There has previously been speculation that the Oxbridge Rule, a rule which prevents prospective students from applying to both Oxford and Cambridge University, was a result of the historical competition between the two Universities as the schools do not want to be second choice to anyone, let alone their ‘rivals’.
Are you allowed to apply to both Oxford and Cambridge?
You can only apply to one course at Oxford, and you can’t apply to Oxford and Cambridge in the same year. See information on all our courses. Check the admission requirements for your course. Specific grades and subjects required are also shown on each course page.
Is it more difficult to get into Cambridge or Oxford?
If you only take into account the general acceptance rates (for 2019), it appears that it is easier to get into Cambridge, as their acceptance rate across all colleges was 21.92%, whereas Oxford only admitted 14.25% of their total applicants.
Why do people get rejected by Oxford?
Oxbridge is extremely oversubscribed and they can’t possibly take everyone, so people who would do really well there do get rejected simply because there’s not enough space and there may be some people who are marginally better or the uni haven’t seen the full picture of a person.
Why can’t I apply to Oxford and Cambridge in the same year?
Basically, it comes down to supply and demand. Both universities know that they are going to receive a huge volume of applications, so by allowing people to apply for both institutions, it would create an even larger number of applicants to assess for a limited intake at each.
Can you apply to both Yale and Harvard?
The results of the study revealed that of those admitted to both Harvard and Yale, about 65 percent chose Harvard. Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Jeff Brenzel declined to release Yale’s own cross-admit figures, but he said Yale’s data is fairly consistent with the data from the 2004 report.
Can you get into Oxford with B’s?
Most Russell Group universities do accept Btecs; you can find a full list of Russell Group universities and their Btec admissions policies in this article, as well as advice on applying to university with a vocational qualification. The University of Oxford will accept Btecs alongside A-levels, depending on the course.
Is Oxbridge or Ivy League harder?
Ivy League – 35,000 Applicants to each Ivy, about 6% acceptance rate (much lower for international students). Oxbridge – 3,000/4,000 Applicants each, about 20%-30% acceptance rate (varies depending on course and college etc, but overall much easier to get into by the numbers than the Ivy League).
Is Harvard better than Oxford?
Harvard is ranked #2 in National Universities and #1 in Global Universities by U.S. News, and #1 by the Round University Ranking. Oxford is ranked #1 in Best Global Universities in Europe and #5 in Best Global Universities by U.S. News, and #2 by the QS World University Rankings.
Where do Oxbridge rejects go?
Mostly, Oxbridge applicants will want to go to the best university possible for their subject, and if their application to Oxbridge falls through that will often send them to Durham/UCL (arts subjects), LSE (social sciences) or Imperial (science subjects). Other common ones are York, Edinburgh and Exeter.
What percentage of Oxford applicants get an interview?
At Oxford just over half of all applicants will be interviewed, compared with 75% at Cambridge. Students are encouraged to regard the interview as a short conversation tutorial about their subject.
How many people are rejected from Oxbridge?
Once again, the term “Oxbridge rejects” rears its ugly head. Every year, 25,000 or so of our brightest young people apply to Oxbridge and there are only 7,000 places. By definition, 18,000 will not get in and the admissions tutors at Oxbridge admit that the decisions are often a hair’s breadth either way.
How many unis can I apply for UK?
five different universities
Fill in the application form. You only fill in one UCAS application, but with it you have five choices. You can apply to five different universities for the same course or five different courses at the same university – it’s up to you. You only write one personal statement for all five choices.
Should I choose Oxford or Cambridge?
Best of the best
However, there is a common perception that Cambridge is slightly better for sciences, while Oxford is marginally stronger for social sciences and humanities – but both Universities insist there is no significant difference.
Can I apply to the same university twice?
Can you apply for different courses at the same university? Yes, you can apply to more than one course at the same university. For instance, you might apply to a single honours English course and a joint honours English and Media course, both at the same university.
Can you go to Harvard at 16?
Students must be 15 years of age at time of registration. Graduate credit. To register for graduate credit, students must be 18 years of age and ordinarily, possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited US institution or the international equivalent. Students must be 18 years of age at time of registration.
What is the hardest college to get into?
Presenting: The 25 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America
- Stanford University. Geri Lavrov.
- Harvard University. Photo by Lisi Cai.
- California Institute of Technology. Wolterk.
- Princeton University. aimintang.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- United States Naval Academy.
- University of Chicago.
- Yale University.
Does Harvard accept 3 years?
Three-Year Degrees
Ordinarily, only four-year bachelor’s degrees are considered acceptable for eligibility to our graduate program. Three-year degrees, including those earned from schools participating in the Bologna process, are considered on a case-by-case basis, as are two-year degrees.
Do GCSE grades matter for Oxford?
GCSEs. GCSEs will be taken in to account when we consider your application but they are just one aspect that we look at. GCSE results will be considered alongside your personal statement, academic reference, predicted grades and performance in any written work or written test required for your course.
What is a 9 in GCSE equivalent to?
As per the guide below, issued by the exams regulator Ofqual, the numerical system essentially boils down to the following: 9 = High A* grade. 8 = Lower A* or high A. 7 = Lower A grade.
Do Cambridge look at GCSEs?
There are no GCSE (or equivalent) requirements for entry to Cambridge. GCSE results are looked at as a performance indicator, but within the context of the performance of the school/college where they were achieved.
