Oxbridge History of Art Interview Pack
Don’t know what to expect for your Oxbridge History of Art interviews?
Oxbridge interviews can feel overwhelming to prepare for. However, they are a great opportunity to present yourself and show your motivation and enthusiasm to your potential future tutors.
This essential guide, prepared by U2's History of Art tutors, all of whom are Oxford or Cambridge History of Art graduates will walk you through how to prepare to ensure you stand out and increase your chances of success, as well as a number of tips on crucial communication skills for the interview.
Core components of U2 Tuition's Oxbridge History of Art guide:
The first section of our 33-page guide focuses on helping you demonstrate a broad exploration of History of Art o showcase your passion and motivation. Our History of Art graduates guide you on what to read (both primary and secondary material), how to cite key texts, and how to use online resources such as podcasts to justify your reasoning in response to interview questions. Each recommended book or resource includes a thinking task—an interview question that directly relates to the text’s content. (Ideally, you should begin this process a few months before your interviews to ensure you have enough time to explore and absorb the material at a good pace).
Preparing for qualitative interview questions: Guidance on how to handle personal-statement-based interview questions.
Preparing for questions on Art News and current affairs: This guide provides strategies to stay updated and articulate your thoughts on recent developments in the art world, as well as useful resources to help you do so.
What to expect in your academic interviews: Providing insight from numerous successful History of Art candidates, this guide includes detailed accounts of real Oxbridge History of Art interviews by successful candidates. It unpacks the specific questions asked, and offers preparation tips for different interview formats.
10 detailed practice interview questions: These include tips for answering the questions and further reading suggestions on the relevant topics.
70 additional past interview questions related to History of Art: A comprehensive collection to help you prepare for a wide range of possible questions.
Final tips to ace the interview.
Looking for Oxbridge History of Art mentoring to enhance your independent preparation?
Working with a History of Art tutor can be a source of invaluable guidance to enhance your prep. U2 has a brilliant network of History of Art tutors who offer tutorial-style sessions to prepare you for interview. They can also provide tailored preparation for all areas of the application process, including personal statement writing, admissions test preparation and help you prepare for interviews. We also offer mock interview days in November and December. Learn more here.
Find out more about the Oxbridge tutoring and admissions support we offer. Book a free consultation for further details on our services and to discuss your Oxbridge History of Art application.
The first section of our 33-page guide is dedicated to showing you how to build evidence of wider subject exploration to convey your passion and motivation for the subject. Our History of Art graduates lead you through what to read (primary and secondary material), and how to cite key texts, or online resources e.g. podcasts, to justify your reasoning in answer to interview questions. Each book / resource recommendation comes with a thinking task - an interview question that responds directly to the text’s content. Note: ideally, this process should start at least a few months before you interviews take place so you have time to explore enough resources / material!
How to prepare for qualitative interview questions e.g. personal-statement based interview questions
How to prepare for questions on Art News
What to expect in your academic interviews, including accounts from numerous successful History of Art candidates. Each account will provide insight into the interview process, the precise questions they were asked, and preparation tips for tackling the different formats of interview
10 longer worked through interview questions: These include clues for answering the questions and further suggested readings on the topic at hand
70 additional past interview questions relating to History of Art
Final tips for success at interview
Looking for Oxbridge History of Art mentoring to further direct your independent preparation?
Having a History of Art tutor can present an invaluable learning opportunity - U2 has a wonderful network of History of Art undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates, who would be delighted to host tutorial sessions giving you exposure to some of the key topic areas within the discipline, support personal statement writing, admissions test (if applicable) and interview preparation. We also offer mock interview days in November/December. Learn more here.
Find out more about the Oxbridge tutoring and admissions support we offer here. Book a free consultation for further details on our offerings and to discuss your Oxbridge History of Art application.
Don’t know what to expect for your Oxbridge History of Art interviews?
Oxbridge interviews can feel overwhelming to prepare for. However, they are a great opportunity to present yourself and show your motivation and enthusiasm to your potential future tutors.
This essential guide, prepared by U2's History of Art tutors, all of whom are Oxford or Cambridge History of Art graduates will walk you through how to prepare to ensure you stand out and increase your chances of success, as well as a number of tips on crucial communication skills for the interview.
Core components of U2 Tuition's Oxbridge History of Art guide:
The first section of our 33-page guide focuses on helping you demonstrate a broad exploration of History of Art o showcase your passion and motivation. Our History of Art graduates guide you on what to read (both primary and secondary material), how to cite key texts, and how to use online resources such as podcasts to justify your reasoning in response to interview questions. Each recommended book or resource includes a thinking task—an interview question that directly relates to the text’s content. (Ideally, you should begin this process a few months before your interviews to ensure you have enough time to explore and absorb the material at a good pace).
Preparing for qualitative interview questions: Guidance on how to handle personal-statement-based interview questions.
Preparing for questions on Art News and current affairs: This guide provides strategies to stay updated and articulate your thoughts on recent developments in the art world, as well as useful resources to help you do so.
What to expect in your academic interviews: Providing insight from numerous successful History of Art candidates, this guide includes detailed accounts of real Oxbridge History of Art interviews by successful candidates. It unpacks the specific questions asked, and offers preparation tips for different interview formats.
10 detailed practice interview questions: These include tips for answering the questions and further reading suggestions on the relevant topics.
70 additional past interview questions related to History of Art: A comprehensive collection to help you prepare for a wide range of possible questions.
Final tips to ace the interview.
Looking for Oxbridge History of Art mentoring to enhance your independent preparation?
