University of Oxford offer-holders' thread 2015

Oh I loved that game. It was one of the few I'm naturally quite good at I found out :') So what extra-curricular activity will you get involved in first?

I'm not sure what it was called, but at Brasenose anyone who wasn't playing Bananagrams was playing this game in which the aim seemed to be just to say the most politically incorrect statement possible (i think involving cards)... I can imagine it was hilarious to play, but it was a bit odd just to listen to :')

i got an offer from keble to do ppe (AAA), anyone else here get in to keble?

Sounds like Cards Against Humanity

That rings a bell :') so what's the actual point of the game?

Hello!

I'm an American student, from Arizona. I received a conditional offer from Balliol College to study Computer Science and Philosophy.

Are there any other students from America who have been accepted? Or students studying Computer Science and Philosophy?

Also, has anyone else gotten a chance to meet the Balliol tutors, or stuff like that? I never got a chance to visit Oxford, so all my interviews were done via Skype.

Anyway, greetings to my new hopeful classmates.

Could someone at Worcester (or anywhere else if you know anything about it) describe what the accommodation is like?

I'm worried that the information online is out of date because I've heard a few contradictions about the rent and length of provision. Hearing about someone's firsthand experience would help!

Hello!.

Hi.

So I got a Jurisprudence (with a year studying law in Europe) offer with conditions met for LMH. I'm an overseas student (Australia) who didn't have the chance to visit Oxford.

It was pretty shocking as I'm not the brightest spark. In fact I ranked 49/190 in my school here, so I always assumed (and was in fact told by my teachers) that Oxford was a no-go. I'm kind of worried I just made the cut off for Law, and that consequently it's going to be a pretty grim 4 years with people much smarter than me.

Has anyone else had this experience?

Hi.

So I got a Jurisprudence (with a year studying law in Europe) offer with conditions met for LMH. I'm an overseas student (Australia) who didn't have the chance to visit Oxford.

It was pretty shocking as I'm not the brightest spark. In fact I ranked 49/190 in my school here, so I always assumed (and was in fact told by my teachers) that Oxford was a no-go. I'm kind of worried I just made the cut off for Law, and that consequently it's going to be a pretty grim 4 years with people much smarter than me.

Has anyone else had this experience?

Apparently they don't make mistakes, but I may be the first. :')

Just phoned the admissions office at New with an enquiry, and they said they'd check my records for the answer. I have deduced from the fact they went on to answer the enquiry that my records do actually indicate I have been made an offer and it wasn't a mistake

Edit - In fact, this random anecdote is somewhat relevant to your concerns PMF! I think we've all wondered this.

Hi,

You're not alone, I think most people feel a bit insecure at times, wondering if they'll be able to keep up with the stereotypical "genius" students. I get top grades and even I have the same fears as you! It's a shame you haven't had the chance to visit, as that would definitely reassure you - the thing that shocked me the most when I visited Oxford was how down to earth most people were. Sometimes I wonder whether I deserve my place, but I think the thing to keep reminding yourself is that the tutors know what they're looking for in their students, and you've clearly proven yourself, regardless of your school history. As long as you're passionate about law and willing to work hard I wouldn't worry about being outshone... Oxford has some of the best tutors in the world and they'll know how to get the best out of you. My point is that you're by no means alone in how you feel, and I'm sure that once you arrive you'll fit in fine.

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Congrats on your offer! I'm pretty sure most candidates feel 'unworthy' of an offer, but it'll sink in eventually. Obviously you impressed, and the tutors think you'd do well, so I'd go with that. Also, they had to reject some very smart people, and chose you over them, so you're a brighter spark than you give yourself credit for.

That's very kind (and reassuring) of both of you. I do wish that I had had the chance to visit, although as I'm sure you know, this was hindered by the fact that Sydney is literally on the other side of the globe from Oxford!

One big plus is the collegiate system. I've got a UK passport but I've set foot on British soil for like cumulatively a week, so it's nice to have a social scaffold right? Other than a blank canvas.

And financials aside, without a legitimately strong reason, I would kick myself for the rest of my life if I turned down Oxford.

Also: Are awards of 1st, 2:1, 2:2 standardised across Britain? Ergo is a 2:1 at Oxford equal to a UCL 2:1? Or is it insanely harder?

That's very kind (and reassuring) of both of you. I do wish that I had had the chance to visit, although as I'm sure you know, this was hindered by the fact that Sydney is literally on the other side of the globe from Oxford!

One big plus is the collegiate system. I've got a UK passport but I've set foot on British soil for like cumulatively a week, so it's nice to have a social scaffold right? Other than a blank canvas.

And financials aside, without a legitimately strong reason, I would kick myself for the rest of my life if I turned down Oxford.

Also: Are awards of 1st, 2:1, 2:2 standardised across Britain? Ergo is a 2:1 at Oxford equal to a UCL 2:1? Or is it insanely harder?