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Oxford experimental psych interview

Can anyone estimate the minimum TSA score (or maybe a range) that could ensure a chance to be shortlisted for the Oxford Psychology program, given that I have strong A-Level and IGCSE results. Also, if there will be any math-related questions for applicants doing alevel maths during the interview?

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by Anonymous
Can anyone estimate the minimum TSA score (or maybe a range) that could ensure a chance to be shortlisted for the Oxford Psychology program, given that I have strong A-Level and IGCSE results. Also, if there will be any math-related questions for applicants doing alevel maths during the interview?

I’m sure i read somewhere that 60 is a strong score in the TSA, but the score is considered alongside other factors such as personal statement and grades rather than being the sole determiner of you getting onto the course. I’m not doing maths but I heard that there may be questions about probability and interpretation of graphs!

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by Anonymous
Can anyone estimate the minimum TSA score (or maybe a range) that could ensure a chance to be shortlisted for the Oxford Psychology program, given that I have strong A-Level and IGCSE results. Also, if there will be any math-related questions for applicants doing alevel maths during the interview?

I think any score over 60 is competitive for psych - as long as your scores are pretty equally weighted between critical thinking and problem solving, which college have you applied to?

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by tilllyb07
I think any score over 60 is competitive for psych - as long as your scores are pretty equally weighted between critical thinking and problem solving, which college have you applied to?


St Edmund!

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by Anonymous
St Edmund!

nice! i've applied to brasenose, i reckon we will hear next week :smile:

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by tilllyb07
I think any score over 60 is competitive for psych - as long as your scores are pretty equally weighted between critical thinking and problem solving, which college have you applied to?

Hello, I am also applying for Experimental Psychology at Oxford and I applied to Magdalen College.
I hope we hear about the interviews soon:-)!

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by Klaudiiii
Hello, I am also applying for Experimental Psychology at Oxford and I applied to Magdalen College.
I hope we hear about the interviews soon:-)!

me too, I'm getting impatient looll

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by Josephinaaaa
me too, I'm getting impatient looll

Looking like next week for the replies :s-smilie: check out the EP applicants thread, I think someone will post on there if they get an interview!

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by citay
Looking like next week for the replies :s-smilie: check out the EP applicants thread, I think someone will post on there if they get an interview!

Ooooo thanks, i will! 🙏

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I've applied for Psychology and Linguistics at Worcester, I haven't heard yet either ☹️

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by Klaudiiii
Hello, I am also applying for Experimental Psychology at Oxford and I applied to Magdalen College.
I hope we hear about the interviews soon:-)!
omg i applied to magdalen college too

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