Oxbridge Engineering Interviews
Hey guys, I was fortunate enough to receive an engineering interview from Oxford but so far am finding it a struggle to find any good questions. I understand that Oxford are hardly likely to ask me boring textbook stuff but more ...logic based questions? Questions like 'If you were to drill a hole through the centre of the Earth and jump down (up?) it, what would happen?" Does anyone know any more questions like that? Or even possibly a website source for a bunch of similar questions to get me warmed up for the interview 
Not an official resource but gives you some ideas: https://sites.google.com/site/oxbridgeinterviewquestions/engineering
also:http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-for-admission/Typical_Engineering_Interview_Question.pdf
My advice would be to brush up on your Physics and Maths - get those basic/intermediate equations correct in your head, then its a case of working out what the question is really asking and applying the necessary skills as appropriate.
My second piece of advice and one you must 100% listen to, is that even if they ask you a question that completely stumps you , you have to work it through with them. Start off small, break it down and go from there. Never say 'I don't know' and never just sit there at length trying to work it out in your head. If you are seen to attempt to work through a problem no matter how complex, 9 times out of 10 they will literally give you a helping hand to get the answer , but they probably wont if your not saying much!
Remember the point of these interviews is not to trick you, but for the tutors to see your academic POTENTIAL and also whether they feel they could realistically teach you over a 3/4 year period of time.
also:http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-for-admission/Typical_Engineering_Interview_Question.pdf
My advice would be to brush up on your Physics and Maths - get those basic/intermediate equations correct in your head, then its a case of working out what the question is really asking and applying the necessary skills as appropriate.
My second piece of advice and one you must 100% listen to, is that even if they ask you a question that completely stumps you , you have to work it through with them. Start off small, break it down and go from there. Never say 'I don't know' and never just sit there at length trying to work it out in your head. If you are seen to attempt to work through a problem no matter how complex, 9 times out of 10 they will literally give you a helping hand to get the answer , but they probably wont if your not saying much!
Remember the point of these interviews is not to trick you, but for the tutors to see your academic POTENTIAL and also whether they feel they could realistically teach you over a 3/4 year period of time.
(edited 10 years ago)
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- Bristol uni engineering
- Oxbridge admissions process - which one cares most about GCSEs?
- What do I do for uni
- Do I have a shot at Cambridge Engineering
- Colchester Royal Grammar or Chelmsford County High for sixth form?
- Should I do 4 A-levels and an EPQ?
- Reapplication dilemma
- Oxbridge Engineering
- Best university for (mechanical) engineering?
- Can I get into oxbridge
- How To Get An Oxford Engineering Offer: Chapter 3 - Super-curricular and Resources
- EEE offers
- Which universities are targeted by employers?
- Imperial college interview
- Are interview prep day from companies like Oxbridge Applications worth the money?
- Is there any point in applying to unis with higher grades needed
- Best unis for engineering?
- Oxbridge Admissions
- Does further maths help with maths entrance exams?
- supercurriculars for engineering + general tips and advice?
Latest
Trending
Last reply 13 hours ago
Weidenfeld Hoffmann Trust (WHT) Scholarship Notification (2024-2025)Last reply 2 days ago
Oxbridge applicants for modern languages - 2025 entry (applying in 2024)Last reply 1 week ago
Will I get into Oxford with my GCSE results? - EngineeringLast reply 3 weeks ago
will 5 a levels give me a better chance at getting into oxford?Trending
Last reply 13 hours ago
Weidenfeld Hoffmann Trust (WHT) Scholarship Notification (2024-2025)Last reply 2 days ago
Oxbridge applicants for modern languages - 2025 entry (applying in 2024)Last reply 1 week ago
Will I get into Oxford with my GCSE results? - EngineeringLast reply 3 weeks ago
will 5 a levels give me a better chance at getting into oxford?
