Oxford interview anxiety!

Hi everyone, I recently had an oxford interview for French and linguistics, but the interviewers asked me at the end of my interview a question they said they’ve been asking everyone which is whether I’d be interested in studying just sole French, and that this doesn’t mean I would get that offer but it’s just for them to know. Obviously now I’m wondering whether that’s the case or if them asking me that question means that I was weaker in the linguistics parts?

Thank you. Please share your thoughts.

(edited 4 months ago)

Reply 1

liverninthered

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It's a normal thing to be asked

Reply 2

steamedclams

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yh it happens sometimes that oxford offer ppl courses that aren't quite what they applied for cos they offer a lot of joint honours courses. dunno if that means they are planning to just offer u french or are merely gathering info from everyone tho. what did you say btw?

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Hjkidkedkdjdjjd

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Original post by steamedclams

yh it happens sometimes that oxford offer ppl courses that aren't quite what they applied for cos they offer a lot of joint honours courses. dunno if that means they are planning to just offer u french or are merely gathering info from everyone tho. what did you say btw?

Hi, thank you so much for replying. Even though I probably I wouldn’t study just a French course because I really want my joint honours, I told the interviewers that I’d be happy with French sole.

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LondonBlake

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I would honestly take them at their word, they have no reason to lie about saying the same to everyone. I believe they do this in case French and Linguistics spaces fill up, but they still have applicants they want to offer a place for French. It also could mean they received less applicants for French than normal. I honestly wouldn't think about it, it's hard to believe they would ever be as bold as to say that because they believe you did poorly in the linguistics part. I know that interviews can be stressful, though, and it's hard to not overthink it. Good luck!

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Original post by LondonBlake

I would honestly take them at their word, they have no reason to lie about saying the same to everyone. I believe they do this in case French and Linguistics spaces fill up, but they still have applicants they want to offer a place for French. It also could mean they received less applicants for French than normal. I honestly wouldn't think about it, it's hard to believe they would ever be as bold as to say that because they believe you did poorly in the linguistics part. I know that interviews can be stressful, though, and it's hard to not overthink it. Good luck!

Hi! I’m finding it really difficult not to overthink as I would be heartbroken to get an offer that I won’t be able to accept cause it’s not the one I want - but what you said is really reassuring so I’ll try to put it to rest. Thank you.

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