Why I think I was Rejected from Oxford University // An Honest Rejection Q&A Part 2.

[@annabelgoodby772]

To quote the great philosopher Ibz Mo, it's not rejection, it's redirection!

[@lilaxjsjsns]

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[@ramzanhussain8867]

@@lilaxjsjsns Oxford has re-entered the chat

[@am-hm4oz]

@@ramzanhussain8867 :o

[@lucytansley]

The application advisor at my school always told us that applying for a deferred place at oxbridge reduces your chance of an offer by about half, so I’d imagine that did have quite a big impact. But the gap year was definitely the right path for you so there’s no point overthinking that decision! ❤️

[@teamcori]

lucytansley That's good to know, I recently got rejected and also applied for deferred entry. I requested feedback and so it would be interesting to see what they say.

[@MD-wy9zm]

Couldn't she apply, get in, then ask to defer? Or is that not possible in the UK?

[@user-ql1ng1xn6s]

M D No normally you have to tell the university when you apply because it’s like you’re reserving a space at the university, so especially if their acceptance rates are low it’s like you’re either in now or not. There’s also the loss of knowledge in the subject over a year that the university wouldn’t really want, which is why in STEM subjects specifically it’s advised not to take a gap year because it lowers your chances at an offer

[@UnJadedJade]

This is so interesting, thank you for sharing! As you say, I think it was definitely still the right decision for me, but I didn’t know it made such a difference 💛 xx

[@may-kg8rm]

lucytansley grades are not the only thing in life.

[@ClareKix]

What you said about cancer, is so true. My mum passed away on 23rd December 2015, when I was just 13. I find it is better to speak about death, rather than shy away and not address it. I am very open about her passing and I will sometimes bring it up in conversation so that I won’t be sad constantly, not with the intention of changing the mood or asking for sympathy as that is so wrong. People need to speak about these topics so that they can be happy and content. It’s worse if you only think about a relative who has passed and not address their death as you won’t be able to get over it and it will always linger behind you. I know I will never forget my mum but I don’t want her death to overshadow the rest of my life. I have a life to live and I know that my mum would have wanted me to carry on thriving and she wouldn’t want me to not fulfil my life.

[@ruqayyahrashid9580]

ClareKix wishing you all the healing light lots of love and better days!!

[@cassandra4222]

❤️❤️ love this attitude, I’m wishing u all the best

[@qwertyvexed8316]

I understand

[@FoodieForce]

ClareKix very wise and a good attitude. I hid for many years skirting the issue but it is much more cathartic to talk about it.

[@je9862]

ClareKix I lost my mum early this year when I was 14, wow what you said was so refreshing. Nobody knows about it not even my friends and it hurts so much sometimes, thank you

[@graceplatt9313]

Jade, I think the fact you applied for biology is also a massive factor for why you were rejected. It's a ridiculously competitive field!

[@emmad1258]

Grace Platt very true. Eve deserved it 100% but not many people go to do languages so it wasn’t as competitive.

[@graceplatt9313]

@@emmad1258 exactly!

[@warona2274]

@@emmad1258 who is eve+

[@emmad1258]

@@warona2274 Eve Bennet. another youtuber similar to Jade

[@uswamahmood3506]

All i can say is i feel very very sorry for oxford You dont need to worry about ur rejection because wherever u go, people will be lucky they have u

[@Unknown-si8yx]

Uswa Mahmood why feel sorry for them?

[@goldielocks9092]

@@Unknown-si8yxthey missed out on an amazing human being

[@ChandanDas-gl7ij]

I don’t feel sorry for Oxford they accepted better, more talented and intelligent students. Her loss not Oxford’s.

[@Unknown-si8yx]

ayesha siddiqa it just means there were better candidates

[@uswamahmood3506]

But jade is an amazing candidate

[@iqrahafsahussain]

Jade, you're wonderful. All the clever people I know (including my friends) don't like telling me their techniques etc. But you're so nice and want so many people to do well. I adore you jade

[@boopsieeee]

Why would they not tell you?

