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Colleges (Balliol vs St Anne's?)

sally_mmm

Hi

"there is a slight 'critical mass' factor!). We see a few like that for interviews, but knowing the PPEists that we have, the tutors tend not to pick them."

Hmmm this I like. I've just read an article by Adam Swift and he seems very down-to-earth, in a really intelligent, perceptive kinda way. I have an image of mensa-members from private schools who've read 11 original books in each subject and are slightly arrogant with confidence. When Balliol has the pick of the litter they'll go for these "safe bets". There's no way I can ACTUALLY show them my potential, which I do have confidence in, because I've not had TIME to do all that extra stuff.

But, I have a poster on my wall that says "Whatever you dream you can do begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now!" And as everyone I've asked says, I'll always wonder "what if" if I don't go for what i really want. Ha, this is turning into somewhat of a diary... But, don't you have to take risks in order to get anything amazing?

Still open to words of common sense from the st anne's supporters! :-)

Lol. Apply wherever you want - PPE at Oxford is PPE at Oxford. I'm really glad I picked St. Anne's but everyone likes their college the best.

Reply 41

Hoofbeat

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Sally_mmm I think you should definitely apply for Balliol - if there are better applicants than you, so be it, you might end up getting placed at another college (possibly even St Anne's for all you know!) but like you said, at least you'll have tried it.

As someone who ended up at a completely different college to the one they originally fell in love with, I can honestly say that about 90% of people fall in love with whatever college they end up at and for the 10% that don't, well you don't have to spend all your time in your college, you can make friends at other places.

Since I'm completely unbiased towards Balliol & St Annes (being a Lincolnite who originally applied to New), I say go with Balliol as I think that's where you're heart lies really.

Reply 42

cpchem

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sally_mmm

Hi

"there is a slight 'critical mass' factor!). We see a few like that for interviews, but knowing the PPEists that we have, the tutors tend not to pick them."

Hmmm this I like. I've just read an article by Adam Swift and he seems very down-to-earth, in a really intelligent, perceptive kinda way. I have an image of mensa-members from private schools who've read 11 original books in each subject and are slightly arrogant with confidence. When Balliol has the pick of the litter they'll go for these "safe bets". There's no way I can ACTUALLY show them my potential, which I do have confidence in, because I've not had TIME to do all that extra stuff.

But, I have a poster on my wall that says "Whatever you dream you can do begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now!" And as everyone I've asked says, I'll always wonder "what if" if I don't go for what i really want. Ha, this is turning into somewhat of a diary... But, don't you have to take risks in order to get anything amazing?

Still open to words of common sense from the st anne's supporters! :-)

When I applied, Adam Swift was tutor for admissions, and he seemed a really friendly guy to me when doing the talk at the open day. Last year, James Forder (one of the economics tutors) was admissions tutor, and he seemed pretty friendly and approachable when he came to speak to us about helping out at interviews.

Reply 43

sally_mmm

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Hey! I got in for deferred entry, in case anyone is still reading this. Ah, it's perfect- so thanks for your excellent advice!

Sally

Colleges (Balliol vs St Anne's?)

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