Is it easier to get into Oxford with an open application?

Competition for places at all Oxford colleges is very strong. None of them is easy to get in to. Open applicants are allocated to colleges which have fewer applications in that year.

Does open application increase chances?

For equally well-qualified students, making an open application or specifying a preference College makes no difference to their chances of being made an offer.

Can you make an open application to Oxford?

If you want to study at Oxford, you need to apply a year before the start date of your course by completing an online UCAS application form. Applications open in June so you can start work on the form from then. You won’t be able to submit your application until early September.

Is it better to make an open application?

Once allocated to a College, your application is treated exactly the same as any other application. For equally well-qualified applicants, making an open application or indicating a preference College makes no difference to your chance of being made an offer.

Which is the hardest Oxford College to get into?

I have this data averaged over the years 2007-2010, where the hardest colleges to get into are:

• Worcester (43\% chance of getting an offer from another college)
• Magdalen (39\% change of getting an offer from another college)
• Brasenose (36\% change of getting an offer from another college)

Which Oxford College has the highest acceptance rate?

There are 45 colleges under the University of Oxford. Out of these, Somerville College has the highest rate of acceptance at 27\%. It also receives a very low amount of applicants. Somerville receives the second lowest number of applicants after St Hilda’s.

Can you apply Oxford to Cambridge?

It is not possible to apply to both Oxford and Cambridge in the same admissions year. We recommend that you look closely at the undergraduate courses offered by both universities and apply to the one that most appeals to you. There are however some similarities in the application process for Oxford and Cambridge.

Are you more likely to get into Cambridge with an open application?

Open applications won’t impact your chances either way.

Which is the poshest Oxford College?

Christ Church
Supposedly, Christ Church is the poshest Oxford college, Merton is where fun goes to die and everyone at Wadham is left-wing.

Do you have to choose a college when applying to Oxford?

For starters, you don’t even have to choose one. About 80\% of applicants do select a college, but you can also make an open application, where you don’t specify a college. Bear in mind that the Oxford colleges are more similar than they are different.

What are your chances of getting into Oxford or Cambridge?

You then get called to be interviewed in December. By the time you are sitting opposite your interviewer, your chances of success at Oxford are around 1 in 3 – and about 1 in 4 at Cambridge. You can’t prepare your answers for an interview as you’ll never be able to predict what questions you’ll be asked.

How can I get advice on applying to Oxbridge?

Additionally, feel free to contact our Oxbridge advising team on +44 (0)207499 2394 or email at [email protected] to discuss your situation. Private Consultation prices start at £295 for an hour-long session, and are led by senior members of the Oxbridge Applications team, to help to shape students’ approach to their application.

Why study at Oxford University?

This helps make our University one of the most exciting learning environments anywhere. Oxford is recognised as offering one of the best educations in the world and competition for places to study here at undergraduate level is intense. On average we receive over 20,000 applications for approximately 3,250 places each year.