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Hello all. I did not put a college prefrence down when applying. Does this mean I am likely to be placed in one of the more unpopular colleges, or do I have a chance to get in them all?

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Reply 21

ek95jcc

Hello everyone!

DPhil Music
Informal Offer: 16 March
Formal Offer: 26 March

Still waiting on funding and college placement

Reply 22

sarahmh808

Hi everyone,
Has anyone heard back about the Oxford MPhil in International Relations? I was supposed to find out 8-10 weeks after the Jan 8th deadline but I'm still waiting on a response. I was told by the DPIR Graduate admissions that the admissions process was delayed by the industrial action.

Reply 23

Henrivs

Hi everyone!

DPhil Law
College: aiming for univ

Any other law candidates around?

Reply 24

mscsocioapp

Original post by Gormmid

Hello all. I did not put a college prefrence down when applying. Does this mean I am likely to be placed in one of the more unpopular colleges, or do I have a chance to get in them all?

I don't believe it makes a difference, tbh. From what I've read, a third of applicants list no preference. Even when you do list a preference, your application could be shifted in accordance with funding opportunities. It seems like more of a coin toss regardless of what you list as your preference.

Reply 25

SomeFolk

Hello to everyone! Today I got an email from the graduate office saying that my College (Univ) did not accepted me 😪

Does anyone knows how long would it take for a random college to pick me up? I really hope to be placed at a nice one!

Reply 26

Gormmid

Original post by SomeFolk

I read that you are likely to hear around the first week of May! I am hoping to be put into a nice one too!

Reply 27

teresa19

Somebody created a Facebook group for Offers Holders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/417292285359463/?multi_permalinks=429454794143212&notif_id=1522193935446260&notif_t=group_activity&ref=notif If you want to join!

Reply 28

hansim

Hi, I have an interview for the MSc Child Development and Education. I'm wondering what kind of questions they typically ask in these interviews, and how I should prepare? Any advice appreciated!

Reply 29

Jamstar

Original post by hansim

Hi, I have an interview for the MSc Child Development and Education. I'm wondering what kind of questions they typically ask in these interviews, and how I should prepare? Any advice appreciated!

I did a different MSc course in the department a few years ago. I had a nice interview, and was asked about my reasons for applying, about what I had written for my two essays, my undergraduate research project, professional experience, and early ideas for my MSc dissertation. It'll be tailored to you and your application, and the specifics of the Child Development course :smile:

(It's a lovely department by the way, and the MSc was really well taught)

Reply 30

SomeFolk

Original post by Gormmid

I read that you are likely to hear around the first week of May! I am hoping to be put into a nice one too!

Oh boy! it´s gonna be a long wait... thank you for the reply!

Reply 31

Gormmid

Original post by SomeFolk

Oh boy! it´s gonna be a long wait... thank you for the reply!

Tell me about it. The wait it killing me!

Reply 32

SomeFolk

Original post by Gormmid

Tell me about it. The wait it killing me!

Now let's just wait to get picked by a nice college! After all, everything happens for a good reason!

Reply 33

oxfordaussie

Original post by SomeFolk

I had the same! Accepted into DPhil in History and applied to Merton. Does anyone have any idea of what happens when your preference is not fulfilled?

Reply 34

tsangc4

Original post by oxfordaussie

I had the same! Accepted into DPhil in History and applied to Merton. Does anyone have any idea of what happens when your preference is not fulfilled?

I did some digging around the issue some time back as I was paranoid and convinced that I wouldn't get accepted by my first preference college. From what I've gathered, this is what happens:

1. Differently from undergraduate admissions, you get placed on a list of all candidates that have not been accepted by a college (either because their first preference rejected them or they simply did not specify a first preference).

2. Colleges get to pick from the list.

3. If a college finds your application particularly appealing, they can offer you a scholarship, which will enhance their chances of getting you.

Reply 35

ewoolfe244

Original post by KMPG-string

Any offers for Modern British History yet??

I got an offer in Modern British History about a week ago. Have you aswell?

Reply 36

ingeardagum

Slowly going insane waiting for a college (after getting my offer in February)! I do wish I'd put down a preference instead of going for an open application - I'll be kicking myself if I don't get somewhere nice.

Reply 37

tsangc4

Original post by ingeardagum

People making open applications often end up at lovely colleges (The Queen's, Jesus, Exeter, Oriel etc). Just sit back and keep your fingers crossed!

Reply 38

medieval_lit

Hello - does anyone know anything about what Hildas is like as a postgrad? :smile:

Reply 39

MickeyOllyLee

Original post by medieval_lit

Hello - does anyone know anything about what Hildas is like as a postgrad? :smile:

I've lived in Oxford for three years before, St Hilda's is honestly has one of the nicest locations! It's close to the river, residential areas, and many nice places in general (Cowley is my favourite part of the city). It's also a beautiful college!