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Oxford Explained Dr Catherine Redford, Hertford College

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The oldest university in the English-speaking world... a leader in learning, teaching, and research Why Oxford? 1 st /2 nd in the UK 2 nd /3 rd in the world 50 Nobel Laureates 26 Prime ministers 120 Olympic medal winners 30+ International leaders Broad range of courses World-class teaching lectures, seminars/classes, practicals Small-group teaching tutorials Excellent facilities and resources Academic, pastoral, and financial support Wide range of extra-curricular options Excellent graduate opportunities, irrespective of degree discipline

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Oxford Explained September 2011 As a student you are a member of the University, a department and a college

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Oxford Explained September 2011 A College is like a mini campus, providing a base for students. Admit students Academic and pastoral care Accommodation, dining, and recreation Organise small-group teaching Facilities for academic study When considering Colleges, students should think about where theyd like to live. They can submit an open application if they dont mind. Colleges

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Fees and Finance From the government: Tuition fee loan Maintenance loan Means-tested maintenance grant (up to 3731 per year) From the University: Generous University bursary of up to 4,500 per year College bursaries available Scholarships available Plus: Eight week terms mean that accommodation costs are less

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What are we looking for?

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The application process

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What information do we use to assess applications? We consider every application individually, taking all aspects into account: Academic record Personal statement Teachers reference Admissions test results (where required) Written work (where required) Contextual data Interview (if interviewed) No part of an application is considered in isolation all available information is looked at together before decisions are made.

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Preparing to apply Programme of study Course choice is the most important decision research thoroughly, personal interest(s)Results Students should work hard to do as well as they can in their current studies Engage and explore Students should be proactive in their learning current studies and interests relevant to their intended degreePractise Discussing their academic interest(s) Past/example admissions test papers

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Frequently asked questions Can students apply to both Oxford and Cambridge? Which subjects will my son/daughter need? Is there a minimum GCSE requirement? Whats the most important part of an application? Which Colleges are better for which subjects? Are some Colleges easier to get into than others? What extra-curricular activities will help my childs chances of admission?

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University Open Days: 1 and 2 July 2015 and 18 September 2015 Admissions Days (run by the Admissions i) in the Easter holidays Why not visit us? Further information: www.ox.ac.uk/study study@ox.ac.uk