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Home School Support Interview Preparation Day

At Oxbridge Applications, we build on over 20 years of experience to provide intensive Interview Preparation Days designed to give students a comprehensive insight into Oxbridge-style interviews, preparing them for success in a real interview setting.

How does the day work?

Morning

The Interview Preparation Day begins with a talk from a former Oxbridge admissions tutor, giving the students inspiration and the secrets of success as they see it, drawing from their experience from the other side of the interview table.

Midday

Students participate in a 90-minute skills session group with a tutor. These sessions are split into different subject area groups and are conducted by an Oxbridge-graduate expert tutor, giving the students the chance to ask any questions they may have as well as practise their skills in a group environment.

Afternoon

Lastly, students participate in two x 30-minute mock interviews with two different tutors, after which they are provided with both verbal and written feedback. This gives students the chance to practise the skills they covered in the workshop in a realistic interview-style setting, as well as giving them tips and pointers for their preparation going forward.

We have been leading the way since 1999 as the trusted in-house Oxbridge applications support to many of the UK’s highest-achieving schools

Hear From Our School Partners

 

"At Cardiff Sixth Form College, one of the cornerstones of our provision is that we 'demand and deliver excellence'. Our partnership with Oxbridge Applications, is a wonderful example of this, with expert guidance provided for our students and expert training provided for our staff in the pursuit of the highest university ambitions."

Gareth Collier, Principal, Cardiff Sixth Form College

"Oxbridge Applications have offered an invaluable service in supplementing Marlborough College's programme of preparation for Oxbridge admissions tests and interviews. Their bespoke approach is flexible but robust, and has offered our pupils greater exposure to admissions test papers and interviews. The quality of their tutors always impresses our pupils, whose feedback is consistently positive."

Andrew Oxburgh, Head of Oxbridge, Marlborough College

"We have been really happy with the way Oxbridge Applications have helped to guide our students through the demands of the application process, providing high quality feedback and support at all stages."

Ruth Lexton, Head of Oxbridge, Wellington College

“Thank you so much for the interview day today. The students were nervous (which is normal) but they all commented on just how interesting and stimulating the interviews were. They all commented on the professionalism of the tutors, and they all learned a lot from the experience. They will certainly be more confident and prepared for any Oxbridge interviews that they might face in the future. Thank you again for a wonderful event!! We look forward to working with you again in the future!"

Peter Sullivan, British School of Madrid

“Another great day and the students, as ever, got a huge amount out of it. We hope to see you next year!”

Ed Lamb, Davenport High School

I just wanted to let you know the wonderful news that [student] has received an offer! I have no doubt that the two interviews with you played a massively vital role in securing this offer and wish to offer my most profound gratitude. Your patient and kindly approach really settled his nerves and he performed superbly well in his interviews with Cambridge. A huge "thank you" to Alison and Alicia for all of your help.

House Mistress at King's Ely School

We’ve had Oxbridge Applications help us for eight years. Efficiency, quality and adaptability are what recommend them to us, and they are consistently rated ‘outstanding’ by the pupils.

Guy Nobes, Marlborough College

Can I just say a huge thank you to you and your team. You have been amazing. The amount and quality of support has been phenomenal and we are incredibly grateful.

Nick Berman, Future Academies

Thank you so much for this afternoon with our Year 12s - the session was really useful and the feedback has been great.

Jane Collier, Head of University Advice, Hurtwood House

“Aspirational, inspirational and thought-provoking; OA provided expert advice whilst engaging in an engaging and accessible manner. Absolutely hit the spot. Thank you!”

Susan Gower, Director of Sixth Form Experience, Croydon High School

School Partner

Andrew Oxburgh, Marlborough College 

"Oxbridge Applications have offered an invaluable service in supplementing Marlborough College’s programme of preparation for Oxbridge admissions tests and interviews. Their bespoke approach is flexible but robust, and has offered our pupils greater exposure to admissions test papers and interviews. The quality of their tutors always impresses our pupils, whose feedback is consistently positive."

School Partner

Julia Johnson, Emanuel School

“Thank you again - from my point of view, the remote interviews worked really well. It was good to have access to a larger number of tutors, to give all the pupils two interviews, and for me to be able to drop in on them too. I was particularly impressed with Alison's interviewing! Really helpful!

Surbiton high school

School Partner

Terry McDermott, Surbiton High School

“I have used Oxbridge Applications with many students over the years and have found them to be excellent. They have contributed to innovations in our Oxbridge support which has seen our Oxbridge offers at Surbiton High triple in recent years when most independent schools are seeing their offers go in the opposite direction. I am happy to use their services year after year."

To book an Interview Preparation Day, call our Head of Schools on +44 (0)20 7499 2394 or email us on [email protected]

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Our Oxbridge-graduate consultants are available between 9.00 am – 5.00 pm from Monday to Friday, with additional evening availability when requested.

Oxbridge Applications, 14 – 16 Waterloo Place, London, SW1Y 4AR


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