Taking a gap year to apply for Oxford??
Would Oxford have an issue with me taking a gap year to apply for Oxford to do history or law?? I unfortunately missed out on the early application schedule this year but I still would like to apply next year Im just not sure if they would consider less of my application because I took a year out to apply. Im positive I will get 3 A* in my A levels and be able to build up more work experience during the year which would help my application too but I dont know if taking a gap year would be a major obstacle
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by roman_Empire67Would Oxford have an issue with me taking a gap year to apply for Oxford to do history or law?? I unfortunately missed out on the early application schedule this year but I still would like to apply next year Im just not sure if they would consider less of my application because I took a year out to apply. Im positive I will get 3 A* in my A levels and be able to build up more work experience during the year which would help my application too but I dont know if taking a gap year would be a major obstacle
I don't think it should be an issue, my previous classmate is taking a gap year to reapply for oxbridge. He got an interview last year and got all A*. It would still be worth emailing admissions for their opinion!!
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by roman_Empire67Would Oxford have an issue with me taking a gap year to apply for Oxford to do history or law?? I unfortunately missed out on the early application schedule this year but I still would like to apply next year Im just not sure if they would consider less of my application because I took a year out to apply. Im positive I will get 3 A* in my A levels and be able to build up more work experience during the year which would help my application too but I dont know if taking a gap year would be a major obstacle
They don't mind gap years, just make sure not to waste it and be productive with your time to support your uni application - read more on History, or Law, get a job, etc etc
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by roman_Empire67Would Oxford have an issue with me taking a gap year to apply for Oxford to do history or law?? I unfortunately missed out on the early application schedule this year but I still would like to apply next year Im just not sure if they would consider less of my application because I took a year out to apply. Im positive I will get 3 A* in my A levels and be able to build up more work experience during the year which would help my application too but I dont know if taking a gap year would be a major obstacle
Hiya @roman_Empire67 ,
many people take gap years before going to uni. Are there any specific plans you have for the year out?
As you said, a gap year might help you build some relevant work experience and may give you the time and space you need to reflect over everything that has happen and give you a fresh start 🤗
Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)
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by Kingston Zhi EnHiya @roman_Empire67 ,
many people take gap years before going to uni. Are there any specific plans you have for the year out?
As you said, a gap year might help you build some relevant work experience and may give you the time and space you need to reflect over everything that has happen and give you a fresh start 🤗
Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)
many people take gap years before going to uni. Are there any specific plans you have for the year out?
As you said, a gap year might help you build some relevant work experience and may give you the time and space you need to reflect over everything that has happen and give you a fresh start 🤗
Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)
Thank you for your reply! There is nothing really confirmed at the moment, but I'm thinking if I applied now or during the holidays I could get some work experience at a Law Firm or shadow a Barrister etc as well as reading more about law etc. Would that be a productive use of the time?
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