UE OXBRIGE
PLANNING
The eternal question: Oxford or Cambridge?
Lifelong decision: which course (major) to choose?
G5 OXFORD
CAMBRIDGE
Grades 9-10|Years 11-12 (England)
• IELTS/TOEFL
[US] Pre-AP/AP
[UK] GCSE/A Level
[IB] MYP
[US Math] AMC 10
[UKMT] SMC
[US AAPT] PhysicsBowl
[UK BPhO] AS Physics Challenge
[US] USACO
[US] NEC
How to make an early plan when applying to Oxford and Cambridge?
- What are Oxbridge’s criteria for selecting candidates?
- What level of English should be achieved at each stage?
- What kind of international competitions are helpful for applying to Oxbridge?
- How to determine the course (major) to apply for in the future?
- What are the suggestions for initially determining the course (major)?
An Outstanding Assistnat for Oxbridge Planning — “Oxbridge Essentials”
- How to choose a course and a college?
- How to increase the chances of being admitted: analysis of application difficulty for each major
- How to prepare for the admissions assessments: introdction and test-prep guide
- How to prepare for an interview
- How to write a personal statement
- “Maths Collection” for mathematics courses
- “Computing Collection” for computer sciences courses
- “Physics Collection” for physics courses
- “Engineering Collection” for engineering courses
- “Economics Collection” for economics courses
Middle School Curricula
The mainstream international curricula at this stage:- US middle school: Pre-AP/AP
- British middle school: GCSE/A Level
- IB MYP
Intermediate Olympiad-Prep Courses
At this stage, recommended competitions to selectively participate in:- American Mathematics Competition: AMC 10
- British Mathematics Competition: SMC
- American Physics Competition: PhysicsBowl
- British Physics Competition: AS Challenge
- American Computer Competition: USACO
- American Economics Competition: NEC
Summer Vacation for Grade 10| Year 11 (England)
[US Math] AMC 12/AIME
[UKMT] BMO
[US AAPT] Physics Team
[UK] BPhO
[US] USACO
[Chem] UKChO/CCC
[Bio] USABO/BBO
[Econ] NEC/IEO
• Scarce resources
• High barriers to entry
• Oxbridge professors teach in person
• Recommendation letter written by professors
• IELTS/TOEFL
Advanced Olympiad-Prep Courses
At this stage, recommended competitions to selectively participate in:
- [US Math] AMC 12/AIME
- [UKMT] BMO
- [US AAPT] F=ma/Physics Team
- [UK] BPhO
- American Computer Competition: USACO
- [Econ] NEC/IEO
High-Quality Oxbridge Guaranteed Admission Programme
Enrolled only after passing a comprehensive evaluation ☑ A completion of 300 hours of academic coursework required ☑ Oxbridge professors (online) tutoring ☑ Recommendation letter written by Oxbridge professors ☑Grade 11|Years 12 (England)
• at least 9 months' preparation recommended
• for Maths/CS courses
• A Level/AP/IB DP/HK DSE
• IELTS/TOEFL
Preparation for Cambridge STEP 2024
All new 7th edition [STANDARD COURSE] Video + PDF + Practice [QUESTION BANK] Workbook + Categorised Questions + Past Questions Learn moreAdvanced Olympiad-Prep Courses
At this stage, recommended competitions to selectively participate in:
- [US Math] AMC 12/AIME
- [UKMT] BMO
- [US AAPT] F=ma/Physics Team
- [UK] BPhO
- American Computer Competition: USACO
- [Econ] NEC/IEO
EPQ and Online Research Projects
Mentored by Oxbridge Ivy League professors
Topics cover various fields of science, engineering, business, and economics
Recommendation letter from professors
First author of international journals
Foundation-Pro CoursesHigh School Curricula
The mainstream international curricula at this stage:
- US high schools: AP
- British high schools: A Level
- IB DP
- Hong Kong high school: DSE
Summer Vacation for Grade 11| Year 12 (England)
• Oxford MAT/PAT/TSA etc.
• 2024 Cambridge assessments are waiting for new policies
Oxbridge Admissions Statistics Analysis
Analysis of admissions statistics for all courses of the University of Oxford
(2011-2021)
Analysis of admissions statistics for all colleges of the University of Oxford
(2011-2021)
Analysis of admissions statistics for Chinese applicants of the University of Oxford
(2016-2021)
Analysis of admissions statistics for all courses/colleges of the University of Cambridge
(2011-2021)
Analysis of admissions statistics for Chinese applicants of the University of Cambridge
(2016-2021)
2024 Oxbridge-Prep
Oxford MAT Oxford PAT Oxford TSA Cambridge TMUA (waiting for new policies) Cambridge ENGAA (waiting for new policies) Cambridge NSAA (waiting for new policies) Learn more“Oxbridge Essentials” covers the entire Oxbridge application process
- How to choose a course and a college?
- How to increase the chances of being admitted: analysis of application difficulty for each major
- How to prepare for the admissions assessments: introdction and test-prep guide
- How to prepare for an interview
- How to write a personal statement
Five collections
- “Maths Collection” for mathematics courses
- “Computing Collection” for computer sciences courses
- “Physics Collection” for physics courses
- “Engineering Collection” for engineering courses
- “Economics Collection” for economics courses
Grade 12|Year 13 (England)
• Held in October
• From November to December
• (Un)conditional offers recieved in January
• Held in June
• for Maths/CS courses
• Helpful for university study
• By mid-August
• English Language requirements satisfied
• Grades of high school subject requirements satisfied
• STEP grades satisfied for maths course applicants
2024 Oxbridge-Ppre Courses
Oxford MAT Oxford PAT Oxford TSA Cambridge TMUA (waiting for new policies) Cambridge ENGAA (waiting for new policies) Cambridge NSAA (waiting for new policies) Learn moreOxbridge Interview Tutoring
Mentored by Oxbridge tutors Simulating interview scenario Interview skills training Difficult interview questions practice Interview spoken language training Learn morePreparation for Cambridge STEP 2024
All new 7th edition [STANDARD COURSE] Video + PDF + Practice [QUESTION BANK] Workbook + Categorised Questions + Past Questions Learn moreHigh School Curricula
The mainstream international curricula at this stage:
- US high schools: AP
- British high schools: A Level
- IB DP
- Hong Kong high school: DSE