An interview is a high-pressure environment – but it can also be a rewarding one. Oxbridge interviews, though notoriously challenging, are designed to mimic the kind of tutorials which you will be taking should you be successful in your application. Tutors aren’t trying to trip you up or confuse you. Find out some strategies to stay calm and confident come interview day with successful Oxford English applicant, Sarah.

A Biological Natural Sciences Cambridge graduate leads you through the intricacies of the course, his application experience, and top tips for personal statement, admissions test and interview preparation. From ideas for reading new scientific articles and staying updated on novel challenges in the science world, to tips on approaching specific interview question formats, learn how to approach preparation for the multidisciplinary degree.

Looking to apply to Oxford or Cambridge for law? Cambridge law graduate and U2 law tutor, Ben, details his experience of an Oxbridge Law interview, to demystify the process and lead you through his top tips for preparation. Learn about the different formats of Oxbridge law interview questions and how to approach them.

If you want to apply to Oxbridge or any other high ranking university, it’s incredibly important to read around your chosen subject. Oxford graduate, Ellen, guides you through the kind of research you should be doing to demonstrate a passion and commitment to learning, enhance your personal statement and allow you to dazzle at interview.

In their penultimate school year, many students find themselves considering an application to Oxbridge as well as the Ivy League universities in America. With Oxford and Cambridge ranked No. 1 and 2 in the world by Times Higher Education and Ivy Leagues’ Stanford, MIT, CIT, Harvard, Princeton and Yale, directly behind, it’s not hard to see why it is a difficult choice for high performing students. But is it possible to do both?

“At one of my interviews I was presented with an MRI scan and asked to describe what I saw. At the other, I was asked to describe a scientific experiment.” Read on to find out Síle’s top tips for preparing a medicine application to Oxbridge, including personal statement advice, work experience suggestions and interview questions!

Interviews can seem scary and hard to prepare for as you never quite know what to expect. However, they are extremely important, with many selections for school and university applications made almost entirely on interview performance alone. Luckily, there are a number of things you can do during the interview and in preparation that can really help you stand out. Check out Poppy, Oxford Psychology graduate and DPhil researcher’s top sips for success.