Top 10 Open Day tips
- Try to spend a whole day in Oxford.
- Plan your journey or overnight stay.
- Sign up to our newsletter.
- Do some research before you come.
- On the day, visit subject departments first.
- Then visit some colleges.
- Ask about financial support.
- Ask about careers.
Do you have to book for Oxford Open Days?
Registration for our Open Days is not compulsory, but by entering your details below you will receive lots of useful information about the event and about applying for undergraduate study at Oxford. You will automatically receive our prospective applicants’ newsletter, Choosing Oxford.
How do you plan a university open day?
Research everything about the course, campus, surrounding area, societies, facilities – everything. Then write down any questions you still have to ask university staff or student ambassadors on the open day. Some good questions to ask university staff: What’s the split between seminars and lectures?
How does Oxford Open Application work?
Open applicants are allocated to colleges which have fewer applications in that year. If a college is very oversubscribed for a particular course, shortlisted applicants might be ‘reallocated’ and invited to interview by another college instead.
How do I guarantee a place at Oxford?
6 top tips for winning a place at Oxford or Cambridge:
- Act quickly. Unlike all other universities, the deadline for Oxbridge applications is October, almost a year before the course starts.
- Do your research.
- Create a perfect personal statement.
- Prepare for the admissions tests.
- Be interview ready.
- Be flexible.
Is 1 day enough for Oxford?
Oxford is one of the UK’s most beautiful cities and it’s the perfect city to visit as a day trip from London. One day in Oxford is just enough time to get a flavour of what this wonderful city has to offer. There’s a great food scene, stunning architecture, and lots of places to explore on an Oxford day trip.
Can you walk around Oxford University for free?
Alumni, prospective students and Bodleian Card holders are welcome to visit the College for free between 14:00 and 17:00 provided the College is open. We recommend calling in advance to check the College is open and whether there will be restrictions on where you can visit. The College is currently closed to tourists.
Do parents usually go to university open days?
The majority of people at open days will have someone with them; whether that’s parents or friends.
Do parents go to uni open days?
Should you go with your child to a university open day or virtual event? You can, but it isn’t essential. Your child should take the lead when visiting universities as they’ll be the ones studying and maybe living there. If you do go, be there for support, but make sure you take a step back.
Do you get freebies at uni open days?
Universities use open days to win you over and, to butter you up, they might offer you a few freebies. There’ll likely be the usual goody bags and free pens, but keep an eye out for food and drinks vouchers.
Are you more likely to get into Oxford with an open application?
It doesn’t make any difference.
What is the easiest subject to get into Oxbridge?
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- Best chance of getting an interview (%) Chemistry 96.2. Classics 95.9. Human Sciences 92.8. Modern Languages & Linguistics 92.5.
- Highest Success Rate (%) Classics 40.1. Chemistry 33.6. Theology & Oriental Studies 33.3.
- Highest Success Rate (%) Classics 50.3. Music 48.3. Archaeology & Anthropology 45.1.
Which is the easiest college to get into at Oxford?
Hilda’s is the easiest Oxford college to get into, though. Oxford has a system it calls ‘pooling’. If course places at one college fill up, but the admissions still think that you are a strong candidate, they will send your application to other colleges to consider.
Is AAA good enough for Oxford?
Offers for Oxford places are between A*A*A and AAA at A-level, depending on the course. (See course pages.) See a list of Oxford courses with conditional offers including at least one A*.
Can you get into Oxford with B’s?
Yes! Just about all of my friends got Bs and Cs in their GCSEs and got in with equivalents of A*s at A level. However, only one of us got all A* grades; the rest got the odd A/B at A level but got in anyway through having sat the Oxbridge exam pre-A level.
Is it easier to get into Oxford or Cambridge?
Oxford and Cambridge are highly competitive, and unfortunately, you can only apply to one per year. According to these acceptance numbers, Cambridge appears to be the easier to get accepted.
How do I spend a day in Oxford?
A Day Trip To Oxford: Things to Do in Oxford for a Day
- Take a walking tour.
- Visit the University Colleges.
- Go Punting.
- Imbibe a Beverage.
- Visit Oxford Castle.
- Climb the University Church.
Is Oxford or Cambridge better for a day trip?
Oxford has more of an urban vibe to it. You’ll find photo opportunities around every corner and down almost every street in Cambridge. Oxford has it’s stately buildings and picturesque spots, but as a whole, it’s not as picturesque as Cambridge. Cambridge is also the perfect place for a punting experience.
Is Oxford a walkable city?
Oxford is a magnificent place to explore on foot – in fact that’s the only way to see it properly. There are many walking routes and many aspects of Oxford to explore – not just colleges and fine buildings, but also waterways, parkland, art, industry, science and a long, sometimes turbulent history.
Was any of Harry Potter filmed in Oxford?
Many fans think of London when they think of Harry Potter, and while the city is home to myriad filming locations, it’s Oxford, England that really oozes Hogwarts’ vibes. Located about 60 miles from London, Oxford is where numerous Harry Potter scenes were filmed across Oxford’s colleges.
What Oxford college was Harry Potter filmed?
Christ Church: Christ Church College provided the location for many Harry Potter scenes.