Getting into Oxbridge for Postgraduate Study
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by llacertaI don't know about Cambridge, but in Oxford it entirely depends on what college you end up in as to whether they'll be able to offer accommodation. The vast majority do, but many don't have enough to house all of their postgrads. A common policy is for new postgrads to be guaranteed accommodation, but for continuing students to go private, or to be told that there's a 'chance' that they might get accommodation but it's not guaranteed. There's also university-wide accommodation but there seems to be less and less of that as colleges are reserving some of those rooms, so that's not guaranteed either. However, many postgrads opt to go private anyway, and there is a fair bit of private accommodation available in areas such as Cowley and Jericho.
Right, thanks. What is the average price for both private and college, or does it vary hugely?
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by the mezzilRight, thanks. What is the average price for both private and college, or does it vary hugely?
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It really does vary. I've heard people often say that college is 'so much more expensive', but the house I live in now is college-owned and is about the same price as many of the private houses in the same area- and especially considering we also get a scout who cleans the house, and bills are all included, I think it's a pretty sweet deal. It's also worth considering the quality of accommodation; for example, to be fair, a lot of the other rooms at my current college are a lot more expensive than the one I'm in now, but that's because they're modern, built only last year, and are en-suite and very swish- much nicer than a lot of the stuff you can get privately. So it depends on the college (some are known for being expensive, others for being cheap) and on the quality of the accommodation itself.
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by llacertaIt really does vary. I've heard people often say that college is 'so much more expensive', but the house I live in now is college-owned and is about the same price as many of the private houses in the same area- and especially considering we also get a scout who cleans the house, and bills are all included, I think it's a pretty sweet deal. It's also worth considering the quality of accommodation; for example, to be fair, a lot of the other rooms at my current college are a lot more expensive than the one I'm in now, but that's because they're modern, built only last year, and are en-suite and very swish- much nicer than a lot of the stuff you can get privately. So it depends on the college (some are known for being expensive, others for being cheap) and on the quality of the accommodation itself.
Okay, thanks for the help!
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by ellie.rewSorry, my point was that unless you're sure that a particular masters will allow you to do one of those things for you, then it's difficult to justify the cost, especially when it's as prohibitively high as Oxbridge.
There's no guarantees in the jobs market, but I think a Masters degree from a top university will always add something big to somebodies CV.
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by IvankaTo be honest, I doubt most Oxford graduates know everything inside out about the admission process. Unless they happened to go through admitting students as Oxford admission tutors, they won't know how applications are assessed. I can imagine they can provide reassuring anecdotal experiences, such as "I managed to get in despite lower grades/lack of work experience/whatever", but that still cannot give the applicant an accurate picture. Besides, so many things play part in the process: grades, references, personal statement, professional experience and, sometimes, additional test results and written work. Without seeing all of these, it would be hard to assess someone else's chances, unless the candidate was a straightforward reject (degree result under 40%, lack of written work where required and so forth).
Pardon me. I should have specified if he/she has any tutors who are Oxford graduates and have also worked for the university in some capacity. First, if they are graduates they would probably be able to offer a more accurate opinion on whether a student has the qualities and qualifications necessary to get in and "survive" at Oxford and secondly, if they worked as tutors or lecturers there they might be able to help even more in this sense.
For example, we have a quite large number of lecturers in my faculty who studied for a degree at Oxford. Some of them were undergrads, and other postgrads and then many of them worked there for a few years before leaving to pursue careers at other universities. A handful of them can offer incredible advice, exactly because they were also involved in admissions.
The OP here has a dream and while currently he/she doesn't have many chances, listening the "ugly" truth from a lecturer/tutor, might help him/her get motivated and prepare for the "battle"!
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From an academic point of view, what are the cons of doing your Master's at Oxbridge as opposed to other Russell Group universities?
This post from a student doing his DPhil in CS at Oxford got me thinking. He's explaining why he hates Oxford: http://pastebin.com/ndA58Gr7
This post from a student doing his DPhil in CS at Oxford got me thinking. He's explaining why he hates Oxford: http://pastebin.com/ndA58Gr7
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by just_passing_byeFrom an academic point of view, what are the cons of doing your Master's at Oxbridge as opposed to other Russell Group universities?
