The ultimate guide to securing a place at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Now in its 28th edition, Getting into Oxford & Cambridge is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information to help you prepare a strong university application and win one of the fiercely sought-after places at Oxbridge. It will also give you vital insights into what its really like to study there.
This practical and comprehensive book will lead you through every stage of the process, including:
Full profiles of each college and tips on choosing the best one for you Useful advice on the early preparation you can do to gain a head start Invaluable guidance on writing an effective UCAS personal statement for Oxbridge in the new three-part format for 2026 entry Full details of the written tests you will face prior to or during the interviews Information on what to expect at interview and tips on how to shine Case studies and sample personal statements from successful Oxbridge applicants
MPW Guides make the complex process of getting into higher education clear and accessible to all. Written by acknowledged experts in a concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice.
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The essential student guide to winning a place at Oxbridge.
CONTENTS
PART I - First Considerations
1. Why study at Oxford or Cambridge?
2. Choosing your university and college
3. Entry requirements
4. Money matters
PART II - Your Application
5. The early stages of preparation
6. Experience to support your application
7. The UCAS application and the personal statement
8. Non-standard applications
PART III - Tests, Interviews & Beyond
9. Succeeding at written tests
10. Surviving the interview
11. Getting the letter
PART IV - College Profiles
Appendices
Matthew Carmody read Philosophy at Queens College, Cambridge. He continued his studies at Kings College London, obtaining an MPhil and then a PhD in Philosophy. He has taught in a number of schools and universities, both in England and Poland. Matthew is currently Head of Faculty and a tutor at MPW London, where he oversees the Oxbridge programme and teaches philosophy, religious studies and the EPQ. He is a member of the Senior Leadership Team that oversees the running of the college. He also does editorial work for a Polish journal of philosophy, and has translated books and articles from Polish to English.