[@ilhama6225]

SomebodyLike Me so you don’t get to there “level”

[@lururu]

some people just don't have techniques. i got a*s in maths and further maths but i didn't revise as intensely as people on youtube seem to do. i'm pretty good at it and i find it easy to grasp concepts and i wouldn't be able to tell you how to get a*s in them

[@demps025]

Laura I feel that, like I have no ‘techniques’ whatsoever!

[@rockyr2510]

@@lururu u don't really need to revision for maths just past papers questions

[@yaraa9351]

your skin and hair look really healthy and glowing in this xx

[@yarasayed4343]

Yara A my name is yara 😂

[@0s7t3]

Yara means brother looool

[@yaraa9351]

Habib Abdul in what language i’ve never heard that lmao

[@iramhamad7136]

"you are not defined by an institution" ~ jade 👌🏼✨✨

[@meganmorais5240]

Top UK universities do tend to prefer really 'focused' candidates who know their field inside out, but I'm glad you regained your confidence eventually because there's so much more to being a person than knowing everything about one's field! I definitely don't know that much about my own field compared to my peers, but we all have diverse strengths anyway. I doubt many of the other candidates who may have been much more well-read on biology would've necessarily had the well-roundedness you have, your unique personal insight, communicative skills, etc. Being a youtuber who films and edit videos in itself is a pretty niche skill. Hope you get to celebrate your idiosyncratic strengths and am glad you didn't let this define you :-)

[@emlish]

Megan Morais this comment needs to be higher

[@rayecheng22]

I'm also 18 and on a gap year after being medically disqualified from the United States Military Academy at West Point this past July. It's so awesome to see someone else the same age also in the same boat as me, and just watching some of your videos, it's evident that you've grown tremendously from just the past several months. I've grown more in the past 5 months than I have in any other time period in my life, and I really do think my disqualification and this gap year is a blessing in disguise. On rejection, this gap year has also given me a bit more perspective on college. I was just rejected from Yale last week (my reaction is on my channel), but I now realize more than ever that I am not defined by the school I go to, it's what I do and who I am as a person that matters the most. It's refreshing to see someone else also be able to handle rejection so maturely. Keep the videos coming, Jade! I look forward to following your journey on your gap year just as I'm filming mine on my channel! Work hard, dream big -Raye

[@joannaszulc1496]

west point?? I didn't know american millennials are still interested in going to the military? you should be glad that you won't be partaking in colonial American imperialism and invading poor countries for oil resources lmaooo

[@amyj2481]

The amount of stress oxbridge students go through...it’s just not worth it

[@davidg2023]

I'm not particularly stressed. I think it's worth it

[@parijat8166]

But anything worthy in life comes with a great deal of effort. Jade is an amazing individual, but don't demean Oxbridge for that.

[@Ellenchattergirl]

Stresssssss sucksssss

[@Surfing566]

@@davidg2023 do you have any advice for the application process and could you share your experience please?

[@rosie6]

No it is worth it, if ur actually passionate about your subject. On the other hand if u were forced to apply because of your parents pushing you, for example my parents forced me to apply to Cambridge for a subject I just had no passion for, so ofc I was rejected after interview. You can’t fake passion or genius with hard work

[@melanieverstappen9880]

Thank you for sharing and talking so openly about this! It´s ridiculous that we´re all (me included) so nervous about telling others that we have been rejected, because it was our dream and not theirs. Our family and friends are there to support us, not to judge us.

[@sianwells5773]

Got rejected from Oxford this month; related on so many levels, as always your videos are just the time we need the advice most!

[@kourtneykindle661]

It's so wonderful that you're able to share this with us, we really appreciate it. Thank you so much Jade, We love you xxx

[@hari7591]

You definitely did the right thing taking down your in depth interview video. After my interview at John’s they said to me “you understand you can’t share what we asked you in the interview, yes?”

