Should I reapply to Oxford?

The choice to reapply is personal, not to be taken lightly or made quickly. For some students, the decision to reapply will be a gut reaction, especially if they’ve been set on Oxbridge for a long time. However, it’s important to remember that these two universities are not the be-all and end-all of higher education.

Is getting into Oxford really that hard?

While only 7\% of pupils in England and Wales are from the independent sector, they make up around 46\% of Oxford’s undergraduates. Getting in is hard, but perhaps not as hard as people think, says Mike Nicholson, the university’s head of undergraduate admissions, with on average five applications for every place.

Did you get a rejection letter from Oxford Six years ago?

Six years ago I received my Oxford rejection letter. Here’s why I framed it. Scrolling Instagram this week I came across the Oxford University account congratulating students who’d just received their offers. But there, scattered in the comments, was the inevitable. “I just got rejected”. Six years ago, that was me.

Can you take two rejections when applying to Oxbridge?

When you’re applying to Oxbridge there are no guarantees. No one can tell you you’re a dead cert. There’s no such thing. When you’re applying to Oxbridge there are no guarantees. Click To Tweet Basically, you have to decide how much this is worth to you and whether you can take two rejections.

Is a rejection from a university really that bad?

A rejection from a university in itself is not so bad, but please be respectful of the fact that she’s been rejected from the place she loves, even if you haven’t experienced the same thing yourself. Rep:? You get these gems as you gain rep from other members for making good contributions and giving helpful advice.

Should I apply to Oxford or Cambridge University?

When you apply to Oxford or Cambridge you expose yourself to the very great risk that you will be rejected. The ratio of the number of applicants to the number of places means that you’ll probably be in the 75\% or more of applicants who are rejected. Some will have their hard work and intelligence rewarded and been offered a place.