Oxford PAT 2015

I wonder why we don't have a 'Oxford Physics Applicants 2016' thread

Reply 581

Original post by hermionegrangcr

Based on the past reports, Oxford will automatically shortlist anyone who scores above this cut off mark (top 40%). The rest (6 applicants, I think?) are then shortlisted by other evidence of excellence e.g. your grades, etc.

It's a bit more than six people but yes, basically.

Reply 582

hermionegrangcr

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Original post by ferdy118

I wonder why we don't have a 'Oxford Physics Applicants 2016' thread

Nice point. Can we start a thread on the Oxford forum?

Reply 583

Original post by hermionegrangcr

Nice point. Can we start a thread on the Oxford forum?

Might be a good idea, I don't expect to see too much use with it considering we're all in direct competition now hahaha but I just thought if there was any discussion about the interview stage it might be nicer to have a separate thread.

Reply 584

Herbiechester

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They also add that extra candidates (unspecified nmber) may be added to the interview pool as part of their process to widen participation. Is this new for this year?

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deduction123

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I'm afraid that, even though I got an invitation, the PAT scores average will be so high that it would be hard for me to get into Oxford...

What do you guys predict this year's average score gonna be? Somewhere around 55-60?

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hermionegrangcr

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Original post by Herbiechester

They also add that extra candidates (unspecified nmber) may be added to the interview pool as part of their process to widen participation. Is this new for this year?

No. It's something that has been done for a few years (e.g. read the 2012 PAT report)

Reply 587

tanyapotter

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Interview for Engineering Science at University College, Oxford! Also one at Balliol :smile:

Reply 588

yang323

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Just got interview for engineering science at Pembroke and University college. Sooooo excited!!!

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Reply 589

Original post by deduction123

I'm afraid that, even though I got an invitation, the PAT scores average will be so high that it would be hard for me to get into Oxford...

What do you guys predict this year's average score gonna be? Somewhere around 55-60?

If you've got an interview then it's possible to get in! (I got one mark above the interview cutoff and got a place) Don't worry about it and just try to do your best at interviews :smile:

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Yong Zheng Xin

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When you receive interview from two colleges, do they send the email separately or altogether? I am still waiting for LMH and no other colleges reply me....

Reply 591

s920497

Hey guys! I have emailed Exeter and they said that the invitations to interview for Physics are not yet sent. NO PANIC!! :biggrin:

Reply 592

Original post by Yong Zheng Xin

When you receive interview from two colleges, do they send the email separately or altogether? I am still waiting for LMH and no other colleges reply me....

You'll only recieve an interview invitation from one college, then when you are there there'll be a noticeboard put up somewhere listing interviews at a second college.

Reply 593

Alicialky

Original post by yang323

Just got interview for engineering science at Pembroke and University college. Sooooo excited!!!

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Congrats! I'm still waiting for an email. Eng sci too.

Reply 594

dabigboy

Original post by Lau14

If you've got an interview then it's possible to get in! (I got one mark above the interview cutoff and got a place) Don't worry about it and just try to do your best at interviews :smile:

How did you know your score? Do you mind telling the cutoff mark this year?

Thanks Thanks

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hermionegrangcr

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Original post by dabigboy

How did you know your score? Do you mind telling the cutoff mark this year?

Thanks Thanks

I have a feeling that this year's cutoff is in the high 60s, but I could be wrong.

Reply 596

Original post by deduction123

I'm afraid that, even though I got an invitation, the PAT scores average will be so high that it would be hard for me to get into Oxford...

What do you guys predict this year's average score gonna be? Somewhere around 55-60?

Congrats on getting an interview. Out of interest what score do you think you got around? Might help us find out what the cut-off score was.

Reply 597

Original post by dabigboy

How did you know your score? Do you mind telling the cutoff mark this year?

Thanks Thanks

I applied last year, you can email them once offers are given out in January and ask for your score, so I don't know this years cutoff mark sorry!

Reply 598

Original post by Lau14

I applied last year, you can email them once offers are given out in January and ask for your score, so I don't know this years cutoff mark sorry!

How did you prepare for your interviews/what kinds of questions did they ask?

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