[@UnJadedJade]

Ah, thank you for sharing this!! Yes, I’m so glad I took it down 💛 x

[@AS-jo4fj]

Jade, it's amazing to see that you haven't let this failure change your outlook on life and that you remain positive as always! ✨✨✨ Failure is was makes us human, we learn from it and move on to the new and exciting opportunities that await us in the future! ✨✨✨

[@arianemassita8129]

having someone say I don't need to hurt myself and feel dumb forever for being rejected by my dream college was all I needed, really thanks Jade

[@livsouthwell665]

I really respect you making this video as I, and I'm sure many others feel the same way! I've just applied for veterinary medicine at Edinburgh, Bristol, Nottingham and Liverpool and faced rejection before interviews from Edinburgh and Nottingham which were my top two choices! What made it even worse was a couple of friends getting interviews from Edinburgh for the same course - of course I was really happy for them, they completely deserve it but it did make it more of a kick in the teeth for me. (and led to a mini stress breakdown!) But after a horrible few weeks I have an offer from Liverpool!!!!!!!!!!!!! So now the hard work really begins! XD Have a great year and I hope you enjoy whatever you decide to do! PS: your videos got me through GCSE english lit so THANKYOU LOVE YOU!

[@zoesounness1981]

This is such an important video, thank you so much for taking the time and opening up about such a taboo topic that not many other creators would actually have the guts to make. You have my utmost respect girlie ❤️

[@graciedavenport]

*you’re such a great role model! I always think of you when school is hard or I can’t be bothered to revise! Then it puts a huge smile on my face and I feel MOTIVATED.💗*

[@Offechen]

Hi Jade thank you for this video. I've been rejected from medical school three times in a row now and im really starting to lose hope, but seeing you talking about it and how you got yourself up after your rejection really really helps! thank you

[@ginnytalks1468]

Your amazing and I bet you benefit so many people's lives from making these honest videos, whenever I am not feeling motivated I watch your video and it completely changes my mindset x

[@saintetienne755]

Ok I normally post sarcastic comments cos I think you take yourself too seriously *but* I can't commend your comments enough, well considered and definitely well informed. Rejection can be devastating but you must deal with reality - it is *not* the end. Be brave you lot

[@saintetienne755]

I still want you canonised by the Pope btw - St. Jade of the Oxford rejected LOL

[@UnJadedJade]

This is so kind of you; thank you for the support!! ✨ Rejection is most definitely not the end of the world. I hope talking about it more openly reminds people of that x

[@saintetienne755]

I trained to be a teacher, it was a life long ambition only to realise the reality was far tougher than I imagined, I left after 18months. I was devastated. Looking back now, it was the best decision I ever made. For anyone going through hardship, especially if you are young, please do not be impulsive. Things can change in an instant, you have no idea. Be flexible in everything you do because there will be a time when things are not so tough … and you deserve to enjoy them.

[@TheBeesKnees1993]

Thank you for being such a beautiful person Jade ❤️ So honest and not in the slightest bit judgemental of others. I feel like this will have helped a lot of people out there. I know I've had my fair share of failures and it helped me. Sometimes I think we are just meant to fail so that we go on to do something we might not otherwise have done but like you say, at the time, we feel so bad about ourselves, as if we are not capable and are never going to accomplish anything in life. I believe all of us have a part to play in life though, we don't neccessarily have to go on to study at the best institutions or have big jobs. Do what makes you happy guys and please don't let others dictate the path you take ❤️

[@RashmikaLikesBooks]

I'm so glad you share this, Jade. I'm in second year pharmacy and have gotten my results: failed anatomy and physiology and have to repeat the two next year. It's not the end of the world, but it felt like it at first. It's important to remind ourselves to keep going and not be defined by failure.

