Tag Archives: Oxbridge

Year 13 Applying for Oxbridge/Medicine?

  IF YOUR ARE STILL CONSIDERING APPLYING FOR OXBRIDGE/MEDICINE, PLEASE COME AND SEE MR HAND URGENTLY. YOUR DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 15TH OCTOBER SO YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE YOUR STATEMENT AND APPLICATION DONE BY 7TH OCTOBER. YOU MAY NEED … Continue reading

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Staircase 12

Staircase 12 is University College Oxford’s online hub of resources for students aiming high at school and thinking about applying to top universities. You’ll find plenty of resources to help you develop your interests, book reviews from current undergrads to … Continue reading

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13th October

Have a look at this link to  Staircase12, University College Oxford’s online hub of resources for students aiming high at school and thinking about applying to top universities. You’ll find plenty of resources to help you develop your interests, book reviews … Continue reading

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FutureLearn

Follow this link to the whole range of FREE online courses offered by universities both here and abroad. https://www.futurelearn.com/ It’s a fantastic resource and is linked to the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) that the University of Southampton offer.  Look at … Continue reading

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EPQ Applications

If you would like to do the EPQ, please apply by letter or e mail to Mr Hand (rhand@littleheath.w-berks.sch.uk) by Thursday 26th June.  You should state, in no more than 200 words, why you want to do the EPQ and what … Continue reading

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Russell Brand on Newsnight

Manic actor and comedian Russell Brand talks to Jeremy Paxman about the coming revolution in Newsnight.  Well worth a watch as Brand talks about the problem with politics and comes out with facts like “300 Americans between them have as much … Continue reading

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UCAS: statement tips from Which? University

Follow this link to Which? University guide for more tips on statements and interviews.  There are also specific subject tips like this English one.  Check on other pages for different subjects.

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Oxford maths attainment test preparation course

A2 maths students – please see below Oxford maths attainment test preparation course This course is intended for students applying for Oxford degree courses in Mathematics, Mathematics & Statistics or Mathematics & Philosophy. Students applying for any of the above … Continue reading

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Oxbridge, vets, medics!

If you are still thinking of applying for Oxford, Cambridge, medicine or vetinary science, I need to know you are definites.  Please come and see me as soon as possible so I can make sure your references are done and … Continue reading

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Personal statements: Oxbridge

University College Oxford produced a useful guide to help construct your personal statement: Final printout for personal statements It has an Oxbridge ‘slant’ to it but is equally useful for any application to any institution.  You should try to come back with a … Continue reading

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