Crafting Your Action Plan While Awaiting Interview Decisions

Distract Yourself Positively

Engage in activities that bring joy and positivity to your life over the winter break to stop yourself agonising over which way the results will come back to you in the new year. Whether it's delving into a favourite hobby, reading a captivating book, or spending quality time with loved ones over the winter break, positive distractions can contribute to a healthy mindset during the waiting period.

Plan for Multiple Scenarios

Consider potential outcomes and plan your next steps accordingly; although you don’t need to have military precision, having a good idea of what you’re going to do in the light of both positive and less positive results can help you handle all eventualities with a level head. If you're fortunate enough to receive multiple offers, think about how you'll approach decision-making, and in the event you don’t receive your dream Oxbridge offer, would you be happy to accept an offer from another excellent institution, or might you like to consider a gap year and reapplication. Consider factors such as program fit, financial considerations, and other relevant aspects so that you can make informed choices swiftly.

Focus on Academic and Personal Development 

Once you’ve exhausted productive review of your interview performance, consider the waiting time a chance to set aside your university applications for a period and focus instead on advancing your academic and personal development. If you’ve got mock exams in the new year, set your sights on revising and performing well in those. Alternatively, you can continue stretching your own academic interests outside of your school courses through research and reading beyond the sources covered in your Personal Statement.