How NOT to get into Oxford University.

Only a small number of people each year are accepted into the University of Oxford. But why do people not get in, and what can we learn from this?

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SECTIONS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:42 - Don't Apply
1:06 - Feeling underqualified
1:53 - Not for people like me
2:57 - Logistics
3:44 - Personal statement issues
4:51 - Miss the deadline
5:22 - Don't prep the admissions test
6:12 - Don't prep the interview
7:06 - Fake it 'til you break it
7:51 - Reject Oxford
8:23 - Conclusion

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Where are you going to university? - University College, Oxford to read engineering

[katheriness]

I just got in Oxford properly because of him! Thank

[thlma]

I truly believe that with your help anyone (and I mean ANYONE) can manage to not get in!! :)
Great video as usual x

[shinyjirachi]

why am i watching this... i'm literally an american person applying to harvard.

[JackWabbitTV]

ONLY 1 GREGGS?! WHAT A DISGRACE. Here in Leeds we have one around every corner. I hope that that Greggs isn't too far away from my college or faculty.

[rachaelwhite]

such a (un)useful video! But seriously, applying to Ox is the best thing I've ever done, you won't regret it! <3

[andyrobertshaw]

The best line came near the end - 'Do not let your parents or teachers force you into making a decision that isn't right for you' .
Having seen Oxford, and strongly disliking the University, I was persuaded at the very last minute to apply there. I was going to apply to Cambridge, and was all ready to do that. Then was advised I was apparently more likely to get into Oxford.
Listening to this untimely advice is one of the biggest regrets of my life.
Thankfully I did not receive an offer, so was not under any more pressure to go to Oxford.

[natalie.piano]

Thank you for this video, very helpful!

[sippytea]

Compared to US Ivy Leauge costs, Oxford is practically free. It’s kind of sad honestly

[isabelwebb]

Love this channel! I was wondering what you think about books such as “the Oxbridge formula”, do they really help students or do you have any other recommendations? Also when you do go to oxford, could you do some student vlogs as I don’t see many oxford you tubers that study STEM subjects. Thanks😁

[jazzyjames]

Could you make a video for international students applying to Oxford please Thank you

[rebakasurafle]

I never see such fulent speaker and am form afica coming soon in uk and wish me luck that uk school can accept me to 10 th or 11th school

[lightboxpho]

My hopes are getting crushed as every school in Lebanon (Excluding the very few who run on the US system) does not offer any AP exams, IB exams, SAT subject tests, or A levels. Is there any way I can get into any good university in the UK without leaving my country just for some tests? I have a 3.9 GPA and a 1560 on my SATS, I also have a lot of extracurricular activities, and I speak 4 different languages fluently while also learning a 5th one at the moment. I'm also taking what most people consider the hardest courses in the Lebanese education system and am doing very good at them. Do I have a chance to get into universities like Oxford, Cambridge, or even Manchester?

[selinahwanyonyi]

Kindly make a video of how international students can apply to Oxford

[haha-qjpw]

would there be interview questions that you should prepare for? such as, how did you end up applying for this subject? were you asked such questions?

[forgot]

I want to go into radiotherapy I can’t find out what to do

[Leah-rrnl]

if someone got mostly 7s & 8s at gcses but one 5 but they still met the alevel requirements and the subject in which they got a 5 wasnt relevant to the course they’re looking to apply to would they still stand a chance??

[yorkielover]

This was a great vid! I'm still a bit early, but I'm thinking abt applying in a couple of years. Can i ask, you mentioned abt getting 7, 8, 9s in GCSEs, did you get them marks? Or we you just saying that those are obv the highest marks you can get, etc.?

[satabdisatabdi]

is it possible to get into oxford with SAT results?!as an international student

[safiabennaoum]

my parents aren't poor but they aren't wealthy either so the fees are too expensive but i can't get a bursary because my household income isn't low enough. i'm not complaining but i don't know what to do! and i have two sisters who also need money for their studies :/

[Hi-ombl]

Do you have any advice about possibly not meeting your requirements for your oxford offer? I got anxious in my first few exams (doing 4 subjects) and am worried that I may not meet them. I read that its down to the college them self and I have an offer from St Edmund. Of course, I'm trying my hardest till its over! but any advice on this? It is my firm