Table of Contents
- 1 Is Oxford biased?
- 2 Which are the schools with the most Oxbridge admissions?
- 3 How diverse is Oxford?
- 4 What is the best public school in England?
- 5 Is Oxbridge Oxford?
- 6 What is considered a highly selective college?
- 7 How can I prepare for the online Oxbridge interviews?
- 8 What is the Oxbridge preparation weekend?
Is Oxford biased?
Oxford University has been accused of “institutional bias” against black and minority ethnic students after figures revealed that white applicants to some of the most competitive courses are up to twice as likely to get a place as others, even when they get the same A-level grades.
Which are the schools with the most Oxbridge admissions?
Full Top 100
| X.1 | School | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westminster School, London | Independent |
| 2 | Hills Road College, Cambridge | State (sixth form) |
| 3 | Eton College, Windsor | Independent |
| 4 | Peter Symonds College, Winchester | State (sixth form) |
How diverse is Oxford?
The proportion of UK-domiciled students admitted to Oxford who indicate in their UCAS application that they identify as Mixed Heritage rose from 6.4\% in 2016 to 8.8\% in 2020.
How many black students are there in Cambridge?
Cambridge’s data shows that 904 UK-based BAME students were admitted to a degree course last year, compared to 738 in 2019. The proportion of state school pupils was up from 68.7\% to 70.6\% and the overall number of students admitted rose from 3,528 in 2019 to 3,997.
How selective is Oxford University?
Due to the highly selective admission process and the high number of bright and highly qualified applicants, their admission rates are quite low. For example, in 2018, according to the University of Oxford annual report, of more than 47,000 applicants, less than 9,000 were accepted (19.1 per cent).
What is the best public school in England?
10 Outstanding British Public Schools To Consider
- Eton College.
- Gordonstoun.
- Harrow School.
- The King’s School, Canterbury.
- Westminster School.
- Winchester College.
- Wycombe Abbey.
- St Paul’s School.
Is Oxbridge Oxford?
Oxbridge is a portmanteau of Oxford and Cambridge, the two oldest, wealthiest, and most famous universities in the United Kingdom.
What is considered a highly selective college?
A highly selective college is one that has very competitive admission standards and a very low acceptance rate, because of its highly recognized name and top academic programs and faculty. These schools typically admit only 25\% or fewer of the students who apply.
Is Oxbridge applications good for students?
“I have used Oxbridge Applications with many students over the years and have found them to be excellent. They have contributed to innovations in our Oxbridge support which has seen our Oxbridge offers at Surbiton High triple in recent years when most independent schools are seeing their offers go in the opposite direction.
How many mock interviews have we conducted for Oxbridge admissions?
We provide over two decades of data-driven, industry-leading research into Oxbridge admissions. We conducted 3000 subject-specific mock interviews in 2020 alone. Our world-renown Premier Service is our highest level of support, where we work with over 200 students each year.
How can I prepare for the online Oxbridge interviews?
Our online Mock Interview Package helps you to prepare for the online Oxbridge interviews by giving students the chance to experience four one-hour, subject-specific, formal mock interviews with four different Oxbridge-graduate interviewers.
What is the Oxbridge preparation weekend?
Our flagship event, the Oxbridge Preparation Weekend, was launched over ten years ago. Over the years we have developed a timetable that ensures applicants receive the most beneficial preparation, at this key moment in the application cycle.