1. Oxford Understanding Sue Morris, Schools Liaison Officer, Jesus College, Oxford

2. Do we offer a course you would enjoy? Would you find our teaching style engaging? Are you predicted the right grades? Could Oxford be for you?

3. “The oldest university in the English-speaking world... a leader in learning, teaching and research” Oxford...

4. Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying Archaeology and Anthropology Biochemistry Biological Sciences Biomedical Sciences Chemistry Classics Computer Science Earth Sciences Economics and Management Engineering Science English Language and Literature Experimental Psychology Fine Art Geography History History of Art Human Sciences Law Materials Science Mathematics Medicine Modern Languages Music Oriental Studies Philosophy Politics & Economics Physics Theology We also offer some subjects as joint honours degrees

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6. Tutorial: Weekly meeting all students have with a tutor where you are expected to talk in depth about your ideas and opinions Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying Lectures Classes Seminars Lab work Independent study

7. Oxford Explained September 2011 Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying

8. Oxford Explained September 2011 Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying “As a student you are a member of the University, a Department and a College” Facilities include: Accommodation Common Room Library Computing Dining Hall Bar Sports There are 30 undergraduate colleges to choose from- or you can make an Open Application

9. Oxford Explained September 2011 Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying

10. Oxford Explained September 2011 Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying

11. Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying Arts students 10amTranslation class 11amLecture 12 noonRe-read essay for tutorial 1pmLunch in college 2pmTutorial in college 3.30pmReading in faculty library 7pmDinner in college 9pmDrinks in college bar, then go out in Oxford Science students 9amLecture 10amLecture 11amLecture 12 noonLunch 1pmLabs 6pmDinner at home 7pmPrepare work for a maths tutorial 8pmFootball practice at college sports ground

12. Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying “It's no more expensive to study at Oxford than at any other university... our world-class resources, extensive bursaries and college provision actually keep living costs down”

13. Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying apply for funding non-means tested means tested loan household income between £25 & £42.6K Household income above £42.6k household income below £25k reduced fee, bursary and loan bursary and loan household income below £16k reduced fee, bursary and loan Moritz-Heyman Scholarship

14. Oxford Explained September 2011 Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying A levelAAA / A*AA / A*A*A International Bacc.38 / 39 / 40 with 6/7 in higher level subjects Pre-UD3, D3, D3 / D2, D3, D3 / D2, D2, D3 Scottish HighersAAAAB / AAAAA Highers supplemented by AA / AAB Advanced Highers Welsh Bacc.Level 3 Core Certificate + AA (A level)

15. Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying Prior academic achievement Predicted grades Personal Statement Teacher’s reference Pre-Interview tests Written work Written tests at interview Interview

16. Oxford Explained September 2011 Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying *Deadline: October 15 th * You’ll need to submit your other applications then too You can only apply to Oxford or Cambridge choose carefully Keep your personal statement academically focused Choose your course...... then choose your college

17. “Around 80% of Oxford applicants are now required to sit a pre-interview test” www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/tests We might want to see some of your written work too! Oxford Explained September 2011 Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying

18. % of applicants invited to interview days spent in Oxford interviews in 1+ colleges academic tutors usually present minutes long on average pounds spent on food or accommodation Oxford Explained September 2011 Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying 70 2 / 3 1+ 2 20 - 30 0

19. Oxford Explained September 2011 Academic Life College Life Social Life Finance Applying Academic ability and potential to be successful Self-motivation, commitment and passion for the chosen course Ability to think independently and critically The interview is designed to emulate the tutorial system There are no trick questions and it’s not the ‘final hurdle’ We’re looking at your:

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21. Do we offer a course you would enjoy? Would you find our teaching style engaging? Are you predicted the right grades? Could Oxford be for you?

22. Questions? Oxford Explained September 2011