This post from a student doing his DPhil in CS at Oxford got me thinking. He's explaining why he hates Oxford: http://pastebin.com/ndA58Gr7
This post from a student doing his DPhil in CS at Oxford got me thinking. He's explaining why he hates Oxford: http://pastebin.com/ndA58Gr7
Although I can understand that the things this person has listed are cons of their experience at Oxbridge, they're firstly issues that arise at most universities outside of Oxbridge (aside from the first point). And even within Oxbridge, this person's experiences aren't generalisable to other people within the same university, or from Oxford to Cambridge...To address his points specifically:
1. This is probably the 'fairest' complaint out of the list here. However, again, it's hardly specific to Oxford- most universities have very segregated departments. In fact, my personal experiences are that collaboration is often actively encouraged as there are many small centres specialising in certain aspects of a subject that collaborate with each other.
2. That's kind of odd. This may be subject-dependent, but I've never come across an article or paper that I can't access. And the Bodleian library system means that as an Oxford student, you basically have access to any book you may want. This is a vast improvement on my undergrad uni, certainly. And there are also like a billion libraries, haha, so much study space that I sometimes struggle to choose where to study!
3. I see my supervisor every week, sometimes several times a week if he's about. Again, this varies from department to department, individual to individual, university to university, subject to subject...
4. Eh, my experiences of the teaching here have been mixed. Some great lectures, some not so.
5. I don't really know how to respond to this; I guess it's sort of obvious to say that, of course, the system hasn't been set up to stifle ideas- that'd be weird. There's certainly a case for saying that tradition means a lot at Oxford, so there are extra layers of bureaucracy that can make things trickier than elsewhere. But the college system is a great example of how the system actually encourages interdisciplinary thought, as lecturers from different departments and areas are able to spend time in college with others that they wouldn't usually spend time with (if they interact with college life, that is- many don't). So it can really go either way.
This is not to say that I've had a flawless Master's year here- in fact, I'd probably claim the opposite...but rather that these particular criticisms are ill-considered, and certainly not specific to Oxford (or Cambridge). My personal biggest criticism, as such, is of my Master's course, so I would warn those thinking of applying to Oxford or Cambridge that just because the subject is being taught at a fantastic institution, it doesn't mean that the course itself will automatically be amazing, so just be wary of that. And yeah, room rents are expensive here, but it's not the only place where the prices are high. Also, complaining about the weather in England is pretty hilarious- that's like choosing to study in the Sahara, and then upon arrival, complaining about the heat.
I genuinely can't think of any other cons, though. Maybe course cost might be one of them for some courses, but mine was by far the cheapest option in comparison to UCL, KCL, Edinburgh, etc. I've enjoyed my Master's enough to want to stay for a DPhil, but I wouldn't stay based just on the Oxford name- my great supervisor and lab and the great facilities are what are keeping me here.
In summary, everyone has very different experiences at Oxford (and Cambridge), just like everywhere else. There are some benefits of being here, e.g. the college system and the library facilities and so on, that perhaps go over and above what other Russell Group universities have. And the cons of being here are often shared by these other universities, and are specific to the subject and people you're working with. Anyway, I'll shut up now, I'm sure you get the idea.
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by EboracumThere's no guarantees in the jobs market, but I think a Masters degree from a top university will always add something big to somebodies CV.
I see your point, but I'm not sure that an Oxbridge masters is enough of an advantage to justify the £15-20k minimum pricetag on job prospects alone.
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by just_passing_byeFrom an academic point of view, what are the cons of doing your Master's at Oxbridge as opposed to other Russell Group universities?
This post from a student doing his DPhil in CS at Oxford got me thinking. He's explaining why he hates Oxford: http://pastebin.com/ndA58Gr7
This post from a student doing his DPhil in CS at Oxford got me thinking. He's explaining why he hates Oxford: http://pastebin.com/ndA58Gr7
I agree with llcerta on most points that this person makes; they're either hopelessly personal (such as supervisor problems - I've heard horror stories even worse than this at Oxford, but my supervisor is amazing and terrible supervisors (or teachers) are not confined to Oxbridge) or just silly (rain in England - stop the press!). In fact, many of the points I would see as the best part of my Oxford experience. There are countless seminars, many of which are interdisciplinary, which have the effect of making it much easier to mix with researchers from different areas because they're open to all. The Bodleian library system is probably the best university library in the world, rivaled only maybe by the big Ivies in the States - I have no idea what articles he couldn't find, but I know even when there wasn't something to be found in the Bod (usually because someone else was using it), the librarians have a huge budget (relatively speaking) and will buy it in for you.