[@kellym9443]

Just got rejected from Oxford, so rewatching this. One of the only positives I can take away is that I'm now in the same category as you! But seriously, thank you so much for sharing this. You are one of my favourite youtubers because you just seem so humble and genuine! All the best Jade xx

[@Lauren-fx7wn]

I was in the same situation as you last year. Got an interview at Queen's college for Classics and got rejected- it hurt when I saw the email eventhough I already knew I hadn't been accepted in as my interviews went horribly. It was made even worse when my head of year announced to my year that I was waiting on a response from Oxford before I got my rejection so it was tough. But I didn't let it stop me- and even after spending a week at Oxford I realised that it wasn't the university for me so in a way I'm sort of relieved I got rejected because I'm so much happier at my current university than I know I would have been at Oxford. Plus at least I do get to say that I had an interview at Oxford and still attend one of the best universities in the UK. Rejection is always going to be a big part of life and learning to pick yourself up again is important because it's not the end of the world. At all.

[@nikolkuhar8127]

Favourite thing is to recieve notification from you and Ruby G., you two made my day, and somehow you two upload at same time same day♥️Love ya xx

[@victoriadeltora]

I got an e in sociology but i feel like your rejection from Oxford is a bit of same kind of situation but your videos make me feel better and perhaps i would not have seen things in this perspective in a more positive way and you make US realise that its OK and life goes on, i feel relieved by watching your videos

[@jeffpape6519]

Jade I love you. You’re such a beam of positivity.

[@sairat4563]

Oh my gosh. You’re channel had blew up!!! You deserve all the love and I hope you keep achieving everything you dream of❤️ xxx

[@amadea6733]

Honestly, I‘m considering to apply to Oxford... my greatest fear is telling people that I actually got rejected, so I plan to only tell a few people about my application (only those, that need to do something for me like writing a letter of recommendation)

[@apoorvakhera2961]

Were you accepted ?

[@two697]

@@apoorvakhera2961 they literally said telling people is their biggest fear lmao

[@subi2003]

I truly believe that people who don't think for a second before helping others are the ones who are successful in their lives... somehow things just work for them in the best way! And truth be said, I truly believe that you are one of them! You are the elder sister we all need!♡

[@tigereyewarrior]

Thanks for sharing this amazing and inspiring video. I know it’s not easy reliving the experience especially as you are so super positive and have moved on already but it’s such a kind and brave thing to do in order to help others.

[@astridblackledge1403]

Thank you so much for this video, I am in year 11, and I took an entry exam to get a scholarship to a really fancy private school for sixth form, and I got asked back for an interview, but I decided not to go so I emailed them to withdraw my application. Sometimes I regret that decision and I feel selfish for turning down such a great opportunity, but I didn't feel good about myself when I went there. Two people got in from my school, and sometimes I find myself comparing myself to them, and thinking I am too dumb and would've never got in, but now I feel that everything happens for a reason. I know that our stories are quite different, Oxbridge is a lot bigger and so much more effort goes into it, and I can't even begin to imagine the devastation you must've felt, but I agree that it isn't healthy to doubt yourself, and happiness and personal growth are so much more important, keep doing what you're doing, you're such a beautiful soul x

[@FleurDiasMusic]

You are so inspiring ! Discovered your channel a few days ago and I’m so happy I did ❤️ I’m from India, I’m doing my dentistry. Studying with you helps me big time and keeps me motivated x Thank you so much, much love x

[@wotradubidubbarbara6671]

Hey Jade, I really like your videos! By the time you got rejected, I got rejected too (not for Oxford though). I had to search for new options and decided to take quite a different path and got my acceptance letter this week! I think it's a much more suitable degree for me, so I guess sometimes it's good, when stuff doesn't work out

[@boglarkakurucz]

And now you're going somewhere even better. It's crazy how much things have changed.

[@aylinagirman1987]

I appreciate how honest you are

[@notusingthis233]

GREAT VIDEO! This video helped me get over the Sixth Form that I got rejected from and it was all in God's hands and I ended up in a school where I feel comfortable :)

[@nadatk9078]

Love you Jade I've been watching you from when I was in grade 9 now I'm in grade 11

[@ashsilva7021]

her channel hasn’t even been up for two years lmao

[@nadatk9078]

@@ashsilva7021 sorry I meant from 9th grade

[@RishikaSinghthetraveler]

Such a treat , especially because I have just finished my mocks xx❤️ can’t wait to watch

[@StudyWithShreyality]

Studywithrishi x we’ve got matching names :P

[@RishikaSinghthetraveler]

StudyWithShreyality aha yeah we do :)

[@soaringred8929]

Hearing about all the people who tried to put people off in the waiting room makes me glad the interviews are online this year

[@nikola206]

Ailidh Fraser-Medcalf what course are you applying for?

