2x interview. Time in between to read through a paper they sent.
Helped with answering any questions.
Re-read personal statement. Research into subject area.
Enjoy your subject, and use the interviews to show off your knowledge and dedication.
Remember this advice isn't official. There is no guarantee it will reflect your experience because university applications can change between years. Check the official Cambridge and Oxford websites for more accurate information on this year's application format and the required tests.
Also, someone else's experience may not reflect your own. Most interviews are more like conversations than tests and like, any conversation, they are quite interactive.
Number of interviews: 2
Length of interviews: 30 minutes each, plus 20 minutes to read a paper they sent in between
They were very nice and helped with questions.
- I read my personal statement and thought of questions they could ask
- I researched some areas of geography I was interested in to have things to talk about in my interview, and to potentially bring in new concepts.
Truly make sure you are applying to a course you love.
Trust the pooling system, don’t look into admission statistics for each college too much.
Use the interviews as a way to show off your knowledge, preparation, and dedication to your subject.