Oxford Explained Charlotte Isaacs www alumni ox

Oxford Explained Charlotte Isaacs

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Do we offer a course YOU would enjoy? Would YOU find our teaching style engaging? Are YOU predicted the right grades? Are YOU ready for the academic challenge? www. ox. ac. uk/study

Archaeology and Anthropology Economics and Management Geography Philosophy, Politics & Economics History of Art Law Human Sciences Classics English Language and Literature Experimental Psychology Biochemistry Fine Art Biomedical Sciences Modern Languages Medicine Music Oriental Studies Theology & Religion Physics Materials Science Mathematics Biological Sciences Computer Science Earth Sciences Engineering Science Chemistry www. ox. ac. uk/courses

Course V’s Career Which course did these graduates study at Oxford? Political Reporter, BBC Graduate entry medic Audit Associate Consultant, Mc. Kinsey & Company Police Officer, Metropolitan Police Managing Director, Independent Film Production Agency Innovation Consultant, Happen Publishing Rights specialist, Hachette A – English Language & Literature B - Economics & Management C – Law

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Oxford Explained September 2011

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Oxford Explained September 2011

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International Tuition Fees: £ 14, 845 - £ 21, 855 §($22, 390 - $32, 962) College Fees: £ 6, 925 ($10, 444) Living Expenses: £ 12, 641 ($19, 063) Total: £ 34, 441 to £ 41, 421 ($51, 934 - $62, 460) www. ox. ac. uk/funding

Choose course and college Result of application Choose ‘firm’ and ‘insurance’ choices Start UCAS application Test registratio n Intervie w by 15 October Written work / tests Exam results/ confirmation www. ucas. com Submit application Start university !

Academic ability and potential YES! Suitability for chosen course Subject requirements Genuine subject interest Irrelevant extra -curricular activities Particular backgrounds NO Particula r school types

A -level AAA / A*A*A International Bacc. 38 / 39 / 40 with 6/7 in higher level subjects SAT Reasoning Test At least 1, 400 in Critical Reading & Mathematics with 700 or more in writing, giving a combined score of at least 2, 100 OR ACT OR SAT Subject Tests With a score of at least 32 out of 36 AND grade 5 in three or more Advanced Placement Tests in appropriate subjects In three appropriate subjects at 700 or better Oxford Explained September 2011 www. ox. ac. uk/enreqs

English Language Requirements IELTS Overall score of 7. 0 with at least 7. 0 in each component TOEFL (internet-based) Overall score of 110 with component scores of at least: Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24 Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) Grade A Cambridge Certificate for Proficiency of English (CPE) Grade B International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL) Score of 5 in English (as Language A or B) Oxford Explained September 2011

Personal Statement Plan it first Sell yourself 80% Academic Check spelling (including super Check grammar Be honest -curricular) 25% Extra Curricular • Why do I want to study this course? • Current studies • Outside reading • I have watched/ listened/visited • • Work Experience • • Future plans • Extra – curricular • Extra curricular activities should focus on on transferable skills

‘Tests stretch and challenge you. We want to see your potential. ’ • 90% of students will sit admissions tests • Designed to stretch and challenge • Looking for potential • Subject specific • Practice is helpful preparation www. ox. ac. uk/tests ‘We might want to see some of www. ox. ac. uk/writwor your written work too!’ k

‘The interview is designed to emulate the tutorial system. ’ Academic ability and potential to be a successful student Self-motivation, commitment and passion for the chosen course üAbility to think independently and critically üEngagement‘There ideas with new are no trick questions and it’s not the ‘final hurdle’ www. ox. ac. uk/interview

Academic achievement Admissions tests Interview UCAS teacher’s reference Written work UCAS personal statement

“What can I do now? ” Programme of study Results – work hard! Engage and explore Practise

Wider reading and research

Thank you! Email : charlotte. isaacs@admin. ox. ac. uk