[@soaringred8929]

Poppy Lochland biochemistry

[@judithjacobs7845]

I've also applied for deferred entry for law at New College and I got an interview. At the start of my first interview he brought up the issue of deferred entry and he said to not be discouraged if i didn't get in because offering a deferred place was rare x

[@selin5865]

i know it was tough for you to get over that rejection but i think you should know that its not that serious and deep at all,success is important but be thankful for everyday you live and you really should stop overthinking about rejection,i only say that because i care about you!!!love your videos💓

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

jade uve no idea how much this video is going to help me. like right now i'm about to give a major entrance exam for master in a month and im so worried. to the point that i know im running a race which i know i had already lost. yet this video will help me a lot

[@dark_is_my_tea3946]

I don't understand how anyone could have deserved it so much more than you Jade. But, everything happens for a reason... And, hey, you're still smart. ❤️

[@rachelsimpson7952]

To be honest, I can’t really see you as a biologist. Of course it’s a huge passion and an admirable profession, and you are capable, but it would have trapped you. You have such compassion and your talent lies in the social sphere - in helping/inspiring others, giving advice, changing people’s lives etc. I mean, you travelled around Europe by yourself, you are obviously highly capable of being something much more than an Oxford biologist, whatever that may be ❤️

[@scarletheartmedicine]

Girl I really want to go to oxford but I think mostly because of the reputation but it's not the end all and sometimes maybe that isn't the experience we need.

[@biancaacquaviva1943]

Such a strong video! Your passion and self worth radiates so well through this video :) xxxxx

[@AddittiAgrawal]

you're going to have a great time at Bristol Jade! i think this rejection is for the better in the end :)

[@lucyadams8354]

Such a great video Jade, thank you ❤️ please can you do a video about a level Maths, with some advice? Xx

[@ChloeOxborrow]

My friend Ailsa got interviewed for biology at Magdalen last year, you may have met her!

[@eviehallitt8122]

I think the feedback is so generic from Oxford, when I was rejected I got the same letter as a friend from the same college. Really frustrating because it is nice to get feedback that you can improve upon, they basically said that I needed more prompting than the other candidates but it was a standardised letter so! If I get rejected again this year we will have to see if the letter is the same haha! Hope Australia is treating you well Xx

[@ForRxse]

I don’t understand why people are attacking Jade. I haven’t finished watching the video but from what I’ve watched she is comparing the avoidance of talking about having cancer to the avoidance of talking about being rejected. Jade wasn’t saying cancer is as bad being rejected from Oxford at least that is what I’ve interpreted - only Jade can tell you what she meant. If I’m mistaken, could someone link me to where she says so.

[@nyaalfonsacarmelimorris2592]

Wanna give you a hug and tell you that you are going to change the whole game of life with this rejection as a foundation for your better future. You will thank your future self because of this rejection. Because there are always better things for you. 😊❤️

[@Mhusi_]

Rejection is protection ❤️

[@dounian-l4689]

It is really interesting to hear about your personal experience ! Could you make a video with tips for the personal statement ? 😘

[@torgee622]

Why are you so passionate about a certain university? I'm a year away from my masters degree and have studied at two unis so far. It seems people learn the same things maybe just under different circumstances.

