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MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE
Oxbridge Application UCAS Application The first stage of an application to Oxford or Cambridge is submitting an application via UCAS. At this stage it is worth noting that it is not possible to apply for both Oxford and Cambridge. As well as choosing whether to apply to Oxford or Cambridge, you will need to decide on your course and college before applying. This application will include your Personal Statement, as well as an academic reference from your HM.
The Guidance Department offers in depth advice on the UCAS application more generally to pupils at the following points in the cycle: ·
Lent Term Higher Education Briefing (EGN)
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Summer Term UCAS Application Briefing (EGN)
· Summer Term Personal Statement Briefing (EGN) · House sessions at close of Summer Term and start of U6 Michaelmas Term (Guidance beaks) · Follow-up Individual Consultations (Guidance beaks) The application deadline for Oxford and Cambridge courses is earlier than other universities: applications for 2022 entry must be submitted by 15th October. Your application, however, must be put together and submitted to Guidance at the end of September to allow for checking and polishing, and also to give your HM the opportunity to fashion their reference so that it dovetails with your application.
Personal Statement The Personal Statement is a chance for you to articulate why you would like to study a particular course or subject, and what skills and experience you possess that show your passion for your chosen field. It is a document that can be no longer than 47 lines, or 4000 characters, long – around one side of A4 typed. There will be further guidance on writing Personal Statements in the Summer Term, but note that for Oxbridge, your Personal Statement must be significantly academic and outline the reasons why you would be an excellent candidate to study your chosen course. See the below advice from Oxford:
Oriel College Oxford
“Tutors at Oxford are only interested in your academic ability and potential. They want to see that you are truly committed to the subject or subjects you want to study at university but it’s not enough just to say that you have a