As for whether Oxbridge is better than another RG academically, well that very much depends on the subject and topic you're interested in. Oxbridge are pretty good at most things but like all unis are only the best at some things. Oxbridge isn't automatically the best place to do a masters, but it's very often in the running.
Reply 1768
Hey,
I just have a few questions about my chances. I am applying for development studies at Cambridge and Migration and Refugee studies at Oxford. I am currently reading PPE at Warwick.
I really struggled to adapt to university life in the first year scoring 56.3% average with 44 in Economics 1 and 41 in my Maths modules. Although I should point out, owing to the fact I am on a hard PPE course, I did 30 extra credits of modules compared to all UK students to cover the breadth of the course. 150 as opposed to 120, to be clear. My first year did not count.
This year, I knew I had my dream and I wanted to turn it around, worked day in and day out and ended up with a 68.6% (about 3% less than what I expected but realistically, you aren't getting above 73 odd on my course, no matter who you are). As it happens 68-70.9% is borderline first and is left to the discretion of the board of examiners, but for now I guess it's provisionally a very high 2.1. This year counting for 50% of my degree and my final year being the same.
My module marks were 72 in Economics 2 (the follow-up to the 44 Economics 1 module), 73, 74, 66, 63. Though I improved 12.3% in my second year, it was actually the year that I had mitigating circumstances. I was on anxiety medication which the university does know about and it did affect me throughout the year.
My question is with good references and the fact I am currently doing a research internship with one of the most famous UK think tanks and going off to work with a NGO this summer on resource scarcity and trade agreements, will I have a realistic and strong chance of getting in? To be honest, Oxford is the one I really want.
I have been reading how people have been top in the year on their courses and this has slightly worried me, I am one of the better ones no doubt but there are a few in my year who did score 70-74 area (often doing the BSc version of PPE though and not the BA variant like I did), but then again, it really depends on what you are doing and where, right?
It's a shame there is a fetishness with numbers full stop, I know what I scored this year wasn't reflective of my abilities (even if it was good) and they really do not indicate much. In the context of the broader world, it's all what people seem to focus on and end up in symbolic positivist approaches to problems rather than tackling the deeper issues.
I just have a few questions about my chances. I am applying for development studies at Cambridge and Migration and Refugee studies at Oxford. I am currently reading PPE at Warwick.
I really struggled to adapt to university life in the first year scoring 56.3% average with 44 in Economics 1 and 41 in my Maths modules. Although I should point out, owing to the fact I am on a hard PPE course, I did 30 extra credits of modules compared to all UK students to cover the breadth of the course. 150 as opposed to 120, to be clear. My first year did not count.
This year, I knew I had my dream and I wanted to turn it around, worked day in and day out and ended up with a 68.6% (about 3% less than what I expected but realistically, you aren't getting above 73 odd on my course, no matter who you are). As it happens 68-70.9% is borderline first and is left to the discretion of the board of examiners, but for now I guess it's provisionally a very high 2.1. This year counting for 50% of my degree and my final year being the same.
My module marks were 72 in Economics 2 (the follow-up to the 44 Economics 1 module), 73, 74, 66, 63. Though I improved 12.3% in my second year, it was actually the year that I had mitigating circumstances. I was on anxiety medication which the university does know about and it did affect me throughout the year.
My question is with good references and the fact I am currently doing a research internship with one of the most famous UK think tanks and going off to work with a NGO this summer on resource scarcity and trade agreements, will I have a realistic and strong chance of getting in? To be honest, Oxford is the one I really want.
I have been reading how people have been top in the year on their courses and this has slightly worried me, I am one of the better ones no doubt but there are a few in my year who did score 70-74 area (often doing the BSc version of PPE though and not the BA variant like I did), but then again, it really depends on what you are doing and where, right?
It's a shame there is a fetishness with numbers full stop, I know what I scored this year wasn't reflective of my abilities (even if it was good) and they really do not indicate much. In the context of the broader world, it's all what people seem to focus on and end up in symbolic positivist approaches to problems rather than tackling the deeper issues.
