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blog Evolution in action – a favourite topic

Evolution is such a core part of biological studies that it is almost guaranteed to come up in an interview setting. If you think about it, there is almost no part of biology which cannot be discussed in the light of evolution and natural selection. First and foremost, what is…

blog What do Oxbridge want to see in your personal statement?

Personal statements have an intended audience: the tutors and academics at Oxbridge responsible for admissions.  We therefore encourage you to write for your reader, asking yourself: what do they want to see from me? Below are some ideas of what Oxbridge tutors want to see from an excellent personal statement,…

blog Summer Reading List

Summer has arrived, and with it the time to spend on valuable reading time in preparation for your Oxbridge personal statements and interviews. Although time may now seem plentiful, it is easy to get caught up on what to read.  This varies depending on your mood and schedule – at…

blog Planning your Summer Oxbridge Preparation

The summer between Year 12 and 13 is key for preparing for all areas of the Oxbridge application – but it can be difficult to know where to begin!  To help, we have broken the summer up into three sections – Early, Mid and Late - to help you structure…

blog Teacher references: how does your student stand out?

The teacher reference provides an essential external view on an applicant for Oxbridge admissions tutors.  They can be useful for identifying a series of personal qualities that would make the student suitable for an Oxbridge education; comments on these qualities should be as specific and evidence-based as possible. It can…