Applying to vet school can seem intimidating. In this article, we hope to demystify the process for you, discussing top tips for writing your veterinary personal statement, exploring the subject prior to interviews and preparing you to follow your veterinary dreams!

What is the HAT and why does Oxford use it? What factors do I need to consider for my source analysis? How do I make my answer stand out? Find out how to prepare for the HAT and key exam technique tips with one of our Oxford History graduate tutors!

When attempting to write your personal statement or prepping for your Oxbridge interview it can feel very daunting being faced with the entirety of the French canon and not knowing where to begin. A good piece of advice is to have a general understanding of the timeline of famous French literary works and then focus more specifically on one time period and read more broadly around that. Check out our recommendations for literature, film and wider subject exploration for French!

In this article, U2 Co-founder, Camille (English Language & Literature graduate, University of Oxford), leads you through her top recommendations for how to successfully prepare to study English at university, including English personal statement tips and Oxbridge English interview questions. If you want to know about extracurricular activities to make your application stand-out, current trends and concepts to explore in the subject, book recommendations, this blog is for you!

Applicants for Economics & Management (E&M) need to demonstrate that they can argue a case logically and consider a problem with a critical eye (for written work i.e. essays, and at interview). The key is to break a complex Management problem down into its component parts and structure and group your points as much as possible. U2 Tuition's E&M mentors have compiled a list of five frameworks that can help you to structure your argument when presented with a Management question on a particular company or market / industry.

Economics is a highly rewarding, but challenging course which tests a broad range of inter-disciplinary skills: it crosses the fields of politics, philosophy, sociology, business management, history, mathematics and statistics to name a few. Not everyone will be high-flyers at all of these aspects of Economics. So how can you use this to your advantage when choosing whether to apply for an Economics course at Oxford vs. Cambridge?

Thinking of Oxford/Cambridge Economics-related courses? Find out how to answer an open question with a Cambridge Economics graduate! In this blog, you will be taken through a worked answer for the question, “What are some of the economic reasons behind the development of the modern capitalist corporation? Do you expect such a form of economic organisation to continue to persist into the future?”

Art history is a truly fascinating subject that investigates artworks and their makers throughout history. In this blog, 1st Class History of Art Oxford graduate, Issy, leads you through her key recommendations for those thinking of applying for a History of Art degree, approaching personal statement writing, Oxbridge interviews.

Competition for top university places seems to increase year on year. Yet, students are still scrabbling to write their personal statements, prepare for admissions tests and interviews in the summer immediately preceding application. The truth is, gaining acceptance to the best universities in the world, such as Oxford and Cambridge or Ivy League Schools, should be a long term endeavour. Find out how you can prepare early for Oxbridge entrance and develop skills that are integral to a successful application.

In this article, U2 mentor, Blanca (1st Class History & Politics graduate, University of Oxford), leads you through her top recommendations for successful preparation for a history degree at a top Russell Group UK university or Oxbridge. If you want to know about extracurricular activities to make your application stand-out, current trends and ‘must-knows’ in history, history book recommendations, an overview of the Oxbridge history interview structure, and examples of past history interview questions, this blog is for you!

In this blog, 1st Class History & Politics Oxford graduate, Blanca, leads you through her key recommendations for those thinking of applying for a Politics degree, as well as prospective applicants approaching personal statement writing, Oxbridge admissions test and interviews. Read on for past Oxbridge Politics interview questions, reading suggestions for a Politics personal statement, and important debate topics

Places at Oxford are some of the most sought-after in the world, but what is it really like to go there? Here, English undergraduate, Sarah, discusses what she does in a day at Oxford, to give you a sense of what a student’s daily routine is like. Hopefully it’ll inspire you to apply; Oxford is a wonderful place, and all the hard work it takes to get there is worth it!

Learning German is hard. Reading books in German is even harder. But reading literature in the original language is not only wonderful for learning grammar, vocabulary and increasing your fluency, but it will also expand your literary horizons, especially in preparation for university applications. German literature, just like English literature, is a vast and multi-faceted corpus and it can be hard to know where to start. So if you want to branch out from re-watching ‘Goodbye, Lenin!’ for the fiftieth time and make sure you stand out as a German linguist and literature student, here are some books to start with and ideas for your personal statement and interview preparation if applying for German at university/ Oxbridge.

An interview is a high-pressure environment – but it can also be a rewarding one. Oxbridge interviews, though notoriously challenging, are designed to mimic the kind of tutorials which you will be taking should you be successful in your application. Tutors aren’t trying to trip you up or confuse you. Find out some strategies to stay calm and confident come interview day with successful Oxford English applicant, Sarah.

A Biological Natural Sciences Cambridge graduate leads you through the intricacies of the course, his application experience, and top tips for personal statement, admissions test and interview preparation. From ideas for reading new scientific articles and staying updated on novel challenges in the science world, to tips on approaching specific interview question formats, learn how to approach preparation for the multidisciplinary degree.

Looking to apply to Oxford or Cambridge for law? Cambridge law graduate and U2 law tutor, Ben, details his experience of an Oxbridge Law interview, to demystify the process and lead you through his top tips for preparation. Learn about the different formats of Oxbridge law interview questions and how to approach them.

If you want to apply to Oxbridge or any other high ranking university, it’s incredibly important to read around your chosen subject. Oxford graduate, Ellen, guides you through the kind of research you should be doing to demonstrate a passion and commitment to learning, enhance your personal statement and allow you to dazzle at interview.

In their penultimate school year, many students find themselves considering an application to Oxbridge as well as the Ivy League universities in America. With Oxford and Cambridge ranked No. 1 and 2 in the world by Times Higher Education and Ivy Leagues’ Stanford, MIT, CIT, Harvard, Princeton and Yale, directly behind, it’s not hard to see why it is a difficult choice for high performing students. But is it possible to do both?

“At one of my interviews I was presented with an MRI scan and asked to describe what I saw. At the other, I was asked to describe a scientific experiment.” Read on to find out Síle’s top tips for preparing a medicine application to Oxbridge, including personal statement advice, work experience suggestions and interview questions!

Interviews can seem scary and hard to prepare for as you never quite know what to expect. However, they are extremely important, with many selections for school and university applications made almost entirely on interview performance alone. Luckily, there are a number of things you can do during the interview and in preparation that can really help you stand out. Check out Poppy, Oxford Psychology graduate and DPhil researcher’s top sips for success.