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by Deep456Hey,
It's a shame there is a fetishness with numbers full stop, I know what I scored this year wasn't reflective of my abilities (even if it was good) and they really do not indicate much. In the context of the broader world, it's all what people seem to focus on and end up in symbolic positivist approaches to problems rather than tackling the deeper issues.
It's a shame there is a fetishness with numbers full stop, I know what I scored this year wasn't reflective of my abilities (even if it was good) and they really do not indicate much. In the context of the broader world, it's all what people seem to focus on and end up in symbolic positivist approaches to problems rather than tackling the deeper issues.
I think your point about the 'fetishness with numbers' is a good one- but in fact, from my experiences at Oxford (and knowing people who study a really broad range of subjects, from the arts to the hard sciences) the point is that Oxford doesn't just focus on the cold, hard numbers. (If they did, I wouldn't have got a place with my 2.1 in second year!) It's more that the competition tends to be so tough, that those who get a place often not only came top of their year, but also have relevant experience/extra-curriculars/publications/internships, etc. So your extra experiences will definitely help your application, but it's just worth bearing in mind that other people applying will often have top marks alongside excellent references and internships and so on.
However, no-one can truly comment on whether you have a 'realistic' or 'strong' chance of getting in, especially as this does vary from course to course (so perhaps someone who has applied for something in your area might know more than I do). And even if someone is more able to assess your chances, it will only ever be a very rough judgement. The best thing you can do is apply, make your application the best it can be, and hope for the best! If it helps, I really didn't think I had a chance and yet things worked out. The fact that you've improved so much in your second year will certainly show determination and perseverance to the admissions tutors, and your extras will help. So fingers crossed and good luck!
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Thank you so much. Yeah 80% of it is just turning up isn't it, I mean I meet requirements, the worst they can say is no right?
I'm great believer of positive energy so I remain optimistic and can only hope to build on the foundations I've set and continue to try my best.
Thank you so much. Yeah 80% of it is just turning up isn't it, I mean I meet requirements, the worst they can say is no right?
I'm great believer of positive energy so I remain optimistic and can only hope to build on the foundations I've set and continue to try my best.
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Thank you so much. Yeah 80% of it is just turning up isn't it, I mean I meet requirements, the worst they can say is no right?
I'm great believer of positive energy so I remain optimistic and can only hope to build on the foundations I've set and continue to try my best.
Thank you so much. Yeah 80% of it is just turning up isn't it, I mean I meet requirements, the worst they can say is no right?
I'm great believer of positive energy so I remain optimistic and can only hope to build on the foundations I've set and continue to try my best.
Like you said, you meet the requirements in terms of the raw numbers and Oxford does take everything into account, not just the numbers. If you want to make a competitive application, start thinking now about your research proposal/personal statement - it's your chance to really prove why you want to be on the course and to show that you would get the maximum benefit from it.
The detailed breakdown of your grades also matters; you seem to have quite a few grades in the 70s with on low 60 dragging the average down. If the 70s modules are particularly relevant to the Masters you want to do (I have no idea if they are or not), that increases the chances that they'll be willing to look past an outlier of a low mark. It is very competitive, but you have just as much of a shot as anyone.
Reply 1772
For maths masters at Oxford, I know that you need a 'high' first but what percentage would be 'high'? And if you are supposed to apply on early final year of undergraduate, then what marks do they look at? The second year? What percentage would you have to get in the second year to get an offer? Also does the university you're currently in matter? I go to uni of bham.
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by cooldudemanFor maths masters at Oxford, I know that you need a 'high' first but what percentage would be 'high'? And if you are supposed to apply on early final year of undergraduate, then what marks do they look at? The second year? What percentage would you have to get in the second year to get an offer? Also does the university you're currently in matter? I go to uni of bham.
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Hi cooldudeman, I've just finished my BSc at the University of Sussex (In maths), and I have recieved a place in one of the Oxford Centres for Doctoral training (the PDE-CDT to be exact), and they will be going off your second year grades, since the interviews (well atleast for the CDT's, but I imagine the interview for masters are around the same time), start early in the year, but can last up until may, I had 76% for my first year grades and 88% for my second year grades, I had also done a summer research placement with my university, which I think helped as I had not done a masters.
