Philosophy, Politics And Economics @ Hertford, Oxford in 2019

Interview format

3 x 20-30 min interviews, over 2 days

Interview content

Discussed a pre-interview test; discussed models of rational economic analysis

Best preparation

Practice papers, coming up with answers to past interview questions

Final thoughts

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Interview Format

Test taken: TSA

Number of interviews: 3

Skype interview: No

Interview spread: 1 Monday morning, 1 Monday afternoon, 1 Tuesday morning

Length of interviews: 23 minutes each

What happened in your interview? How did you feel?

We talked about my answers to a pre-interview test, taken at the college. In Economics, we discussed two models of rational economic analysis.

How did you prepare?

I did practice papers, and came up with answers to practice interview questions. I also had some practice interviews.

Looking back, what advice would you give to your past self?

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