Undergraduate Admissions

Oxbridge admissions involve various stages that students often find difficult to navigate. This is why our Oxbridge Collective team is here to guide you through the process, and give you insider tips about what admissions officers look for in candidates, which college may be most appropriate for you, and more.

Choosing a subject

Finding a subject you want to pursue for 3-4 years is not easy
Guided by Oxbridge graduates, you will explore different subjects to find one you are most interested in
We offer a unique opportunity for students to have a taste of Oxford tutorials / Cambridge supervisions in your subject

Choosing a university

We offer guidance on how to choose up to 5 universities for UCAS application
Questions to be answered by our expert consultants:
- Should I aim for Oxford/Cambridge?
- What universities should I apply to to maximise your chances?
- How to choose between Oxford/Cambridge?

Choosing a college at Oxford/Cambridge

When applying to Oxford or Cambridge, candidates can make an application to one specific college
Questions to be answered by our expert consultants:
- What is a college at Oxford/Cambridge?
- How is a college different from the subject department?
- What college should I apply to?
- Should I make an open application (without choosing a college)?
We offer an insiders' perspective into the Oxbridge collegiate system -- all of our consultants have experienced life at these vastly different colleges!

UCAS Personal Statement

The personal statement is the most crucial part of UCAS applications!
Our consultants have experience writing and helping draft successful personal statements
We are here to guide you through writing a strong statement that showcases your interests and helps you stand out from the applicant pool

Admissions Test Prep

Some subjects at Cambridge and Oxford require admissions tests, either before or at the interview (differs between colleges)
There are fixed tests for subjects like medicine (BMAT) and law (LNAT)
Ample preparation is important, but a lot of candidates don't know where to start
Our consultants have personal experience and are ready to help you with preparation

Written work

Some colleges at Oxford and Cambridge require submitted work (e.g. essays)
Requirements differ between subjects and colleges and may be confusing
Our expert consultants will clarify the process and guide you through preparation of written work

Interview Preparation

Our consultants have first-hand experience of Oxbridge interviews, and are here to help you develop the skills you need to succeed.

Many myths have circulated throughout history around Oxbridge interviews... but most of these are untrue!

Interviews are designed to help admissions panels distinguish between candidates, but they are not always difficult curveball questions. Interviewers want to see logical and independent thinking in candidates, and clear communication of their thought processes.

An admissions tutor once told us, what they really want are students they want to teach, i.e. students who would learn well in the supervision/tutorial system at Oxbridge.

Our expert team will help you

Build passion towards a subject
Explore key concepts and issues in the subject
Develop confidence and clear communication skills

The interview is only one part of the application, as admissions tutors take into account a range of information, but good performance at interviews will boost your chances of success!