Application
Oxford
Lady Margaret Hall (open application, allocated college)
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
2009
offer made
Applicant
Other qualifications
post-qualification
overseas
USA
Independent – selective
yes
Other qualifications
US SAT – 740 Critical Reading, 730 Math, 720 Writing
US SAT Subject Tests – 700 Literature, 770 Physics, 760 Advanced Mathematics
Details about the offer
unconditional
yes
no
offer met
Preparation
no
Interview
yes
TSA
no
no
Impressions
Gorgeous grounds, tight-knit.
huge rooms
decent food, not much selection but I’m attributing that to the fact that interviews were held after the end of the term
Very knowledgeable. Not intimidating
Open, friendly.
Final stage
I received an e-mail, weeks after everyone else had found out.
Looking back
Yes.
If you’re going to apply, spend less time ruminating on your application’s weaknesses and keep your strengths well in mind during interviews.