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Should I try for Oxford or Cambridge? What's so different about an
Oxbridge education anyway? If I do apply, which steps can maximise my
chances? What must I read, practice or research, and is there a way to
nail that scary interview? Let's say I actually get in, how on earth am
I going to manage those new FEES??? Parents may have concerns of their
own. Which degree subjects are the most sensible ones to pick? If you
only graduated from the university of life, will Oxbridge want your
clever son? Bright students and their families often end up with the
wrong answers. Here you'll be told which skills, knowledge and attitude
dons really seek. There is smart advice on A-level choice, UCAS
statements and costs. You'll find out how to pick the course and college
that suit YOU best, or how to prepare for a medicine application. Even
the college interview becomes an occasion to shine, rather than a
nightmare. Written by a seasoned mentor of Oxbridge applicants, this
new, fully up-to-date edition is a comprehensive guide to success.
Oxbridge education anyway? If I do apply, which steps can maximise my
chances? What must I read, practice or research, and is there a way to
nail that scary interview? Let's say I actually get in, how on earth am
I going to manage those new FEES??? Parents may have concerns of their
own. Which degree subjects are the most sensible ones to pick? If you
only graduated from the university of life, will Oxbridge want your
clever son? Bright students and their families often end up with the
wrong answers. Here you'll be told which skills, knowledge and attitude
dons really seek. There is smart advice on A-level choice, UCAS
statements and costs. You'll find out how to pick the course and college
that suit YOU best, or how to prepare for a medicine application. Even
the college interview becomes an occasion to shine, rather than a
nightmare. Written by a seasoned mentor of Oxbridge applicants, this
new, fully up-to-date edition is a comprehensive guide to success.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm at Cambridge now, and Oxbridge Entrance was an incredible help in getting through the admissions process. It explained everything, from the best courses to pick right down to interview technique. The book also has lots of good advice on the UCAS statement. I went to a school which was not Oxbridge oriented at all and was not even sure whether it was right for me to apply until I read it. I would recommend this new edition to anyone who is even vaguely thinking of trying for Oxford or Cambridge.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This ticks all the boxes. Course choice? Astute. Research advice? Indispensable. UCAS form? Easy now. Colleges? Make perfect sense. As for interview skills, you are taught how to verbally explore new ideas and say what you think of them in an Oxbridge way. The book even has a section called "How to be happy" once you get in. Sprinkled in between are stories that will calm most applicants' fears. A few will mind that the author sometimes addresses parents, as well as students, but applicants do benefit from the right kind of family support. There are plenty of top tips here for everyone.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is an extremely useful aid for Oxbridge preparation and a confidence builder for reluctant applicants. Most valuable, perhaps, is its long, detailed chapter on Oxbridge medicine. Issues dealt with here range from appropriate student interests to relevant work experience. A good choice of sample questions means that students can practice thinking in the way interviewers expect. The differences between Oxford and Cambridge medicine are also made clear.
Just as importantly, the author spells out that either medicine course only suits hard-working students with a genuine scientific bent. Others are carefully guided towards different but no less inspiring courses. Popular misconceptions about the nature of scientific research are dispelled and wider reading is encouraged. As with other subjects discussed, students are encouraged to draw on non-print media, including the internet, but in a discerning way.
All in all, the writer knows her stuff, and even teachers may have something to learn from her. My students, meanwhile, seem to like the book because it is unpatronising and quite funny in places. As gaining an Oxbridge place can depend on very early choices, parents may also benefit from it. Full of sharp insights into the sometimes bewildering admissions process, it is a potential stepping stone to success.
Just as importantly, the author spells out that either medicine course only suits hard-working students with a genuine scientific bent. Others are carefully guided towards different but no less inspiring courses. Popular misconceptions about the nature of scientific research are dispelled and wider reading is encouraged. As with other subjects discussed, students are encouraged to draw on non-print media, including the internet, but in a discerning way.
All in all, the writer knows her stuff, and even teachers may have something to learn from her. My students, meanwhile, seem to like the book because it is unpatronising and quite funny in places. As gaining an Oxbridge place can depend on very early choices, parents may also benefit from it. Full of sharp insights into the sometimes bewildering admissions process, it is a potential stepping stone to success.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Some good info!
Good emphasis on preparation, which I think is key. Pretty much everyone who gets to the intervew stage will have excellent exam results, so it's important to do extra reading to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Study Shortcuts and Exam Tips from Oxford Grads
BEST BOOK ABOUT OXBRIGDE
Forget all the other books, if you want to go to Oxford/Cambridge this is all you need to know.
I recommend you start preparing as early as possible.
I recommend you start preparing as early as possible.
Published 4 months ago by Alina
Oxbridge entrance the real rules
The book is focused on helping applicants from Comprehensive schools who are taunted by the application process and to this end may well be excellent, however the Amazon write up... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kenyan
A must must read for all potential applicants
FAST delivery, perfectly cushioned with bubble wraps, and the book is a definite must for all considering Oxbridge. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Fay
Absolutely helpful
The daughter of a good friend wanted to study in Oxford. Living in Germany and coming from a state school she had not the slightest idea how it could work. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Regina Berlinghof
ALL YOU GOT TO KNOW
My history teacher recommended this book because it worked for some students in the year above. I have not quite finished it yet, but I've already learnt an amazing amount. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Minniehaha
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