{"id":1964,"date":"2023-11-24T16:14:37","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T16:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/?p=1964"},"modified":"2023-11-24T16:16:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T16:16:13","slug":"oxbridge-interviews-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/oxbridge-interviews-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"\u300c\u725b\u6a4b\u300dOxbridge Interviews: What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your UCAS application is successful, you will be asked to attend an interview at either Oxford or Cambridge. Interviews are usually held in early December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Oxbridge interviews are infamous for being daunting experiences, you should try to approach them as an opportunity to discuss your chosen subject and express your genuine enthusiasm for the subject. They are also a wonderful opportunity to visit the city and get a sense of whether you could see yourself living and studying there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are applying for a humanities subject, it is likely you will be given a short text to read 15-30 minutes before your interview. Your interviewer will ask you questions about the meaning of this text and your opinion of it. When reading<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>your interview text, it is helpful to consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Who may have written this text?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Why might they have written it? What is (or was, if it\u2019s a historical text) its purpose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 What is the meaning of the text?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Could the text have different meanings for different people?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 What may be the modern implications or views of this text?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are applying for a science or mathematical subject, you may be given a question or problem to solve in your interview. You should solve this out loud and talk through your logic. With these questions\/problems, it is not always necessary to get to the correct answer. The interviewer is more interested in your thought process and whether you can apply your existing knowledge to a new topic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When approaching an interview question or problem, consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Is this question or problem similar to others I have seen?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 What other information may I need to solve this problem or question?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Can more than one approach be taken to solve this problem or question?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 What assumptions am I making about this problem or question?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practice Makes Perfect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice is key when preparing for your Oxbridge interview. Holding mock interviews with your teachers, family and friends will teach you to articulate your thought process aloud and build your confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also recommend that you look at the Youtube pages for both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@oxforduniversity\/playlists\">University of Oxford<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cambridgeuniversity\">University of Cambridge<\/a> for insight videos and examples of real interviews.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know a young person preparing for an Oxbridge or other university interview, Seven Springs Education can assist with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/book-1-to-1-tuition-2\/\">1-to-1 online support sessions<\/a> to help them prepare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Oxbridge applications, and to read personal accounts from alumni and interview panellists check out our <a 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