One really important part is your statement of purpose/ research proposal (I did an SOP), I would be happy to upload mine if you want to have a look, also you have to upload a C.V. and have three references I believe.
Do ALL of your documents in latex, its a lot nicer than word etc.
Good luck!
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by flapnubleHi cooldudeman, I've just finished my BSc at the University of Sussex (In maths), and I have recieved a place in one of the Oxford Centres for Doctoral training (the PDE-CDT to be exact), and they will be going off your second year grades, since the interviews (well atleast for the CDT's, but I imagine the interview for masters are around the same time), start early in the year, but can last up until may, I had 76% for my first year grades and 88% for my second year grades, I had also done a summer research placement with my university, which I think helped as I had not done a masters.
One really important part is your statement of purpose/ research proposal (I did an SOP), I would be happy to upload mine if you want to have a look, also you have to upload a C.V. and have three references I believe.
Do ALL of your documents in latex, its a lot nicer than word etc.
Good luck!
One really important part is your statement of purpose/ research proposal (I did an SOP), I would be happy to upload mine if you want to have a look, also you have to upload a C.V. and have three references I believe.
Do ALL of your documents in latex, its a lot nicer than word etc.
Good luck!
Oh that makes sense I think. I'm actually going into the second year now. I got 73% in my first year. Hopefully going to get higher in this year so I have a chance.
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by cooldudemanOh that makes sense I think. I'm actually going into the second year now. I got 73% in my first year. Hopefully going to get higher in this year so I have a chance.
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I think anything above a first and you'll be in a good position, with a 2:1 it would be harder, but since your applying for a masters and not a PhD, you should be on an even playing field in terms of research.
Also don't do any of the "easier" modules, always go for the relevant ones, close to your interests!
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by flapnubleI think anything above a first and you'll be in a good position, with a 2:1 it would be harder, but since your applying for a masters and not a PhD, you should be on an even playing field in terms of research.
Also don't do any of the "easier" modules, always go for the relevant ones, close to your interests!
Also don't do any of the "easier" modules, always go for the relevant ones, close to your interests!
The thing is with the masters, on the ox Web it says you need at least a first class so a second upper is way too low for them.
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by flapnubleOne really important part is your statement of purpose/ research proposal (I did an SOP), I would be happy to upload mine if you want to have a look, also you have to upload a C.V. and have three references I believe.
I'm not the poster you were talking to, but I'd very interested in having a look at it if you kindly upload it.
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by just_passing_byeI'm not the poster you were talking to, but I'd very interested in having a look at it if you kindly upload it.
Sure thing, just to mention, this wasn't the very final draft, and my closing paragraph was a tad more modest.
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Reply 1779
Hello all. New member here, and I have been reading through all your posts and sponging as much information as possible. Basically, I'd like your assessment of my odds at getting into Oxbridge (with Oxford being my preferred choice) for a Mst in English (preferably 1700-1830 but I'm flexible).
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I am an American and am studying at a small, relatively unknown private school in South Carolina (Columbia College for anyone interested). Right now I have a 4.0 and don't foresee bombing my last semester courses (I've had most of the professors before and am pretty confident in what they expect). However, there is a rub to my GPA. When I first attended, I bombed a bunch of courses and ended up leaving school for a few years to work "in the real world." However, when I reapplied and came back I accepted to be part of a program called Academic Renewal. Essentially, any classes below a C are no longer counted as accrued credits and do not contribute to my GPA (hence the 4.0). Having said that, they do still appear on my official transcript.
On one hand, I know it looks bad to have a bunch of F's and D's (granted none of my English courses dipped that far); on the other hand you can clearly see where I took a nosedive and since being readmitted have made A's in every single course I've taken (which after the upcoming semester will be 2.5 years so the majority of my degree). I don't know how much this will affect the way Oxbridge views my transcript but am hoping the fact that I left, got myself sorted, and came back with a visible focus will reflect that I am no longer an academic risk. In addition to this, I have purposely overloaded myself partially because I was interested in a lot of courses and partially to finish up ASAP which shows (I hope) that I can work under pressure and handle a decent load at that level. I also selected courses which were very closely related to my intended focus (almost all British Lit, a smattering of Gothic Lit courses, and as many British history courses as I could fit - plus Shakespeare and Bronte seminars).
