Do you have to be British to go to Oxford?

Do you have to be British to go to Oxford?

In order to take up the offer of a place to study here, all applicants must meet the qualification requirements of their course. Many students who apply to Oxford are taking A-levels but we also accept a whole range of other equivalent UK and international qualifications.

Is it easier to get an interview at Oxford or Cambridge?

The Interview By the time you are sitting opposite your interviewer, your chances of success at Oxford are around 1 in 3 – and about 1 in 4 at Cambridge. You can’t prepare your answers for an interview as you’ll never be able to predict what questions you’ll be asked.

What percentage of Oxford applicants get an interview?

Oxford Interviews Statistics Each year, Oxford receives around 22,000 applications for 3,300 places. Oxford then shortlists around 10,000 candidates for Interviews, which is generally 40-45\% of applicants every year.

What percentage of Cambridge applicants get an interview?

Cambridge, historically, have always interviewed a large proportion of candidates, especially compared to Oxford. Cambridge generally Interviews around 70\% of applicants, which gives those who perform well in Interviews a better chance. Oxford, on the other hand usually Interview less than 40\% of applicants.

Why can you not apply to both Oxford and Cambridge?

Basically, it comes down to supply and demand. Both universities know that they are going to receive a huge volume of applications, so by allowing people to apply for both institutions, it would create an even larger number of applicants to assess for a limited intake at each.

How do Cambridge decide who to interview?

Who do we interview? We try to interview all applicants with a realistic chance of being offered a place on their chosen course at Cambridge and every year we interview over 80 per cent of our applicants. If you have a good examination record and a favourable reference, you’re likely to be asked to attend an interview.

Is there such a thing as a ‘British accent?

It’s a fact! The UK is obsessed with the way people talk. And with more than thirty seven dialects, it’s no surprise why. That’s right, accents and dialects* vary greatly across Great Britain, and there is no such thing as a single ‘British accent’.

What grades do you need to get into Oxford or Cambridge?

Yes, your grades will need to really dazzle. GCSEs are seen as evidence of work ethic – and you need a really strong one of those to cope with studying at Oxford or Cambridge. Our ‘guesstimate’ is that the average successful applicant has around eight A* GCSEs – or 8/9 grades under the new system – under their belt.

Is Yorkshire the friendliest accent in England?

It is also considered one of the friendliest accents in the UK. Another interesting fact about the Yorkshire dialect is that it has roots in Old English and Old Norse, which was the language of the Vikings.

How to apply to Oxford or Cambridge from the US?

How to apply to Oxford or Cambridge from the US. You obviously need to be a top student, probably applying to top US schools. You need lots of AP exams and perhaps SAT IIs with top scores, as well as meeting minimum SAT I requirements. You need to know exactly what you want to study.