Hi i got rejected from christ church oxford for physics before an interview, in the rejection letter it said they would soon be sending some feedback to my school, however my school havent recieved anything yet and i want to know how well i need in my aptitude test, seeing as they sent my rejection letter last year surely the feedback should be here now? just wondered if anyone else was rejected without an interview and still hasnt recieved feedback.
When I was rejected some years ago (2003 for 2004 entry), my school claimed that Oxford weren't sending feedback anymore as there were too many applicants for them to bother. Since applications to university have increased overall since then, and applicants in the current cycle ARE receiving feedback (I work in an international school in France and all of our Oxbridge applicants have received feedback), I have come to the conclusion that for whatever reason my school did not want me to see any feedback that the university sent. This may or may not be the case at your school. Keep pushing for it and make clear that you can take it like a man, as it were, no matter how harsh the feedback's contents.
When I was rejected some years ago (2003 for 2004 entry), my school claimed that Oxford weren't sending feedback anymore as there were too many applicants for them to bother. Since applications to university have increased overall since then, and applicants in the current cycle ARE receiving feedback (I work in an international school in France and all of our Oxbridge applicants have received feedback), I have come to the conclusion that for whatever reason my school did not want me to see any feedback that the university sent. This may or may not be the case at your school. Keep pushing for it and make clear that you can take it like a man, as it were, no matter how harsh the feedback's contents.
That's probably not especially fair. Whether or not you get any feedback is dependent on college policy, as well as whether or not the tutors in question can be bothered.
most feedback these days isn't particularly informative, just that they had lots of applicants etc. but it's not unusual for it to take a long while for it come- it might not come 'til like easter in some cases.
As I will be reapplying next year, I think feedback on my interviews would be of valuable use. However I haven't received it yet so I'm thinking of emailing Oxford. Who do I email?
I'm also not very sure of what to say - I don't want to sound bitter, rude or antagonistic. I'm thinking of keeping it short and to the point, something along the lines of:
'Dear professor ...,
Due to my unsuccessful application this year, I am seriously considering in reapplying to Oxford. Would it be possible to receive feedback on my interview performance so I have an idea on what areas to work on for my reapplication?
I think what you write should be fine - I would e-mail it either to the admissions office if the college you applied to has one or to the Admissions Tutor for the subject and college you applied to - the college websites should have all the info.
I wouldn't mention reapplying, really. Also, from your wording, it makes it sound like you want to reapply because they rejected you (not because you want to be there or anything like that ). I'd word it something like:
"Due to my unsuccessful application, I would like to ask if it is possible to receive feedback on my interview performance, as it would help me greatly in the future."
Not necessarily. I don't think there would be any way of them realising until the tutors' meetings when the Magdalen tutor would be like "Oh yeah, he was there last year" if he recognises your photo.
Don't e-mail him direct: use nuodai's swish wording and e-mail the admissions tutor at Magdalen
You may get it and find it isn't useful. They often cannot be too specific for a number of reasons: people going to the press, little to say, too many people to give detailed comments &etc.
Think about why you wish to reapply and whether your chances will be any better. What could you have done better this time? Unless you were a totally unsuitable applicant then there may not be much difference between you and someone with an offer. If you reject other Universities will they offer you a place next year or will you burn your bridges? If it worth starting life a year later just for another crack at Oxford, or better to get on with things?
As I will be reapplying next year, I think feedback on my interviews would be of valuable use. However I haven't received it yet so I'm thinking of emailing Oxford. Who do I email?
I'm also not very sure of what to say - I don't want to sound bitter, rude or antagonistic. I'm thinking of keeping it short and to the point, something along the lines of:
'Dear professor ...,
Due to my unsuccessful application this year, I am seriously considering in reapplying to Oxford. Would it be possible to receive feedback on my interview performance so I have an idea on what areas to work on for my reapplication?
Kind regards,
Me'
Does that sound alright?
Why are you set on reapplying before you've even received feedback?
Why are you set on reapplying before you've even received feedback?
I just have something within me that's driving me to reapply. I fell in love with the people and atmosphere while I was there so that is my main reason - originally I didn't even care for Oxford one bit, but something changed. Who knows, I may change my mind in 6 months time, I may not achieve my predicted grades etc but at the moment it's what I want to do. Feedback will be very helpful generally, even if I decide not to reapply.
Besides, I didn't plan my gap year properly. I might as well give Oxford another stab, I've got nothing to lose. As for KCL (my second option), if I get an offer there I will consider my options carefully as I don't want to lose the offer by reapplying. But I'm willing to take a risk.
I just have something within me that's driving me to reapply. I fell in love with the people and atmosphere while I was there so that is my main reason - originally I didn't even care for Oxford one bit, but something changed. Who knows, I may change my mind in 6 months time, I may not achieve my predicted grades etc but at the moment it's what I want to do. Feedback will be very helpful generally, even if I decide not to reapply.
Besides, I didn't plan my gap year properly. I might as well give Oxford another stab, I've got nothing to lose. As for KCL (my second option), if I get an offer there I will consider my options carefully as I don't want to lose the offer by reapplying. But I'm willing to take a risk.
WOW you're just like me!
my second choice is KCL too
but I love oxford tooo mcuh
and I'm gonna reapply!
I love the idea of winning the lottery. It doesn't mean I keep playing it at the expense of other things.
Think carefully about what you might be turning down and what your chances are. I'm not being negative, but realistic. If, however, you think you have a good chance make sure you strengthen your CV as much as possible. But don't think that Oxford is the be all and end all. You can make it, in every sense of the term, from any university or none if you try hard enough.
I applied for History and English at Wadham, got rejected, and today I received feedback for 'History and Joint Honours'. It was general 'every-applicant' stuff; how many applicants, how many places, 'such a difficult decision' etc. However, it didn't have HAT scores.
Maybe I'll get an English reply as well, or not. If not I'll probably ask my referee to email and ask for more personalised information.
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Still no feedback
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