Thanks for your reply!
Yeah I meant what were the most important and scrutinized aspects of the application. Like what took weight over other things. In the U.S., grades take precedence over standardized test scores - but the scores do matter - and the interview counts for basically nothing, while the personal statement is really more of a thing that can tip your application one way or another. The personal statement isn't so much a deciding factor. Basically, if the grades aren't up to par on your transcript, then nothing else matter. I'm curious how each component is weighed in the UK, particularly at Oxford, especially since applicants don't seem to have to submit transcripts.
By "assessment" do you mean like tests and written work required? Like the HAT (for history) and LNAT (for law)? Or is there something that wasn't on the website?!? Woah no I'm freaking out! I thought there was just a test,
And what do you mean by "if you have the grades"? Do you mean, like test scores and stuff? I'm asking cuz there doesn't seem to any call for transcripts in the "how to apply" sections, and I actually thought it was pretty weird. In the UK, does "grades" also mean "scores" for tests and stuff? The distinction is only a small one in America, but for the most part we distinguish scores for standardized tests as very different from school grades.
Also, are there any particularly good personal statements you've seen on the forums? Maybe you could direct me to it? Haha I'm such a pest!
And thanks for that link!
As for the deadline, I'm going to have almost everything ready by October 15, but I am taking a couple Subject Tests Oct 1 and the results come Oct 21, so I'll have to wait until then to give those. I emailed them asking them if that was okay, and I'm hoping that it is. I'm kind of thinking that since students in the UK don't have their A Levels by the time they apply, that maybe they'll be semi-lenient if my test scores a wee bit late and I have to mail them.
Thank you for such a detailed response!!!