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OxfordExplaine
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Charlotte Isaacs
English transcript 中文脚本
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Do we offer a course YOU
would enjoy?
Would YOU find our teaching
style engaging?
Are YOU predicted the right grades?
Are YOU ready for the
academic challenge?
www.ox.ac.uk/study
Archaeology and AnthropologyEconomics and ManagementGeographyPhilosophy, Politics & EconomicsHistoryHistory of ArtLawHuman Sciences
ClassicsEnglish Language and LiteratureExperimental PsychologyFine ArtModern LanguagesMusicOriental StudiesTheology & Religion
www.ox.ac.uk/courses
PhysicsMaterials ScienceMathematicsBiological SciencesComputer ScienceEarth SciencesEngineering ScienceChemistry
BiochemistryBiomedical SciencesMedicine
Political Reporter, BBC Graduate entry medic
Audit Associate Associate Consultant, McKinsey & Company
Police Officer, Metropolitan Police Managing Director, Independent Film Production
Agency Innovation Consultant, Happen
Publishing Rights specialist, Hachette
Course V’s CareerWhich course did these graduates study at
Oxford?
A – English Language & LiteratureB - Economics & Management
C – Law
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Tutorials‘At the heart of
the Oxford
learning experienc
e’
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International Tuition Fees:£14,845 - £21,855
($22,390 - $32,962)
www.ox.ac.uk/funding
Living Expenses:£12,641 ($19,063)
Total:£34,441 to £41,421 ($51,934 - $62,460)
College Fees: £6,925
($10,444)
Choose course
and college
Start UCAS
application
Submit applicati
onby15
October
Result of applicatio
n
Choose ‘firm’ and
‘insurance’ choices
Exam results/ confirmation
Written work / tests
Start universi
ty!
Interview
Testregistrati
on
www.ucas.com
Academic ability
and potentia
l
Suitability for chosen course
Subject requirements
Genuine subject
interest YES!Particul
ar school types
Irrelevant extra-
curricular activities
Particular backgrounds
NO
Oxford Explained September 2011
A -level AAA / A*AA / A*A*A
International Bacc. 38 / 39 / 40 with 6/7 in higher level subjects
SAT Reasoning Test
OR
ACT
OR
SAT Subject Tests
At least 1,400 in Critical Reading & Mathematics with 700 or more in writing, giving a combined score of at least 2,100
With a score of at least 32 out of 36 AND grade 5 in three or more Advanced Placement Tests in appropriate subjects
In three appropriate subjects at 700 or better
www.ox.ac.uk/enreqs
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IELTS Overall score of 7.0 with at least 7.0 in each component
TOEFL (internet-based) Overall score of 110 with component scores of at least: Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
Grade A
Cambridge Certificate for Proficiency of English (CPE)
Grade B
International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL)
Score of 5 in English (as Language A or B)
English Language Requirements
Personal Statement
• Work Experience
• Future plans
• Extra curricular activities should focus on transferable skills
Plan it firstSell yourself
Check spellingCheck
grammar Be honest
• Why do I want to study this course?
• Current studies• Outside reading• I have watched/
listened/visited
• Work Experience
• Future plans• Extra –
curricular activities should focus on transferable skills
80% Academic (including
super-curricular)
20% Extra - Curricular
‘Tests stretch and challenge you.We want to see your potential.’
‘We might want to see some of
your written work too!’
• 90% of students will sit
admissions tests• Designed to stretch and
challenge• Looking for potential• Subject specific• Practice is helpful preparation
www.ox.ac.uk/tests
www.ox.ac.uk/writwork
Academic ability and potential to be a successful student
Self-motivation, commitment and passion for the chosen course
Ability to think independently and critically
Engagement with new ideas
‘The interview is designed to emulate the
tutorial system.’
‘There are no trick questions and it’s not the ‘final hurdle’
www.ox.ac.uk/interview
Academic achieveme
ntAdmissions tests
Written work
UCAS personal
statement
UCAS teacher’s reference
Interview
“What can I do now?”
Programme of study
Results – work hard!
Engage and explore
Practise
Wider reading and research
Thank you for listening