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Expert guidance on Oxbridge admissions from our team of Oxford and Cambridge graduates.

Admissions Guide

The Oxbridge Application Timeline for 2026 Entry: Every Date You Need

A month-by-month breakdown of the Oxford and Cambridge application process, from registration to results day. Know exactly what to do and when.

·14 min read
Entrance Exams

Oxbridge Entrance Exams for 2026 Entry: What Changed and How to Prepare

Oxford has scrapped the MAT, PAT, TSA, and HAT. Here is everything you need to know about the new ESAT, TMUA, and TARA tests, plus the LNAT and UCAT.

·15 min read
Personal Statement

How to Answer the New UCAS Structured Questions for Oxbridge

The personal statement is gone. For 2026 entry, UCAS has replaced it with three specific questions. Here is how to answer each one if you are applying to Oxford or Cambridge.

·13 min read
Interview Prep

How to Prepare for an Oxbridge Interview: A Practical Guide

What actually happens in an Oxbridge interview, how it differs from what most students expect, and a structured approach to preparing for one.

·14 min read
Admissions Guide

Oxford vs Cambridge: How to Decide Which One to Apply To

You can only apply to one. Here is a honest comparison of how teaching, course structure, admissions, and student life differ between the two universities.

·13 min read
Access and Widening Participation

Applying to Oxbridge from a State School: What You Actually Need to Know

State school students are underrepresented at Oxford and Cambridge, but both universities are actively trying to change this. Here is practical, specific advice.

·14 min read
Application Strategy

Super-Curricular Activities: What Oxbridge Actually Wants to See

Duke of Edinburgh and team sports will not get you into Oxford or Cambridge. Here is what will, with specific examples for every major subject area.

·13 min read
Admissions Guide

How to Choose an Oxbridge College (And Why It Matters Less Than You Think)

With 39 colleges at Cambridge and 30 at Oxford, the choice can feel overwhelming. Here is what actually differs between colleges and how to make a sensible decision.

·12 min read
Subject Guide

Applying for Medicine at Oxford or Cambridge: The Complete Guide

Medicine is one of the most competitive Oxbridge courses, with around 10 applicants per place. Here is how the admissions process works and how to prepare.

·15 min read
Admissions Guide

What Oxbridge Admissions Tutors Actually Look For (In Their Own Words)

We have collected published statements from Oxford and Cambridge admissions tutors about what they want to see. Here is what they say, and what it means for your application.

·12 min read
After Results

Rejected from Oxbridge? What to Do Next (And Why It Is Not the End)

Thousands of outstanding students are rejected every year. Here is how to handle it, what your options are, and why your future is not defined by one admissions decision.

·11 min read