Oxford Graduate Application 2012/13

now that we're speaking of the English Options, does anybody know more about the core C Option for the English and American strand? I can find descriptions of all the other options, except this one...

If you're talking about the core course -- which is the A Course -- I have heard vague rumours from presentland that the core course for the English & American strand is combined with another strand's course. But don't quote me on this.

If you're talking about the optional C courses then thatfineframe's explanation sounds pretty plausible.

well according to this years handbook the American strand has a unique C core compulsory option that is not open to anyone else, but the handbook doesn't actually say what's on it even this year..which is why I was wondering

well according to this years handbook the American strand has a unique C core compulsory option that is not open to anyone else, but the handbook doesn't actually say what's on it even this year..which is why I was wondering

Hi everyone! I have a question about the academic conditions of my offer.
It says, 'This offer is not subject to any academic conditions but in order to complete your enrolment we
must view original copies of your academic transcripts. If you did not include original transcripts
with your application these should be forwarded to us as soon as they become available.'
So is it an unconditional offer? I found it curious because I am still completing my undergraduate degree.
Emailed the admission office to ask if it is a mistake and they simply said 'we need the transcript to confirm your admission'. Any ideas?
Thanks for your help!

I have applied and my application has been accepted even though I haven't been accepted by a college yet.

There is a section on the University Accommodation application form where you can state that you are "unsure" of which college you will be at.

Aha, in that case it's something I've not heard of, and I can't be any help at all -- sorry!

Is that really the case? I'm overseas and have had my college offers come by email.

I think a lot of people, particularly as they approach grad school, would be shifting address with a certain amount of frequency, so I agree that this apparent letter-by-post policy is pretty obsolescent.

Of course, from the colleges' perspective there is no rush to notify you, particularly as they don't usually require confirmation until much later in the year, and above all given that one is not usually in a position to reject a college offer without also rejecting one's university offer.

You can not reserve the University Accommodation until you are accepted by the College. You can apply, I guess.

Thanks to all for your helpful info/tips re living space etc.

For those who are interested, I asked my sister (the dietitian) re sunshine etc, and she agreed that it was Vitamin D (and laughed at me (nicely) for thinking B), and said it isn't found in sufficient quantity in any particular food to be of any help and so can't be naturally replaced, so if you're deficient, you should take a supplement.

I really really really want a college offer. I'm not good at waiting patiently. Just saying

Do you know if most people get on their preferred C option or are many of the courses over-subscribed?

I _think_ everyone on my strand this year got their preferred optional courses, but I don't have any knowledge of general trends beyond that, unfortunately.

Oh no, thought I'd share my woe - just got an email from Merton saying I didn't get in I reaaaally hope that doesn't mean that I now won't go to an old college, that would be so disappointing! (ok, no it wouldn't really 'cause its still a miracle I got into Oxford, but still...)