Working with a History of Art tutor can be a source of invaluable guidance to enhance your prep. U2 has a brilliant network of History of Art tutors who offer tutorial-style sessions to prepare you for interview. They can also provide tailored preparation for all areas of the application process, including personal statement writing, admissions test preparation and help you prepare for interviews. We also offer mock interview days in November and December. Learn more here.
Find out more about the Oxbridge tutoring and admissions support we offer. Book a free consultation for further details on our services and to discuss your Oxbridge History of Art application.
The first section of our 33-page guide is dedicated to showing you how to build evidence of wider subject exploration to convey your passion and motivation for the subject. Our History of Art graduates lead you through what to read (primary and secondary material), and how to cite key texts, or online resources e.g. podcasts, to justify your reasoning in answer to interview questions. Each book / resource recommendation comes with a thinking task - an interview question that responds directly to the text’s content. Note: ideally, this process should start at least a few months before you interviews take place so you have time to explore enough resources / material!
How to prepare for qualitative interview questions e.g. personal-statement based interview questions
How to prepare for questions on Art News
What to expect in your academic interviews, including accounts from numerous successful History of Art candidates. Each account will provide insight into the interview process, the precise questions they were asked, and preparation tips for tackling the different formats of interview
10 longer worked through interview questions: These include clues for answering the questions and further suggested readings on the topic at hand
70 additional past interview questions relating to History of Art
Final tips for success at interview
Looking for Oxbridge History of Art mentoring to further direct your independent preparation?
Having a History of Art tutor can present an invaluable learning opportunity - U2 has a wonderful network of History of Art undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates, who would be delighted to host tutorial sessions giving you exposure to some of the key topic areas within the discipline, support personal statement writing, admissions test (if applicable) and interview preparation. We also offer mock interview days in November/December. Learn more here.
Find out more about the Oxbridge tutoring and admissions support we offer here. Book a free consultation for further details on our offerings and to discuss your Oxbridge History of Art application.
Don’t know what to expect for your Oxbridge History of Art interviews?
Oxbridge interviews can feel overwhelming to prepare for. However, they are a great opportunity to present yourself and show your motivation and enthusiasm to your potential future tutors.
This essential guide, prepared by U2's History of Art tutors, all of whom are Oxford or Cambridge History of Art graduates will walk you through how to prepare to ensure you stand out and increase your chances of success, as well as a number of tips on crucial communication skills for the interview.
Core components of U2 Tuition's Oxbridge History of Art guide:
The first section of our 33-page guide focuses on helping you demonstrate a broad exploration of History of Art o showcase your passion and motivation. Our History of Art graduates guide you on what to read (both primary and secondary material), how to cite key texts, and how to use online resources such as podcasts to justify your reasoning in response to interview questions. Each recommended book or resource includes a thinking task—an interview question that directly relates to the text’s content. (Ideally, you should begin this process a few months before your interviews to ensure you have enough time to explore and absorb the material at a good pace).
Preparing for qualitative interview questions: Guidance on how to handle personal-statement-based interview questions.
Preparing for questions on Art News and current affairs: This guide provides strategies to stay updated and articulate your thoughts on recent developments in the art world, as well as useful resources to help you do so.
What to expect in your academic interviews: Providing insight from numerous successful History of Art candidates, this guide includes detailed accounts of real Oxbridge History of Art interviews by successful candidates. It unpacks the specific questions asked, and offers preparation tips for different interview formats.
10 detailed practice interview questions: These include tips for answering the questions and further reading suggestions on the relevant topics.
70 additional past interview questions related to History of Art: A comprehensive collection to help you prepare for a wide range of possible questions.
Final tips to ace the interview.
Looking for Oxbridge History of Art mentoring to enhance your independent preparation?
Working with a History of Art tutor can be a source of invaluable guidance to enhance your prep. U2 has a brilliant network of History of Art tutors who offer tutorial-style sessions to prepare you for interview. They can also provide tailored preparation for all areas of the application process, including personal statement writing, admissions test preparation and help you prepare for interviews. We also offer mock interview days in November and December. Learn more here.
Find out more about the Oxbridge tutoring and admissions support we offer. Book a free consultation for further details on our services and to discuss your Oxbridge History of Art application.
The first section of our 33-page guide is dedicated to showing you how to build evidence of wider subject exploration to convey your passion and motivation for the subject. Our History of Art graduates lead you through what to read (primary and secondary material), and how to cite key texts, or online resources e.g. podcasts, to justify your reasoning in answer to interview questions. Each book / resource recommendation comes with a thinking task - an interview question that responds directly to the text’s content. Note: ideally, this process should start at least a few months before you interviews take place so you have time to explore enough resources / material!
How to prepare for qualitative interview questions e.g. personal-statement based interview questions
How to prepare for questions on Art News
What to expect in your academic interviews, including accounts from numerous successful History of Art candidates. Each account will provide insight into the interview process, the precise questions they were asked, and preparation tips for tackling the different formats of interview
10 longer worked through interview questions: These include clues for answering the questions and further suggested readings on the topic at hand
70 additional past interview questions relating to History of Art
Final tips for success at interview
Looking for Oxbridge History of Art mentoring to further direct your independent preparation?
Having a History of Art tutor can present an invaluable learning opportunity - U2 has a wonderful network of History of Art undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates, who would be delighted to host tutorial sessions giving you exposure to some of the key topic areas within the discipline, support personal statement writing, admissions test (if applicable) and interview preparation. We also offer mock interview days in November/December. Learn more here.
Find out more about the Oxbridge tutoring and admissions support we offer here. Book a free consultation for further details on our offerings and to discuss your Oxbridge History of Art application.