University of Oxford 2024 Undergraduate Applicants Official Thread

My daughter went to UNIQ summer school in 2019 studying physics at Balliol. Balliol is a beautiful college. She got to interview stage (for Jesus college) but she did do the 2019 PAT test and on TSR everyone said it was one of the hardest going. That and 2012's. So probably worth doing one of the other years first so you get used to the question styles.

Mine did lots of past PAT papers in preparation for the actual one she sat in 2020. She has no idea how she got on, didn’t ask and still doesn’t know, nor wants to know, how she did.

why oxford: i really enjoy the atmosphere and architecture of the city but i also think the tutorial system that they do would really benefit me in comparison to generic lectures like other universities

My results are just above the entry requirements, at a 766 and 39 (the entry requirements are a 38 and 666), I had quite a lot of super curricular things that I wasn't able to mention last year most due to a lack of space to include them and I've been regularly reading law books (mostly the very short introduction books on different areas of law through the end of upper sixth)/ following legal news so I think I've got enough to talk about for another personal statement. I also was able to spend quite a lot of time last year working on a project within school about the law of war and peacebuilding (and how the law is' isn't used to solve conflicts or rebuild after one), which I would probably talk about a fair amount in my personal statement

In terms of why I think I could fare better, I know I can score higher in the LNAT, and had been scoring higher in practice exams than I did on the day and I panicked a bit in the interview, which meant I know my answers weren't as good as they could have been. Generally, I think I was a bit unsure of myself and feel more confident now compared to how I was last year. I'm also quite aware that I probably won't fair any better next time, but I can't quite get the idea of trying again out my head!

Hi everyone!
* Subject applying for: Physics and Philosophy
* College applying to: Balliol
* A-Levels/ Equiv taking: Maths, FM, Physics, Art
* Predicted/ Achieved grades (A level/ eq): A*A*A*A*
* Achieved GCSE/ Equiv grades: 999999999998
* Why Oxford? It is one of the only Physics and Philosohy courses, and the chance to study with people who are so passionate- and learn from experts in the field is insane!
* Why that college? (if you know why) Because i went to the taster day there and it was so beautiful and the people i talked to were really lovely (sorta changed the steriotypical private school kid i had built in my head- it gave me the courage to apply)
* State school

Hi!
Subject applying for: Spanish & Linguistics
College applying to: St. Hugh's
A-Levels: Spanish, English Language, and Sociology
Additional qualifications: A* in HPQ and I'm doing an EPQ
Predicated grades: so far A*A* (haven't gone the third one yet but I'm hoping for triple A* predictions)
Achieved GCSE grades: 7 x grade 9 and 4 x grade 8
Why Oxford: Why not? It's one of the only universities that offer Spanish & Linguistics and I'd rather know that I didn't get in than wonder if I could of
Why that college (if you know why): To be honest, I saw that St. Hugh's had two college cats on their website (alongside a 24/7 library, gym, and accommodation offered for all years which was what I was looking for) and I liked that it was a little further away
State/Private/Grammar/Home: state

Is anyone else applying for a MFL? I don't know anyone else applying to either Oxford or Cambridge from my college (yet alone for a MFL...) so I'm feeling a little lonely lol

subject: mathematics
college: st edmund hall
A-Levels: maths, further maths, physics, chemistry
predicted/achieved grades: A* A* A predicted, A* maths achieved
GCSE: A*AAAABBBBBBC
why oxford: i really enjoy the atmosphere and architecture of the city but i also think the tutorial system that they do would really benefit me in comparison to generic lectures like other universities
why college: it's central enough while not being in the middle, i like how it's out the way and quieter, as well as being really quite pretty
state comprehensive for gcse
top performing state sixth form college for a levels

Hello Oxford 2024 applicants!

I came across a Discord group for Oxford applicants, feel free to DM me if you want to join!

* Subject applying for ~ Medicine
* College applying to ~ Christ Church College
* A-Levels/ Equiv taking ~ Biology Chemistry Physics Maths Further Maths Spanish
* Predicted/ Achieved grades (A level/ eq)~ 6 A*
* Achieved GCSE/ Equiv grades ~ 10 A* 3A
* Why Oxford? ~ I love the vibes of the city (the university academics are also amazing), mix of countryside with city life.
* Why that college? (if you know why) ~ Have a lot of friends there.
* State/Private/Grammar/Home ~ Grammar

The server that I am referring to is the official server of r/Oxbridge. They made chats for 2024 applicants.

Subject applying for ~ History
College applying to ~ Wadham
A-Levels/ Equiv taking ~ IB HL English Lang and Lit, History, Psych, SL Spanish, Bio, MAI
Predicted/ Achieved grades (A level/ eq)~ IB 42/45 in latest mocks
Achieved GCSE/ Equiv grades ~ I don't have grades from semester 2 year 9 to semester 2 year 10 since I'm australian.. didn't do any qualification (hoping this doesn't work against me)
Why Oxford? ~ I like Wadham college and the tutorial system (ik this is SUCH a cliche answer) and the idea of studying abroad is super exciting to me!

Here’s a thread I noticed in my feed that I’d like to thank @PAT_22 for creating. It contains a wealth of useful information and great advice for anyone applying for Physics at Oxford.

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7376688

My daughter went to UNIQ summer school in 2019 studying physics at Balliol. Balliol is a beautiful college. She got to interview stage (for Jesus college) but she did do the 201worth doing one of the other years first so you get used to the question styles.

Rare fellow Australian who also doesn't have Semester 2 year 9 to Semester 2 year 10 grades?! I didn't realize this was a common experience for us.

omg lol yeah, covid messed me up, i think we literally just apply with our year 12 scores tho!!!

Me too. Thank goodness for that. I was worried about how trying to explain it would go down.