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For all aspiring students to Oxbridge, interviews are a compulsory stage in the admissions process. Typically, the interviews take place between mid-November and mid-December, and shortlisted candidates are usually notified around two weeks in advance.
Each student usually goes through two or three interviews, which may be conducted in person or online, depending on their location and preference.
What sets Oxbridge interviews apart is their emphasis on academic excellence and potential.
The interview involves an academic discussion designed to assess how you would perform in an Oxbridge tutorial setting.
Students will tackle questions related to their chosen subjects, and may be required to discuss pre-readings, interpret data, or engage in theoretical discussions.
Upon hearing this, many students instinctively strive to study as much as possible.
While it is always beneficial to build on the subject knowledge, Oxbridge focuses equally on your potential to learn.
Do not worry if you struggle to answer a question immediately, as you will have the chance to elaborate the answer further in conversation with the tutor.
They are more interested in how you analyse information, articulate your thought process, and respond to counter arguments than in whether you provide the "right" answer right away.
In addition to highlighting your academir vigor, it is equally important to sharpen your interview skills, so you can discuss your subject naturally and compellingly.
Staying calm during the interview is equally important.
One of our past students faced an especially stressful interview where the interviewers repeatedly posed the same question, requiring her to refine and revisit her answer multiple times.
By maintaining a clear head, she ultimately received an offer to study at Oxford.
The Oxbridge interviews are unique and often unfamiliar to students, making it crucial to practice in advance.
We always advise students to focus on deepening their subject knowledge, especially the underlying principles. Additionally, practice verbalizing your thoughts, and familiarize with the interview format through mock interviews.
Receiving an offer of an interview from Oxbridge is an achievement itself, and it is an exciting opportunity to engage with experts in your chosen field.
We encourage students to embrace the interview as a discussion to explore ideas together.
With this perspective, we wish the best of luck to all candidates in their coming Oxbridge interviews!
