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Books : Oxbridge Entrance: The Real Rulesby: Elfi Pallis
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 Rating:  - It was O.K.I bought this book when I was applying, and although I did learn a few things from it (such as what kind of things actually happen in interviews), there was really nothing there that I didn't already know from the oxford open day and my own research online. The author is definitely on the side of the non-taditional applicant, but I found her patronising at times... for example she seems to think that her audience may never have had a conversation with an adult or stayed away from home. Also, ... Read More Rating:  - If in doubt check it out...If the whole application process for Oxford and Cambridge is an unknown quantity then you can't go wrong reading as much about the topic as possible. There are some useful tips regarding A-levels and the run up to interviews in this book. It is at least worth pulling out of your local library. If, however, you are a fairly mature and independant adult with a little knowledge of what to expect then I would not recommend this book. The author is not only regularly factually incorrect about ... Read More Rating:  - Good, useful tips but some advice may be outdatedThis book confirmed a lot of what I have read about Oxbridge entrance but provides a useful guide to what a student must do to prepare properly (and there is lots of preparation). It also discusses many of the inequalities of the current selection process (which will make your blood boil, depending on where your child is being educated). Apparently, if you're in the state sector, it helps immeasurably if the student's parent is a teacher (so bad luck if you're not part of a teaching dynasty). And there's ... Read More Rating: - It was a book but...although I did enjoy reading this book, and although I do think it would be useful for those it is aimed at(thus my 4 stars). I would not say that I am absolutely pleased with it. One of my main reasons for this is because of the authors patronising attitudes to public school students and also her over-emphasis on getting into whatever subject rather than giving an insightful approach into getting into the subject you want. Although there is a good separate section for medical applicants- it was not anything ... Read More Rating:  - The true storyThis is the only Oxbridge guide which tells you the truth. Families are helped to understand the far-from-perfect admissions process, so a bright student can get the right kind of support. The advice given to sixth formers on academic preparation is excellent and designed to bridge the yawning gap between A-level work and the level of knowledge Oxbridge seeks. Students to whom I recommended this book handled their interviews well and very often got in. Browse for similar items by category:
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