1. Oxford Explained Charlotte Isaacs

3. www.alumni.ox.ac.uk

4. 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

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

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

7. www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

8. Tutorials ‘At the heart of the Oxford learning experience’

9. Oxford Explained September 2011

10. www.ox.ac.uk/ugcolls

11. Oxford Explained September 2011

12. ousu.org/get-involved/clubs-societies

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

14. Choose course and college Start UCAS application Submit application by15 October Result of application Choose ‘firm’ and ‘insurance’ choices Exam results/ confirmation Written work / tests Start universit y! Interview Test registratio n www.ucas.com

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

16. Oxford Explained September 2011 A -levelAAA / A*AA / A*A*A International Bacc.38 / 39 / 40 with 6/7 in higher level subjects SAT Reasoning Test OR ACT OR SAT Subject Tests At least 1,400 in Critical Reading & Mathematics with 700 or more in writing, giving a combined score of at least 2,100 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 www.ox.ac.uk/enreqs

17. Oxford Explained September 2011 IELTSOverall 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) English Language Requirements

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

19. ‘Tests stretch and challenge you. We want to see your potential.’ ‘We might want to see some of your written work too!’ 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 www.ox.ac.uk/writwor k

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

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

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

23. Wider reading and research

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