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Following several years of disruption and format changes to Oxford and Cambridge interviews as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants eagerly await notification from the universities to confirm in what format their interviews will be. Will they be in person or online; what equipment will be required; and how…
"Ever since I was a child, I have longed to study geography…" The room feels heavier. Your eyes glaze over. Inside, a little part of you wilts. A friend of mine, an ex-Cambridge admissions interviewer, recently sent me a voice note. She sounded defeated. “It’s a sad state of affairs,”…
Aside from pre-registered tests such as the ESAT, TMUA, UCAT, STEP, and LNAT (about which you can find out more in our admissions test hub here), many Cambridge courses require college admissions assessments. These tests are set for candidates who have been shortlisted for interview, do not need to be…
Key Activities and Goals to Hit Over your Summer Holidays The summer holidays present a valuable opportunity for aspiring university applicants to make significant progress on their applications. With a well-structured plan and effective time management, you can use this period to conduct thorough research, engage in super-curricular activities, and…
If you’re sitting an admissions test (or two!) this autumn for your application to Oxford or Cambridge, it’s crucial that you get a few key dates into your diary, namely: registration opening, registration closing, and the date of the test itself! Jump to the test(s) you are taking to note…