Getting into Oxford - A Parents Guide

I helped my daughter before and during the Oxford application and interview process, I taught myself what was required and coached her through it to a successful conclusion! She has since graduated from Christchurch 😀 If I can help any other parents by passing on information I acquired please post a question....Parentpower! 💪

Hi there, thanks for the information. Beth studied Theology at Christchurch. She now works in a company that makes artificial intelligence in London 🤗

That's a really interesting career direction for a theology grad. Is she directly involved in coding, or is it the more philosophical aspects of AI?

You must be a very proud parent. Please can you advise which resources you used.
Many thanks.

I used my own initiative, researched the prospective course, the books the tutors had written, asked questions of admissions. It’s amazing what information you can glean when you put your mind to it. Eg I was told if you take 4 A levels your offer will be 4 As but we accept in 3 As but that’s if you only take 3 A levels not 4.My daughter immediately dropped 1 A level to give herself a better chance of getting 3 As which she did. Ridiculous system. I would advise that you check with the individual college before taking such action as their view may differ.

I'm not aware of many Oxford colleges making 4 A-level offers for Theology. Perhaps @BrasenoseAdm can confirm?

But yes, 3 A-levels are sufficient . Both Oxford and Cambridge are looking for quality not quantity. And especially for humanities 3 A-levels are common.