[Official] Oxford History Applicants 2021

Original post by Sophie_gatenby

Just had my second college interview at LMH - was so intense because they told me it'd be on written work and then asked me all about A Level curriculum from Y12 that they all actually had specialisms in... Managed to stay afloat but it was brutal!! But my process is finally over yay!

They did the opposite with me! I was grilled on written work unexpectedly haha but yeah the tutors were nice but it was tough!

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Original post by 81Sarah26

They did the opposite with me! I was grilled on written work unexpectedly haha but yeah the tutors were nice but it was tough!

I completely blanked and gave a really stupid answer which resulted in two of them laughing at me :biggrin:

but I managed to rescue it I think... I was panicking at the start because I hadn't touched those topics in agesss but some knowledge came flooding back so I managed to back up my points but I definitely left with a headache. At least we can (try to) forget about it now!!

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81Sarah26

Original post by Sophie_gatenby

I completely blanked and gave a really stupid answer which resulted in two of them laughing at me :biggrin:

but I managed to rescue it I think... I was panicking at the start because I hadn't touched those topics in agesss but some knowledge came flooding back so I managed to back up my points but I definitely left with a headache. At least we can (try to) forget about it now!!

Same here! And I had a slightly confusing unseen source which they only gave me 5 mins to read before! I also had like 6 interviewers although only 2 asked questions! Genuinely a very odd but interesting interview! Hopefully it will have gone well for both of us!

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Original post by 81Sarah26

Same here! And I had a slightly confusing unseen source which they only gave me 5 mins to read before! I also had like 6 interviewers although only 2 asked questions! Genuinely a very odd but interesting interview! Hopefully it will have gone well for both of us!

Oh wow that sounds very high pressure, I felt a bit intimidated with just 3 of them on the call and I didn't get a source! And same :smile:

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mikhamapatu

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Original post by Sophie_gatenby

Just had my second college interview at LMH - was so intense because they told me it'd be on written work and then asked me all about A Level curriculum from Y12 that they all actually had specialisms in... Managed to stay afloat but it was brutal!! But my process is finally over yay!

Yeh I had my second college interview today and it was way more intense than my first one. We had 5 minutes of fairly simple written work questions and then a really heated argument for the next 15 minutes about what constitutes history. It was pretty terrifying having the academic disagreeing with me but I hope I managed a decent enough argument.

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Original post by mikhamapatu

Yeh I had my second college interview today and it was way more intense than my first one. We had 5 minutes of fairly simple written work questions and then a really heated argument for the next 15 minutes about what constitutes history. It was pretty terrifying having the academic disagreeing with me but I hope I managed a decent enough argument.

They'll want to see you standing your ground so well done! Sounds like an exciting interview :biggrin:

what college was it for?

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powerpuffgirls

How did it go for everyone?

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Original post by powerpuffgirls

How did it go for everyone?

rejected! firmed durham yesterday lol... still beyond proud of myself and glad I went through the experience! I know this says nothing about my worth I just wasn't the right fit for Oxford and that's okay - same goes for everyone else and massive congratulations to anyone who got an offer!! :smile:

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sarishaofthesha

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I was accepted to Keble!! I did my 2nd interview at St Hugh’s but I’m glad that I got Keble. Honestly still in disbelief about it all!

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81Sarah26

Same! Also headed to Durham but I’m honestly happy to be as I loved the Uni - obvs a bit upset over Oxford but having had my sister go there I know it’s not all it’s cracked up to be and I’ll defo be happy wherever! Congrats to all offer holders though!!

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Helpful Snail

Original post by powerpuffgirls

How did it go for everyone?

Accepted by Jesus College for History and Politics

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agbball

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Original post by powerpuffgirls

How did it go for everyone?

I was accepted by Balliol for history and politics

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Graceee.21

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Accepted by Trinity for straight history 😁😁

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amaaaaasingh

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Accepted by Brasenose for Ancient and Modern History :smile:

Original post by amaaaaasingh

Accepted by Brasenose for Ancient and Modern History :smile:

Amazing news amaaaaasingh. We look forward to seeing you in October. Hope we got the correct number of As!

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TheGaylord

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Original post by powerpuffgirls

How did it go for everyone?

I was rejected unfortunately but I requested my HAT score and I got 69/90 so I was at least happy with that because I did a lot better then I thought.
What about you?

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