So I know this probably gets asked every year, but I'm just hoping for some advice to clear up rumors and statements that I've heard.
I'm at Cambridge, got two firsts, but don't really have anything else particularly outstanding on my CV. I want to try to get into Oxford. I've been told I have a high chance of getting in if I put it as first-choice, but I'm a little worried.
Is it true that it's getting harder and harder to transfer to Oxford from Cambridge, even with two firsts? And I've heard that sometimes a university will auto-reject you if you put them as second choice, so if I put Cambridge as second choice would that be risky? I know I'm guaranteed a spot somewhere, but I really don't want to go to London for clinical school because it would be much more expensive for me. I have also been told that it's okay to mention 'financial reasons' in the clinical interview, although I'm not sure about this.
I'd be happy for any insights, thanks in advance.