Oxbridge ever been in clearing?
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Re: Oxbridge ever been in clearing?Higher in what context?(Original post by JordanAlexander)
Yeah I thought neither of them would ever go in clearing. I never knew Cambridge was higher than Oxford till yestersay, thought they was the same. -
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Re: Oxbridge ever been in clearing?Alphabetically.(Original post by TenOfThem)
Higher in what context?
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Re: Oxbridge ever been in clearing?In the context that it's a ranked higher from from 2007 - present.(Original post by TenOfThem)
Higher in what context? -
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Re: Oxbridge ever been in clearing?I think that depends very much on the subject(Original post by JordanAlexander)
In the context that it's a ranked higher from from 2007 - present.
And on the ranking you are looking at -
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Re: Oxbridge ever been in clearing?(Original post by JordanAlexander)
' I was just wondering if Cambridge or Oxford has ever been in clearing? If so, have they ever had good subjects?
The rankings don't mean much at all, just look at this http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/...de-mathematics(Original post by JordanAlexander)
Yeah I thought neither of them would ever go in clearing. I never knew Cambridge was higher than Oxford till yestersay, thought they was the same.
Oxford and Cambridge are pretty much the same. Sure, Cambridge often come one or two higher in world rankings, but this is mainly due to to postgrad stuff - Cambridge has historically been more of a sciences university, and so their research and stuff scores them highly in the 'citations' area compared to the arts which Oxford is more known for.
Whichever one you go to, any employer in the world will say 'wow'. -
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Re: Oxbridge ever been in clearing?Before the war, Oxford and Cambridge colleges often struggled to recruit because they were so expensive. They have only been "full" since student grants were first awarded.(Original post by JordanAlexander)
' I was just wondering if Cambridge or Oxford has ever been in clearing? If so, have they ever had good subjects? -
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Re: Oxbridge ever been in clearing?No, they currently do not take part in the clearing system. In fact, both give out open offers which helps ensure that all the places missed by those who miss their offers or reject Oxbridge etc..are filled. Hence, I'm feeling pretty screwed as I almost 100% know I missed my offer
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Re: Oxbridge ever been in clearing?loool me too =] never mind we'll just have to wait and see(Original post by Chaofan88)
No, they currently do not take part in the clearing system. In fact, both give out open offers which helps ensure that all the places missed by those who miss their offers or reject Oxbridge etc..are filled. Hence, I'm feeling pretty screwed as I almost 100% know I missed my offer
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Re: Oxbridge ever been in clearing?Cam(Original post by Chaofan88)
I've kinda accepted I've missed it, so at least it won't be the hugest surprise. What did you apply for? And did you apply for Ox or Camb (the enemy)?
I take it you applied for Ox?
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Re: Oxbridge ever been in clearing?When my former history tutor applied to Durham through Clearing in the early 90s, he said Cambridge had a few places open. But even back then, significantly fewer people went to university. I doubt it occurs nowadays.
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Re: Oxbridge ever been in clearing?oh dear you've started world war 3(Original post by JordanAlexander)
Yeah I thought neither of them would ever go in clearing. I never knew Cambridge was higher than Oxford till yestersay, thought they was the same.
Now they'll all be arguing why one is better than the other 
I take it you applied for Ox?
