how to ace the OXFORD UNIVERSITY CAT test! II oxbridge classics admissions test advice

[@xorizontal2372]

I'll preface this by saying I got in for Classics 1B (I studied Latin not Greek as well) and took the approach of doing dozens and dozens of translations rather than trying to learn masses of vocab and grammar. I did them all in exam conditions and thus got very good at making up for lack of vocab by using the context of the sentences. I looked things up at the end and thus learned vocab through that anyway.

[@sabrinatheclassicist]

Definitely another great way of prepping for the test-thank you for sharing!

[@ambertasniem7245]

I'm sitting this in 2 days 👁👄👁 Edit: just finished the video, thank you!! The name highlighting tip seems very useful!

[@sabrinatheclassicist]

Glad I could help a little bit :)))

[@ojpilling]

Thank you for this insightful video, I’m taking the test next week!

[@sabrinatheclassicist]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with the CAT!!

[@iris.mp3662]

I’m only a year 10 student but already stressing out about universities - ty for this!

[@sabrinatheclassicist]

There's nothing wrong with starting to think about the idea of universities at a younger age, but PLEASE don't stress yourself out because you only really need to start focusing on applications in Year 12. Enjoy your time at school first!

[@zehnaahmad2122]

Omg me too! I am going into year 11 (on summer break right now) and already thinking about my oxford application. It's really nice to see someone in the same boat :)

[@lizzieshaw5991]

Me watching this while being enrolled in another university for a science 👁👄👁

[@sabrinatheclassicist]

There's always time to change your life ;)

[@hruaiachawngthu507]

Dear Sabrina, can you make a video about your experiences with UCAS applications and Personal Statements. Also, can you please make a video about what you did to boost your application. Thank you.

[@sabrinatheclassicist]

A personal statement advice video is in the works!

[@dannytaylor03za]

Hey, I was wondering, should I use a solemn language and tone when translating tragic poetry? Until now I have exercised to use archaisms like "thou" "art" "dost" and so on... if it's not required, is it a problem if I use them?

[@sabrinatheclassicist]

Hi! So I don't think that it is necessary to use archaisms (I certainly didn't), but it doesn't matter if you do, as long as the translation is accurate and you don't confuse yourself. Using a certain tone and the type of language for translation are things to worry about more when you get to university, so just translate in the way you feel most confident(either with or without archaisms)! :)

[@dannytaylor03za]

@@sabrinatheclassicist thanks you very much!

[@johnlee-ii4ye]

Is a CAT exam necessary when applying to Cambridge University?

[@sabrinatheclassicist]

Cambridge also makes applicants sit a similar type of admissions test, but I would check the Cambridge website for more specific information.