Which school sends most students to Oxbridge?
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Which school sends most students to Oxbridge?
Although private schools and grammar schools still see many of their pupils receive offers from arguably the two most elite universities in the UK, the state school with the highest number of offers from Oxbridge was the Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge, followed by Peter Symonds College in Hampshire.
Does Oxbridge consider legacy?
Some supporters of the elimination of all non-academic preferences point out that many European universities, including highly selective institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, UCL and London School of Economics do not use legacy, racial, or athletic preferences in admissions decisions.
What percent of UK students go to Oxbridge?
In 2016, just over 25 per cent of applicants from UK private schools got places at Oxford; at Cambridge, that figure was much higher at around 34 per cent. On average, then, a private school student has a 28.7 per cent chance of getting into Oxbridge. That’s only slightly more than the average UK student.
How do I get my child into Oxbridge?
How To Get Your Child into Oxford or Cambridge
- Believe in them (sincerely)
- Understand the pressure they are feeling.
- Know how to motivate them.
- Know when to motivate them and when to make them relax.
- Reinforce their love and passion.
- Buy them books.
- Get them a mentor.
- Research and understand what they need to do.
Do more people apply to Cambridge or Oxford?
In 2019, there were 11,765 applications to Cambridge colleges, while a massive 23,020 students applied to Oxford University. This could explain why their acceptance rates appear to be so different. In 2019, 3,280 students were admitted to Oxford University, compared to just 2,579 at the University of Cambridge.
Is it possible to apply to both Oxford and Cambridge?
Oxford and Cambridge (also known as Oxbridge) are the UK’s most famous and sought after universities and have a very strict admission procedure. Below you will find all you need to know before applying to Oxbridge. Applicants can only apply to Oxford or Cambridge – it is not possible to apply to both universities.
Do you work with schools to support their Oxbridge applicants?
We work with many schools ourselves to support their Oxbridge applicants and many schools organise practise tests and interviews independently. Each school has a different history and approach with applications to Oxford and Cambridge. Can you help me if I am not applying to Oxbridge?
Can Oxford and Cambridge see each other on UCAS?
UCAS does not allow the universities you have selected to see each other until you have accepted your first and second choice offers. However, because the deadline for Oxford and Cambridge is earlier than for UCAS, universities can make a supposition that you have applied to Oxbridge.
What happens if I submit my UCAS form to Oxbridge before deadline?
If you submit your UCAS form to Oxbridge before the deadline, you can then login into your account again at any time before the non-Oxbridge deadline and select the other four universities you would like to apply to. You may find it easier and simpler to submit your UCAS form to all your university choices at the same time.