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Because it's unfair lol...
It would effectively double the number of applications to both, without increasing the intake. Also, it forces people to think harder about their choice - do they just want to "go to Oxbridge", i.e. go to one of the two (not caring which) for the name, or do they want to go to Oxford (or Cambridge) because they like Oxford (or Cambridge) better than Cambridge (or Oxford)? The former would definitely be frowned upon. This forces people to go and see which they like best, and simultaneously to find out whether it's really for them.
Reply 3
Ukazi-TazZy
Because it's unfair lol...


Are you SERIOUS? That's the reason?
Because they get so many applicants. They're already choosing between a million people with AAAA, how much worse would it be if every one of those people were applying to both Oxford and Cambridge?
Reply 5
It might be to prevent:

Insurance: Oxford
Firm: Cambridge
Reply 7
lol can you imagine if someone told you thier backup insurance choice was Oxford...i'd kill them! lol
Reply 8
To answer this question, I think it would be best if I told you about an enlightening conversation I had with a Cambridge Don. You see, I asked him the very same question. He told me it's the very same question that young kids on the playground where I spent most of my days, chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool, all shooting some b-ball outside of the school, when a couple of guys who were up in no good, started making trouble in my neighbourhood; I got in one little fight and my mom got scared, she said you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air. I whistled for a cab and when it came near, the license-plate said fresh and it had a dice in the mirror - if anything I would say that this cab was rare, but I thought "nah, forget it, yo home to Bel Air!" I - pulled - up to the house, about seven or eight, and I yelled to the cabby "yo, home smell ya later." Looked at my kingdom I was finally there, to sit on my throne as the prince of Bel-Air.
HCD
To answer this question, I think it would be best if I told you about an enlightening conversation I had with a Cambridge Don. You see, I asked him the very same question. He told me it's the very same question that young kids on the playground where I spent most of my days, chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool, all shooting some b-ball outside of the school, when a couple of guys who were up in no good, started making trouble in my neighbourhood; I got in one little fight and my mom got scared, she said you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air. I whistled for a cab and when it came near, the license-plate said fresh and it had a dice in the mirror - if anything I would say that this cab was rare, but I thought "nah, forget it, yo home to Bel Air!" I - pulled - up to the house, about seven or eight, and I yelled to the cabby "yo, home smell ya later." Looked at my kingdom I was finally there, to sit on my throne as the prince of Bel-Air.



So much of that is wrong.
You + Fresh Prince = FAIL!
Reply 10
Ukazi-TazZy
So much of that is wrong.
You + Fresh Prince = FAIL!


It's the shortened TV theme version. :rolleyes:
Reply 11
HCD
To answer this question, I think it would be best if I told you about an enlightening conversation I had with a Cambridge Don. You see, I asked him the very same question. He told me it's the very same question that young kids on the playground where I spent most of my days, chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool, all shooting some b-ball outside of the school, when a couple of guys who were up in no good, started making trouble in my neighbourhood; I got in one little fight and my mom got scared, she said you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air. I whistled for a cab and when it came near, the license-plate said fresh and it had a dice in the mirror - if anything I would say that this cab was rare, but I thought "nah, forget it, yo home to Bel Air!" I - pulled - up to the house, about seven or eight, and I yelled to the cabby "yo, home smell ya later." Looked at my kingdom I was finally there, to sit on my throne as the prince of Bel-Air.


lmao:woo:
Reply 12
HCD
To answer this question, I think it would be best if I told you about an enlightening conversation I had with a Cambridge Don. You see, I asked him the very same question. He told me it's the very same question that young kids on the playground where I spent most of my days, chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool, all shooting some b-ball outside of the school, when a couple of guys who were up in no good, started making trouble in my neighbourhood; I got in one little fight and my mom got scared, she said you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air. I whistled for a cab and when it came near, the license-plate said fresh and it had a dice in the mirror - if anything I would say that this cab was rare, but I thought "nah, forget it, yo home to Bel Air!" I - pulled - up to the house, about seven or eight, and I yelled to the cabby "yo, home smell ya later." Looked at my kingdom I was finally there, to sit on my throne as the prince of Bel-Air.


lame.
HCD
To answer this question, I think it would be best if I told you about an enlightening conversation I had with a Cambridge Don. You see, I asked him the very same question. He told me it's the very same question that young kids on the playground where I spent most of my days, chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool, all shooting some b-ball outside of the school, when a couple of guys who were up in no good, started making trouble in my neighbourhood; I got in one little fight and my mom got scared, she said you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air. I whistled for a cab and when it came near, the license-plate said fresh and it had a dice in the mirror - if anything I would say that this cab was rare, but I thought "nah, forget it, yo home to Bel Air!" I - pulled - up to the house, about seven or eight, and I yelled to the cabby "yo, home smell ya later." Looked at my kingdom I was finally there, to sit on my throne as the prince of Bel-Air.

Brilliant explanation.
Reply 14
HCD
To answer this question, I think it would be best if I told you about an enlightening conversation I had with a Cambridge Don. You see, I asked him the very same question. He told me it's the very same question that young kids on the playground where I spent most of my days, chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool, all shooting some b-ball outside of the school, when a couple of guys who were up in no good, started making trouble in my neighbourhood; I got in one little fight and my mom got scared, she said you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air. I whistled for a cab and when it came near, the license-plate said fresh and it had a dice in the mirror - if anything I would say that this cab was rare, but I thought "nah, forget it, yo home to Bel Air!" I - pulled - up to the house, about seven or eight, and I yelled to the cabby "yo, home smell ya later." Looked at my kingdom I was finally there, to sit on my throne as the prince of Bel-Air.



you win.
Because I said so, alright? :hmmm:
HCD
To answer this question, I think it would be best if I told you about an enlightening conversation I had with a Cambridge Don. You see, I asked him the very same question. He told me it's the very same question that young kids on the playground where I spent most of my days, chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool, all shooting some b-ball outside of the school, when a couple of guys who were up in no good, started making trouble in my neighbourhood; I got in one little fight and my mom got scared, she said you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air. I whistled for a cab and when it came near, the license-plate said fresh and it had a dice in the mirror - if anything I would say that this cab was rare, but I thought "nah, forget it, yo home to Bel Air!" I - pulled - up to the house, about seven or eight, and I yelled to the cabby "yo, home smell ya later." Looked at my kingdom I was finally there, to sit on my throne as the prince of Bel-Air.


Homie* :ninja:
the one thing i found unfair is that home students (those studying and living in britain) can't apply to both unis, but yet international students (i.e. American students) when applying for undergraduate courses can apply to BOTH! that's an outrage to the people of britian!
Reply 18
Because people who want to apply to both are jsut going for the prestige of "Oxbridge" and not actually cause of the subjects or whihc uni they prefer.

Personally I wouldn't touch Cambridge with a barge pole; causeI prefer Oxford and well for the subejcts I am thinkning of doing its naff.

Grant :biggrin:
has anyone seen my post? prospective INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS can apply for BOTH oxford and cambridge to study for an undergraduate, whereas for HOME STUDENTS (us) have to pick ONLY ONE!