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Oxbridge vs. Ivy League (Application Process)

An individual capable of making a competitive application to an Ivy League school is capable of making a competitive application to Oxford and Cambridge as well. Although the requirements of an Oxbridge application are different than the requirements for Ivy League universities, the core documentation for both applications are the same. In addition to the application itself, there are a number of differences in how Oxbridge evaluates applicants, most critically the absence of any legacy consideration.

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10 Reasons to Study at an American University

Excellent International Reputation: One of the main reasons for students choosing to study in the U.S. is the country’s reputation for renowned higher-education programs. Approximately fifty percent of the world’s top 50 universities are located in the U.S. This is due to small class sizes, highly accredited professors, and advanced technology and research capabilities.


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The Unexpected Joy of an Unexpected Gap Year

Most students don’t expect to take gap years. However, most who do seem to find them both enjoyable and informative experiences. It’s a puzzle to me why more students don’t take them. Although there’s a perception taking a ‘gap ya’ is for the rich and affluent, I’ve found in reality the opposite to be true.

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Academic Requirements for Medicine at Oxford (Expert Oxford & Cambridge Application Advice)

The Oxford medical course is an incredibly academically challenging course, with the whole undergraduate course (3 years) focused only on academic scientific study of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and others.

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Queen's College, Cambridge - My Application Experience (Expert Cambridge Application Advice)

My application experience was rigorous but crucially surprised me in that I enjoyed the interview stage far more than I expected. In light of this, through the process itself I was able to gauge whether the Oxbridge teaching system suited my learning style…

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The Real Disadvantage of a State School Application (Expert Oxford & Cambridge Application Advice)

These teachers were well-intentioned, telling me often about the various disadvantages I would be faced with given I came from a state school. However, in reality, the real disadvantage was…

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5 Reasons to Study History (Expert Oxford & Cambridge Application Advice)

The vast majority of the work you complete at Oxbridge is centred around your weekly tutorial. That means hours and hours spent in the library researching for your essay question…

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How it feels to study History & Politics (Expert Oxford Application Advice)

Most joint honours schools at Oxford are relatively small and History & Politics is no exception. The university usually admits between 40 and 50 students per year which works out as an…

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History & Politics - My Application Experience (Expert Oxford Application Advice)

Having read History & Politics at Oxford, I cannot imagine myself having studied a different degree at a different university. The opportunity to combine two subjects I love and study them…

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Why you should study Economics at Oxford (Expert Oxford & Cambridge Application Advice)

Economics can be a challenging discipline which tests a broad range of skills. It requires students that are capable mathematicians, historians, scientists and writers. However, the rewards…

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10 Reasons for and against studying Economics (Expert Oxford & Cambridge Application Advice)

Economics can be a challenging discipline which tests a broad range of skills. It requires students that are capable mathematicians, historians, scientists and writers. However, the rewards for taking economics…

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3 Reasons NOT to apply to Oxbridge (Expert Oxford & Cambridge Application Advice)

Tutorials / supervisions are essential to the Oxbridge learning experience. You learn by discussing your subject with a world class tutors. That doesn’t mean you can’t be shy, or an…

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6 Reasons to apply to Oxbridge (Expert Oxford & Cambridge Application Advice)

You may not know exactly why you love your subject, or which parts in particular most interest you; but you love your subject nonetheless. It will be what gets you through the inevitable…

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3 Lessons for Oxbridge Applicants from my Grammar School (Expert Oxford & Cambridge Application Advice)

We all see the stories in the news. Private school pupils make up only 6.5% of the UK student population but consistently receive over 40% of offers at Oxford and Cambridge. Although…

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