Assuming I don't become decapitated next semester I fully expect to graduate with a 4.0 (so summa cum laude), will be graduating with Honors (I joined the Honors Program and completed all my honors credits this past year), will have one of the top 5 GPA's of my graduating class, and feel pretty confident that the English division will award me as overall student.
In addition to this, America has Sigma Tau Delta which is an English Honors society. For my school's chapter I was VP last year and will be President this year. To help increase my grad school chances I have been on the conference circuit for awhile and have presented at three local universities, the University of South Carolina (in their rare books collection hall), and at the Sigma Tau Delta International conference (which is mostly Americans to be fair). In the latter, I actually won an award for my conference paper in the category of Popular Culture (and $600 - sweet!) which is a decently big deal as there were plenty of submissions from Ivy League schools. While I don't expect to win again, I will be submitting another paper for this year's conference and (not to sound like a narcissist) feel my odds are decently well of being accepted.
Finally, I am working on getting some articles published. One has been accepted but not yet published, one has been recently submitted, and I am currently in the process of working on another article with a faculty member from my college as well as a decently well known one from University of Florida (my name will be listed as an author).
So... opinions on my chances? I realize my earlier academic record is nothing to write home about, but I hope I've rectified that. I've also been told that it's not exactly common for undergrads to have a lot of conferences/articles under their belt so I feel like that does give me a bit of a competitive edge? Apologies for the excessively long post - I just wanted to make sure I included all the details.
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I am an American and am studying at a small, relatively unknown private school in South Carolina (Columbia College for anyone interested). Right now I have a 4.0 and don't foresee bombing my last semester courses (I've had most of the professors before and am pretty confident in what they expect). However, there is a rub to my GPA. When I first attended, I bombed a bunch of courses and ended up leaving school for a few years to work "in the real world." However, when I reapplied and came back I accepted to be part of a program called Academic Renewal. Essentially, any classes below a C are no longer counted as accrued credits and do not contribute to my GPA (hence the 4.0). Having said that, they do still appear on my official transcript.
On one hand, I know it looks bad to have a bunch of F's and D's (granted none of my English courses dipped that far); on the other hand you can clearly see where I took a nosedive and since being readmitted have made A's in every single course I've taken (which after the upcoming semester will be 2.5 years so the majority of my degree). I don't know how much this will affect the way Oxbridge views my transcript but am hoping the fact that I left, got myself sorted, and came back with a visible focus will reflect that I am no longer an academic risk. In addition to this, I have purposely overloaded myself partially because I was interested in a lot of courses and partially to finish up ASAP which shows (I hope) that I can work under pressure and handle a decent load at that level. I also selected courses which were very closely related to my intended focus (almost all British Lit, a smattering of Gothic Lit courses, and as many British history courses as I could fit - plus Shakespeare and Bronte seminars).
Assuming I don't become decapitated next semester I fully expect to graduate with a 4.0 (so summa cum laude), will be graduating with Honors (I joined the Honors Program and completed all my honors credits this past year), will have one of the top 5 GPA's of my graduating class, and feel pretty confident that the English division will award me as overall student.
In addition to this, America has Sigma Tau Delta which is an English Honors society. For my school's chapter I was VP last year and will be President this year. To help increase my grad school chances I have been on the conference circuit for awhile and have presented at three local universities, the University of South Carolina (in their rare books collection hall), and at the Sigma Tau Delta International conference (which is mostly Americans to be fair). In the latter, I actually won an award for my conference paper in the category of Popular Culture (and $600 - sweet!) which is a decently big deal as there were plenty of submissions from Ivy League schools. While I don't expect to win again, I will be submitting another paper for this year's conference and (not to sound like a narcissist) feel my odds are decently well of being accepted.
Finally, I am working on getting some articles published. One has been accepted but not yet published, one has been recently submitted, and I am currently in the process of working on another article with a faculty member from my college as well as a decently well known one from University of Florida (my name will be listed as an author).
So... opinions on my chances? I realize my earlier academic record is nothing to write home about, but I hope I've rectified that. I've also been told that it's not exactly common for undergrads to have a lot of conferences/articles under their belt so I feel like that does give me a bit of a competitive edge? Apologies for the excessively long post - I just wanted to make sure I included all the details.
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