Oriel College (Oxford) Students and Applicants

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Are there any Orielites biochemistry undergraduates who can give me hints/tips as to what I can expect at the interview? Have read the biochemistry questions that have been asked by Oxford that were posted on a website, but they're a bit outdated for the competitive day and age it is now.

Have read the "Biochemistry and Molecular Biology" by the Elliots, does that come in handy?

And does Oriel stand out for anything sporty (badminton/swimming is my interest)?

Predicted: A*A*AA
Got: 1 x A*, 8 x A, 4 x C. Under some circumstances.

Reply 163

hiphiphooray

Have read the biochemistry questions that have been asked by Oxford that were posted on a website, but they're a bit outdated for the competitive day and age it is now.

I'm not doing biochem, but have some friends who are. You could be asked anything, it really depends upon what 1)you write in your PS; 2)your interviewers' interests; 3)the way the interview conversation develops... etc. I know you'll be stressing out about interviews, but it is true that as long as you know your school stuff, your PS and anything extra you have claimed to know, relax and enjoy the conversation you will be fine. :smile:

Oxford has always been competitive, just concentrate on what you know and how well you can get it across.

Reply 164

Original post by hiphiphooray

I'm not doing biochem, but have some friends who are. You could be asked anything, it really depends upon what 1)you write in your PS; 2)your interviewers' interests; 3)the way the interview conversation develops... etc. I know you'll be stressing out about interviews, but it is true that as long as you know your school stuff, your PS and anything extra you have claimed to know, relax and enjoy the conversation you will be fine. :smile:

Oxford has always been competitive, just concentrate on what you know and how well you can get it across.

Yes, but the books that I've said I've read on UCAS are quite technical stuff (undergrad. grade and beyond), and Oxford have stated on their website that they don't tend to ask technical questions that they would normally expect to a normal college student.

So I have no idea where they're gonna go with that, especially when I've said that I've read : "Yersinia Pestis - Etiological Agent of Plague", which has a complex dissertation of the Y. Pestis bacterium which I doubt they'll be expecting any of their applicants to have read. I have indeed read it a few times but it is difficult to understand it all.

My personal statement is I think compared to others that I've browsed, a little on the broad side and not specific enough so hopefully they'll ask me something I can really answer. Preferably something on sulfonamides.

Reply 165

hiphiphooray

Original post by darkfang77

Yes, but the books that I've said I've read on UCAS are quite technical stuff (undergrad. grade and beyond), and Oxford have stated on their website that they don't tend to ask technical questions that they would normally expect to a normal college student.

So I have no idea where they're gonna go with that, especially when I've said that I've read : "Yersinia Pestis - Etiological Agent of Plague", which has a complex dissertation of the Y. Pestis bacterium which I doubt they'll be expecting any of their applicants to have read. I have indeed read it a few times but it is difficult to understand it all.

If you wrote about it in your PS and it is unusual for an applicant to have read something like that, they will probably ask you about it - not expecting you to explain the whole complex dissertation of the bacterium, but just to see how much you did understand, or what you gained from reading such an advanced book at this stage.

Reply 166

paddypower

Is anyone on here applying to history at Oriel? and if you are already there, what are the tutors like, so I know for interviews (if i'm lucky enough to get one!)
Thanks.

Reply 167

hiphiphooray

the Oriel history tutors are absolutely lovely, the interviews with them felt really informal and friendly. You have picked one of the best colleges for tutors :wink:

Reply 168

kjb2112

Original post by paddypower

Is anyone on here applying to history at Oriel? and if you are already there, what are the tutors like, so I know for interviews (if i'm lucky enough to get one!)
Thanks.

I'm applying for History and Politics - holding out (unrealistically) for an interview.

Reply 169

his-tory

Original post by paddypower

Is anyone on here applying to history at Oriel? and if you are already there, what are the tutors like, so I know for interviews (if i'm lucky enough to get one!)
Thanks.

ME :-)

Reply 170

moonie9995

Hey guys, any oriel medics around?

Reply 171

Loeszie.

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I have an interview for Spanish and Linguistics at Oriel! Originally applied to LMH though.

Reply 172

moonie9995

Interview for medicine at Oriel and Jesus!!! =]

Reply 173

Miken Moose

Hi!

Any chemists up for interview at Oriel?

Reply 174

Arreh

PhysPhil applicant here. Any others of our elusive breed?

Reply 175

Original post by Miken Moose

Hi!

Any chemists up for interview at Oriel?

I'm a biochemist, does that count? Xd

Reply 176

Miken Moose

Original post by darkfang77

I'm a biochemist, does that count? Xd

Close enough! :biggrin:

Reply 177

Original post by Miken Moose

Close enough! :biggrin:

In that case. Well met! :smile:

What days are your interviews?

Reply 178

Miken Moose