2017 Oxford Prospective Students [part 2]

Original post by felecita

Out of curiosity, are there any offer holders requesting feedback? I'm not sure whether I should or not.

Yes because I'd like to know my MLAT score :h:

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username2987282

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@BrasenoseAdm Has the university assessed regarding impact on students of decision day being in January? Having followed this thread (and others) the current approach seems unnecessarily insensitive - particuarly given the drawn out nature of the entire application and acceptance process. That some colleges also only send letters, with some candidates in limbo for several days, also seems inconsiderate and high handed, adding to the aura of Oxbridge as a privileged club (a reputation which continues to put many off applying).

Thanks

Original post by Coolibah

@BrasenoseAdm Has the university assessed regarding impact on students of decision day being in January? Having followed this thread (and others) the current approach seems unnecessarily insensitive - particuarly given the drawn out nature of the entire application and acceptance process. That some colleges also only send letters, with some candidates in limbo for several days, also seems inconsiderate and high handed, adding to the aura of Oxbridge as a privileged club (a reputation which continues to put many off applying).

Thanks

The University Admissions Office consulted with schools (and other stakeholders) about this and decided that sending decisions out in first full school week post Christmas was the best option. Brasenose was among those favouring an earlier decision date but we accepted the consensus reached on this issue.

We send letters to UK applicants because we believe it is the most secure form of communication and because a physical address is less susceptible to change post-application than an electronic one. In the case of overseas applicants, postal communication is less reliable and so we use electronic communication. The smaller number of overseas applicants means that it is easier for us to verify changes of electronic address.

We provide support to offer-holders throughout the process and field enquiries by telephone, letter, and email. In addition, we are available on this forum to respond to queries.

Over time, the application and offer pools are becoming more (rather than less) diverse. This year, 24% of our UK offers were made to candidates from the University's target schools (65% to state schools); more than 10% were made to applicants from the most deprived postcodes; more than 11% to candidates from postcodes with the lowest progression rates to Higher Education; and more than 6% to candidates declaring a disability or special learning need.

(edited 7 years ago)

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I totally agree with the process being insensitive and, by today's standards, slightly outdated.
Received my rejection letter today (16th Jan) after having to pay the postage fees myself. I guess the college didn't care enough too...

This has really put me off the university

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amygracebroad

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@BrasenoseAdm
Sorry to bother you as I feel someone may have already asked this question, but is there a specific contact at the college that I need to email in order to request feedback? The information wasn't included on the letter I received.
Thanks.

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Original post by rolex8234

I totally agree with the process being insensitive and, by today's standards, slightly outdated.
Received my rejection letter today (16th Jan) after having to pay the postage fees myself. I guess the college didn't care enough too...

This has really put me off the university

Why did you need to pay the fees yourself?

Original post by amygracebroad

@BrasenoseAdm
Sorry to bother you as I feel someone may have already asked this question, but is there a specific contact at the college that I need to email in order to request feedback? The information wasn't included on the letter I received.
Thanks.

Please use the address used previously for correspondence [email protected]

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Original post by Barbastelle

Why did you need to pay the fees yourself?

The college I applied to (KEBLE) didnt pay for the postage.....

Ended up having to pay them. It's ridiculous and humiliating. You'd think they'd have more respect and care for the students that invest hours in to applications for their university.
:ashamed:

Congrats on your offer btw :h:

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@Barbastelle Also, my whole experience was bad. They kept rescheduling my interview, and it was ended abruptly because the tutor's phone rang and she picked up.

Not to forget that they pretty much forgot about me when it came to giving out decisions

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Original post by rolex8234

The college I applied to (KEBLE) didnt pay for the postage.....

Ended up having to pay them. It's ridiculous and humiliating. You'd think they'd have more respect and care for the students that invest hours in to applications for their university.
:ashamed:

Congrats on your offer btw :h:

Original post by rolex8234

@Barbastelle Also, my whole experience was bad. They kept rescheduling my interview, and it was ended abruptly because the tutor's phone rang and she picked up.

Not to forget that they pretty much forgot about me when it came to giving out decisions

That's bizarre, I haven't heard of any colleges making the applicants pay for the postage of their offer/rejection letters :s-smilie:

Thank you

Why did they forget about you?

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Original post by Barbastelle

That's bizarre, I haven't heard of any colleges making the applicants pay for the postage of their offer/rejection letters :s-smilie:

Thank you

Why did they forget about you?

Honestly Idk, it sure as hell felt like they did.
I hadn't gotten my letter till 5 days late, plus I had to collect it from the post office myself. Do you think i should write a formal complaint. (or head straight to the BBC and offer them a story haha)

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