Getting into University: Oxford and Cambridge 2026 Entry: Create a Standout UCAS Application and Secure...

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Mat Carmody

Getting into University

Oxford and Cambridge 2026 Entry: Create a Standout UCAS Application and Secure Your University...

Mat Carmody

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Trotman
07 April 2025

The ultimate guide to securing a place at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Now in its 28th edition, Getting into Oxford & Cambridge is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information to help you prepare a strong university application and win one of the fiercely sought-after places at Oxbridge. It will also give you vital insights into what it’s really like to study there.

This practical and comprehensive book will lead you through every stage of the process, including:

Full profiles of each college and tips on choosing the best one for you Useful advice on the early preparation you can do to gain a head start Invaluable guidance on writing an effective UCAS personal statement for Oxbridge in the new three-part format for 2026 entry Full details of the written tests you will face prior to or during the interviews Information on what to expect at interview and tips on how to shine Case studies and sample personal statements from successful Oxbridge applicants

MPW Guides make the complex process of getting into higher education clear and accessible to all. Written by acknowledged experts in a concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice.

By: Mat Carmody
Imprint: Trotman
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 28th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781911724384
ISBN 10: 191172438X
Pages: 286
Publication Date: 07 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , ELT Advanced , Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

CONTENTS PART I - First Considerations 1. Why study at Oxford or Cambridge? 2. Choosing your university and college 3. Entry requirements 4. Money matters PART II - Your Application 5. The early stages of preparation 6. Experience to support your application 7. The UCAS application and the personal statement 8. Non-standard applications PART III - Tests, Interviews & Beyond 9. Succeeding at written tests 10. Surviving the interview 11. Getting the letter PART IV - College Profiles Appendices

Matthew Carmody read Philosophy at Queens’ College, Cambridge. He continued his studies at King’s College London, obtaining an MPhil and then a PhD in Philosophy. He has taught in a number of schools and universities, both in England and Poland. Matthew is currently Head of Faculty and a tutor at MPW London, where he oversees the Oxbridge programme and teaches philosophy, religious studies and the EPQ. He is a member of the Senior Leadership Team that oversees the running of the college. He also does editorial work for a Polish journal of philosophy, and has translated books and articles from Polish to English.