[@lisha1089]

Ooo never been so early, don’t have time to think of a decent comment! Love your videos Jade😊x

[@sillybillymythili3106]

Ikr ..I'm actually early 😂

[@livonline9048]

Awaiting rejection and appreciate the raw honesty. So brave to put urself our here like this but also helps to make it seem like less of a big deal? X

[@fays7309]

I love you Jade xx Thank you for blessing us with this video 😊

[@palaeolivic]

So after applying at a-level for what i believed was my dream and not getting there. a door opened and i re-evaluated as for me i rushed into applying for what i thought was best for me (and it wasn't) i had to re-evaluate. i got ill and took a year out (a 'gap year'). you spoke of a 'forced back up plan' i did not even have one of those BUT I am living the life that opened to me on the day of rejection and FOR ME.... it was the best choice. i love my degree (it was the degree choice i didn't get onto) at my 1st choice university and i haven't looked back. sometimes what we believed to be our dream and our 'forced back up/the unknown becomes our life and it can be the right path for us.

[@vanessaaudrey6961]

How can you compare not getting into Oxford to cancer? That’s maddddd. I know you didn’t mean it in an offensive way but it’s just strange that that’s the first comparison you make in your head.

[@anjaleesilva225]

Vanessa Audrey OK. She said the way ppl avoid talking about cancer is the same as w getting rejected....you basically just proved her point...

[@harveyn-s3284]

It was actually a very good comparison, don’t pander to the victim culture

[@halaelharrati1982]

Ive never been so early. I was binge watching ur videos and I saw u posted a new video so here I am!

[@sillybillymythili3106]

Here when there was 36 views woo! Wish you all the best for Australia!! Keep smiling 😁

[@pinkx3008]

‘Can I apply for a deferred place (i.e. to start one year later)? Yes. The School welcomes candidates both for deferred places and for places in the forthcoming year. Colleges will normally only offer a deferred place if the candidate is ranked high in the list of candidates applying to that college.’ - from a geography FAQ page on oxfords website, it basically says normally they are less likely to accept you if it’s for a deferred place x

[@natashanazam7044]

You’re Awesome❤❤❤

[@gracebolger4389]

Can you do more videos on the LAW OF ATTRACTION ?❤️

[@marymata223]

I just got rejected from a college so this is extremely helpful

[@katyrobinson8692]

from the way you described some of the people in that common room, maybe its for the best you didn't get in, negative people are never good x

[@oliverxhmll]

People often get rejected when the tutor doesnt think they're able to cope with the harsh tutorial system based on how they respond to new knowledge they're presented with at the interviews. its funny how often it's not about what you know, but what you don't know. It's a gamble

[@hannve]

I'm going to need to come back to this. I'm aplying for university to study biology and I'm quite certain it won't work out on the first try.

[@mirageinthedesert5448]

I have a question, Why are you unjaded

[@cocoowen9344]

Watch her first ever video x

[@libosborne8904]

I think that since January you’ve grown to be such a mature, confident person who has an existence and personality beyond straight A*s and I find that so much more motivating, inspiring and impressive than getting into Oxford. I wonder if you feel that the rejection has made you more of the person you are today?

[@branda7745]

what a lovely surprise, I was just watching your videos, and then I got a notification of this new vid!!! Thank you for making videos!!!!!

[@peakyblinder8888]

could you do a video on how to prepare for the email of acceptance/rejection? I'm dying just waiting for mine next week

[@lottiemiller3894]

These vids are so helpful!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@apatchy0664]

She’s so pretty wtf

[@raagalayalu]

Love you Jade ❣️

[@izzylloyd3281]

You are such a big inspiration xx ❤️

[@Taraak]

Ahhh I've always wanted to be a vet too!! You'd be an amazing vet !!

[@illogicalcookie]

I got rejected from my favourite uni earlier this week after an interview, I'm trying to take it in my stride but it's making me more nervous about my 3 interviews in January. Any tips?

[@syzhnnnn]

Thankyou for this part 2!

[@sillybillymythili3106]

Couldn't have clicked on this video faster ! Love you jade....

[@StudyWithShreyality]

Silly Billy Mythili haha thats a fun name you’ve got

[@sillybillymythili3106]

@@StudyWithShreyality Thank you 😉I want to make people smile from seeing my name haha...I'm glad you found it funny😂Have a great rest of your day!

