Publisher's Synopsis
Are you keen to study at Oxford or Cambridge University?
Would you like advice on making your Oxbridge application stand out head and shoulders above other students' applications?
Getting Into Oxford & Cambridge 2012 entry contains all of the essential information you need to get onto a degree course at one of these prestigious institutions. With information on what A level subjects these universities prefer applicants to study, and the grades they expect, you can be in no doubt as to what you need to win your dream university place at Oxford or Cambridge.
Advice on writing a winning UCAS personal statement and tips on getting the UCAS application just right will ensure that you are in with a fighting chance of being called to interview at Oxford or Cambridge. Don't get caught out by the special UCAS application dates for these universities - Getting Into Oxford & Cambridge also equips you with all the dates you need to make sure your UCAS application gets in on time.
Information on what to expect at interview, top tips for giving a great interview and practical suggestions on what to wear, getting to your interview and coping with written tests will help you proceed through the next stage of application calmly and confidently. If you're committed to applying to Oxbridge and want a head start over the other applicants this is an essential book for you.
Founded in 1973, MPW, a group of independent sixth-form colleges, has one of the highest number of university placements each year of any independent school in the UK and has developed considerable expertise in the field of applications strategy. They author the Getting Into guides which explain the application procedures for many popular university subjects, as well as the best-selling How To Complete Your UCAS Application.
Also available in the Getting Into series:
- Getting Into Art & Design Courses
- Getting Into Business & Economics Courses
- Getting Into Dental School
- Getting Into Engineering Courses
- Getting Into Law
- Getting Into Medical School
- Getting Into Physiotherapy Courses
- Getting Into Psychology Courses
- Getting Into Veterinary School
