To what extent do Oxford care about extracurriculars?

Queenie123

Apart from grades, what things would make an offer more competitive for Oxford? :smile:

Reply 1

RichE

Original post by Queenie123

Apart from grades, what things would make an offer more competitive for Oxford? :smile:

Read the prospectus/website or watch

https://www.oxfordandcambridgeoutreach.co.uk/webinars/making-a-competitive-application

And in answer to your question in the title - not at all.

Reply 2

freedom

I dont think anyone gives a **** about extracurricular at school, Honestly, I am still yet to come across someone who cares that I was a school councillar, head boy and prefect.

But things like learning a musical instrument or language or being good at a sport in your own time good be good. Shows you are good at time management, and can learn **** under your own initiative.

Reply 3

Beth_H

Unless it's absolutely relevant to your subject (e.g. talking about playing in an orchestra when you're applying for Music), not at all.

Reply 4

Estreth

They don't matter at all. Including playing musical instruments (except for a music degree), learning languages (except for a language degree) and doing sport.

Reply 5

RogerOxon

Original post by Queenie123

Apart from grades, what things would make an offer more competitive for Oxford? :smile:

- Admissions test result(s)
- Demonstrating genuine passion for your subject(s)
- Showing academic potential beyond what you have already achieved (probably at interview)