Maximizing your chances of getting into Oxford

Students and parents invest a lot of time thinking and worrying about how to get into a top university like Oxford; there are no end of opinions that you can read on the Internet as to what will give you the edge in what is a very competitive admissions environment, however on this podcast we’re going to go behind-the-scenes with Alice Parrott who worked in the Oxford admissions office.  Alice is going to share with you everything you need to know to maximize your chances of success. She discusses the importance of choosing the right subject, the personal statement, Oxford entry tests, interviews and how the admissions team go about selecting the students who will receive an offer of a place. And finally, she talks about what makes Oxford a very special university focusing on the collegiate system and the teaching style. So without further ado, let’s hear from Alice.