How to ace the Oxbridge Interview | Past Questions & Tips from a Cambridge Supervisor

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The Oxbridge Interview can be very daunting both to prepare for and endure through. I’ve been supervising at Cambridge University for over 3 years now and have been involved in the interviewing process as well. In this video, I share some of the insights and tips. I run through the interview structure and what to expect based on which college you’ve applied for. I also give you some insights into what interviewers are looking for, as well as discussing some do’s and don’ts. This advice is mainly tailored towards the medical and science subjects, but the general principles apply to all subjects.
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[@adaora2851]

I really love the style of your videos! Could there be an Ali Abdaal collab in the future?

[@DoctorShaene]

Really glad it was useful! Haha it's quite possible post the lockdown 👀🙌

[@syedmohammadaanasfarukh890]

Bro you're literally the best, no bs medical youtuber out there. Great work man!!! Keep it up and thank you sooooo much.

[@kaiwall7074]

Such a helpful, concise video. Thanks!

[@rosegarrett]

Thank you so much for these do's and dont's - I have a HSPS interview tomorrow and found this super helpful !!! :)

[@DoctorShaene]

Best of luck for tomorrow!!

[@shreykabir]

Very helpful video ....🙏🙏🙏.... Thnx a lot for this video🙂

[@malgorzatatabor1327]

Very useful and well structured video :) thank you :)

[@DoctorShaene]

I'm glad it was useful!

[@nawshadnasreen6825]

@@DoctorShaene Not to be disrespectful..bt how old are you? You're a junior doctor and also a supervisor looking very young actually...that's why I just want to know... And thanks for the video...

[@RB-tb3uy]

You’re an underrated KZbinr! This was very helpful- do you know which colleges focus on PS and have 3 interviews? I was thinking of applying to Downing but I believe I’d be more likely of getting an offer if there was also an interview on PS and soft skills

[@DoctorShaene]

Thanks 🙌 I’m not sure about all of them but I think Robinson and Johns do. I recommend double checking on their websites 🙌

[@palakgarg1421]

Shane hi. I'm from India and i want to apply for graduate library trainee by Cambridge? Can you give me more information about it? Or can you ask someone how one can get into it if he or she belongs to India? Please reply. Thanks

[@ammarbilal9996]

Hi there, I really like your videos. I used your Personal Statement (PS) skill share class, and I drafted my PS accordingly. Thankfully, I have gotten an interview call from Cambridge...i have applied for undergraduate in Education.... Are there any subject specific tips you could pour in.... Actually I really want to get an offer from Cambridge

[@harohar134]

I am an Indian.How much knowledge in physics do I need to Ace.Books to refer?

[@MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth]

Any advice for applying for the PGCE?

[@xo_thiv_xo]

What did you get at GCSE and a levels

[@DoctorShaene]

13A*s at GCSE and 3A* at A-level. The overall decision of offering an interview or even a place for a student at Oxbridge does take into account academic performance, but it isn't the only measure. I know plenty of people at Oxbridge who didn't perform too well at GCSEs, but aced AS and A-levels. This is why a good interview performance is key to getting an offer. Hope that helped 😊

[@xo_thiv_xo]

Doctor Shaene do you know anyone who does graduate medicine at Cambridge? If so do you know what they got at GCSE and a level

[@Priv-rb3ow]

Which colleges do the more scientific interviews? (Or is there any way of me finding out)

[@Catitalaratoncita]

What do you mean by scientific?

[@eternal_riftz8801]

@@Catitalaratoncita I know am late but i think he is trying to say which one will ask more about science

[@Catitalaratoncita]

@@eternal_riftz8801 Oh, good to know. Thank you, have a great day :)

[@eternal_riftz8801]

@@Catitalaratoncita NP : )

[@Priv-rb3ow]

Is Jesus more of the soft questions or the sciencey ones?

[@pepitogrillo3368]

Did you do your interview? We’re they more ‘soft’ or ‘sciency’?

[@JohnSmith-oj4jp]

What school did you go to

[@DoctorShaene]

A school in Derby (midlands), UK

[@ausbrum]

If you get an appropriate score in a matriculation exam you shouldn't need an interview . It is a university, not a cattle show

[@_Faisal_]

Alright Michael Rolfe