[@isabelnorris8961]

Are you looking forward to Bristol next year? I'm there at the moment and am looking forward to seeing you around!

[@katieb8178]

Anxiously waiting for offers but trying to come to terms with maybe not getting in so that I can be thrilled if I get in but not to upset of I don't x

[@abbiesharpe]

Honestly Oxford Cambridge aren’t what they used to be, I know people put so much on that but these days the red bricks are so strong your degree from any of them will be fantastic, biology at Liverpool for example is amazing

[@IzzyClennell]

Jade I see you've got a lot of comments saying you're talking too much about this or being insensitive... But so many people are rejected from oxbridge! I bet you've inspired many people to do some people are gonna need videos about it. After getting good GCSE results many people have hinted at me applying to oxbridge. I know it's a guarantee of a worthwhile degree with good teaching and it will immensely impress employers but... I don't know if it's for me. I get superiority complexes really easily and don't want to be someone who acts better than everyone else bc of the uni. Also chances are I'll get rejected not only bc so many do, but because most of the people applying will be better than me both academically (don't think I'm gonna get straight a*s as if I get A*A*AA it will be wonderful) and also I'm probably not going to have as good a personal statement and be as good in the interviews. I just doubt it's worth the time, effort and emotional burden of the application process, when I'm not even that enthusiastic about the idea (obviously if I did get in I'd be over the moon) and I just don't feel it's for me. I'm all for trying your best - I say people who don't try are scared to know that they have an upper limit to what they can achieve and what that limit is. But in this scenario I'm that person. I don't put myself down, I know my ability, but I'm simply not gonna be one of the best applicants. For the record I wanna be an Astrophysicist so most courses I'm looking at are physics and astrophysics. Ibz talked about having an intuition that Cambridge was where he was meant to be... But I'm just not feeling it. I don't think it would be right to apply purely due to pressure and expectations from others but I don't want to not aim high. What do I do? ❤️

[@anneharrison1849]

Do they not have a pool at Oxford? At Cambridge if a college has more candidates that are "good enough" than they have places they will put some in the pool (not always the worst ones, they'll keep the ones they think fit the best at the college). Then the colleges that didn't have enough applicants of the required standard will pick people from there and interview them in January. The interview system isn't perfect at picking the best candidates and I know people who were rejected, then reapplied and ended up doing really well.

[@humayrabegum1998]

Hope you enjoy Australia!! Can't wait for the travel vlogs!! xx

[@juliaszewczuk8584]

How to revise a2 organic chemistry ? Thx

[@amazingpigs22]

Jula Szewczuk synthetic routes maps will be your best friend, remembering reagents and conditions too. was a massive part of the exam last year

[@juliaszewczuk8584]

@@amazingpigs22 thank you.

[@drinkwatergoodforhealth6101]

Hows it going?

[@daisytallulah7297]

feels... got rejected this year. I can't wait for this much hindsight so I can move on too!

[@Megan-rs3ly]

australia is wonderful! I moved here from England :)

[@amberaslam3892]

Hey Jade,I loved this!I was wondering if you think I should revise over Christmas in year 11 if I’ve already had my mocks xxx

[@namatamamumba1469]

Such an inspiration 💛

[@marilen4012]

@UnjadedJade I actually applied to Biology at Brasenose as well last year and also got rejected before even being invited to an interview. I requested feedback and it said exactly the same thing as yours did. I finished school in Germany prior to applying and knew beforehand that I should have taken one specific course to be accepted so I expected the rejection. However, this hasn’t even been mentioned in my feedback. For me it was also very frustrating as it was quite clear to me that such a top university does not invest the time to give people advice to become better and therefore increase their chances of being accepted in the future.

[@rneys_]

What you said at the end... Crying :((

[@rimshafawad8788]

Pretty Jadeeeee!!! I have exams in JANUARY. It will be very helpful if you post some revision tips etc.

[@riallymusic867]

You’re so inspirational