The Oxbridge Formula: How to get into Oxford & Cambridge for: 👉Maths 👉Computer Science 👉Physics 👉Engineering 👉Natural Sciences 👉Economics 👉PPE... and more! (STEPMaths Oxbridge Guides) - Softcover

Shah, Paarul; Grindlay, Jessica; Parker, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 183800310X ISBN 13: 9781838003104

Publisher: STEPMaths Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

Who is this book for?

🔎 Do you want to go to Oxford or Cambridge?
🔎 Are you ambitious, passionate and determined?
🔎 Do you study any of the following A Levels?

• Maths
• Further Maths
• Computer Science
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Economics

If you answered YES to all three questions (or are the parent or teacher of someone who would!), you NEED this book!!

Honing in on what STEM Oxbridge applicants need

Packed with recommendations from real Oxbridge students, ‘The Oxbridge Formula’ is an unpretentious guide for Oxbridge applicants to:

👉Maths 👉Computer Science 👉Physics 👉Engineering 👉Materials Science 👉Chemistry 👉Natural Sciences 👉Chemical Engineering 👉Economics 👉E&M 👉PPE 👉Land Economy 👉 + Joint courses

Written in the belief that a guide trying to cover all subjects does justice to none, ‘The Oxbridge Formula’ places an unparalleled focus on quantitative subjects. As a result, every piece of advice illustrates a concrete way to strengthen your application—and the level of detail given is staggering.

Is there really a formula for getting into Oxbridge?

This book debunks the myth that the admissions process is impossible to prepare for. While this book really does present you with a formula, it isn’t the dry, mechanical procedure that you might be expecting.

Chance of Oxbridge Success = P(a, pa, po) + T(a, pa, po) + I(a, pa, po)

It combines practical resources for developing passion, ability, and academic potential with actionable strategies for admissions test and interview success: a winning formula.

Admissions tests covered:

✏️STEP ✏️MAT ✏️CTMUA ✏️PAT ✏️ENGAA ✏️NSAA ✏️ECAA ✏️TSA

What's included?

The intangibles

• The Oxbridge Formula
• What ability, passion and potential are—and what they’re not.

The courses

• In-depth descriptions of all the degree courses
• An insight into the differences between them
• How do your A Levels compare to what you’ll do at uni?
• Qualities that might make you suited to each course
• Oxford vs. Cambridge: whose course will you choose?

Personal Statements

• Applicant profiles: mistakes to avoid and examples to follow
• Tips and resources to develop the intangibles
• Personal statements of current Oxbridge students, critiqued
• Books to read to enhance your application

Admissions Tests

• Admissions test essentials
• Extensive test preparation strategies
• On-the-day exam techniques

Interview

• Resources to help you shine at interview
• Realistic sample interview questions
• Mock interview scripts with analysis

The next steps

• How to prepare for your first year at Oxbridge!
• AND MORE!

Reviews

"Propitious all-round yet detailed guide complete with concrete examples and worthwhile advice"

"The most comprehensive and thorough Oxbridge resource out there- it gives insider advice on absolutely every stage of your application with no stone left unturned"

"Very interesting, providing all the information that might be possibly required before starting out at university, helping with the decision-making process and calming any worries about the unknown applications process. Reading it has left me inspired and motivated!"

"Massively illuminating - by far the best source of course-specific tips and tricks for getting into Oxbridge I've read!"

Edition details

• Publisher: STEPMaths Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 183800310X
• ISBN 13: 9781838003104
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 534