Why do some people get into Oxford without good MAT scores

I got an offer to study maths at Oxford, I didn't do particularly well on the MAT (57) and some of the people around me say its contextual. How significant is the contextual aspect in offers, why do some people get rejected with scores as high as 90?

Reply 1

RichE

Presumably you had good interviews. It’s not all about the MAT.

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

Original post by RichE

Presumably you had good interviews. It’s not all about the MAT.

One of my interviews went very very poorly; however, the other three I gave perfect answers.

Reply 3

Stiffy Byng

Oxford academics trust their own judgment. They get to choose whom they want to teach. A group of those academics has just chosen YOU. Imposter Syndrome is not compulsory! Congratulations! You are allowed some well earned self esteem. If you still have to obtain grades to take up the offer, go for it in the next few months, and don't fall at the final hurdle. I hope that you will enjoy your time at university.

Reply 4

Stiffy Byng

PS: ignore whatever "some of the people around you" say. Their opinions are of no value The only opinions that matter in this instance are the opinions of the group of World-class mathematicians at an Oxford college who would like you to join them and become a member of that college and of the university in October. Don't disappoint the maths whizzes - ace your grades and join your peers.

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