University of Oxford offer-holders' thread 2015

Haha please don't, it's just one of the advantages of a gap year

Anybody else faced some bitterness/jealousy from applicants who didn't secure a place?

No, but I feel incredibly guilty and sad for a couple of people I really hoped would get places but didn't ):

I feel that many people who applied were just as deserving of a place as me. I was quite sad when I found out they were unsuccessful. I think college tomorrow will be quite awkward.

Which college did you get an offer from?

St. Anne's

My fear really is about the other people in my course which is probably irrational, but it's got a very small intake and a lot of things are done as a group so it's quite important that you get along. My nightmare scenario is that everyone else will just be people who want to go into the oil industry. This other person I knew was the only applicant I had met who actually had the same kind of aims and ideals as me but he didn't get in. I'm probably stressing over nothing but still.

Roughly similar figures get into Hertford for Chemistry. You most probably are being irrational, I suppose Oxford want people who are passionate about their subject, and not just people interested in the magnitude of salaries. Even if they are in it for the oil, they may be agreeable people! Also, there are societies where you could meet people who you share things in common with. It will be fun! ^_^

I got an offer for Engineering at Keble! In a state if disbelief!!!! It took a lot for me to pluck up the courage to even apply and now I can't actually believe they liked me enough to give me an offer 😁 AAAAHHHHH




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Big congrats - if everything goes to plan in august I should be seeing you there!

Anybody else faced some bitterness/jealousy from applicants who didn't secure a place?

Anyone elses parents gone mad with pride? It appears my mum has taken it upon herself to tell literally everyone she knows..

Not sure if I like it haha