Category: Admissions
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An International Student Perspective: London as a place to work
I had always believed that the London streets are paved with gold, as was mentioned in the story of Dick Whittington and his cat. As an international student, I hope to help you make an informed choice on taking the plunge. I will take this as a dichotomy between studying locally and studying abroad. Cost…
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UCAS Personal Statement Changes
Starting soon, applicants for UK Universities will no longer submit a single, free-form personal statement to UCAS. Instead, they will respond to three predefined โscaffolding questions.โ These questions are designed to help candidates clearly address key points in their applications: On the surface, this change seems like a move toward providing clarity and guidance for…
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Choosing an Oxford college
Instead of listing out the traits of each college, which is often subject to changes, I thought itโd be more helpful to give you a framework of considerations. In general, most colleges have friendly cultures and people will be nice. Learning Which professors are cool? Not every professor in Oxford is a rockstar – though…
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Should I study in Oxford? An International perspective
Getting an offer from Oxford might seem like a life changing experience. I still remember the day I received my Economics & Management offer – my elation nearly caused a car accident. Getting into one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world is a major accomplishment and you should definitely celebrate this incredible…
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Economics and Management Admissions process
Preparation before the admissions process begins You can certainly prepare for the admissions process before the application season starts. Ideally, you should begin in March of the year you plan to apply. Choose your college in advance too: I always recommend selecting a specific college rather than submitting an open application. It was very motivating…