What different formats of question could you expect during your Oxbridge interview? How do you prepare for each of these question types? In this blog, U2 Co-Founder and Oxford English graduate, Camille, gives you a close insight into the Oxbridge interview process.

Architecture is a fascinating degree subject that opens doors to a myriad of exciting career paths: research, other creative fields, sustainability, and of course the wide range of avenues within architecture itself. This article aims to stimulate more students to consider the possibility of architecture as a degree subject and acts as a guide for those thinking of applying to the top UK University Architecture courses.

Earth. Everything we eat, drink, breathe and use in any way is ultimately derived from and cycled through this floating watery rock, third from the sun. In fact, its precise chemical composition, derived from ancient stardust, is reflected in everything we do right down to the operation and makeup of our cells. The multitude of scientific fields that overlap in studying this miraculous planet (and others), equip students with a breadth of knowledge and skills relevant to a wide array of future careers. Find out why to apply and how to start preparing with U2’s Oxford Earth Science graduate tutor, Charlie.

In this blog, U2’s Co-Founder, Ilana, a Geography Graduate from the University of Cambridge, leads you through what Geography at University involves, as well as her key recommendations for prospective Geography applicants who are starting to approach personal statement writing, and interview preparation.

Are you thinking of applying for Spanish at university? Where do you start? How best to prepare? What could you include in your personal statement? What are interviewers at Oxbridge looking for?

Are you thinking of applying for Linguistics at university? Where do you start? How best to prepare? What are interviewers at Oxbridge looking for?

There is no right or wrong way to prepare for Linguistics.

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 successful preparation for an English 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 concepts to explore in the subject, book recommendations, an overview of the Oxbridge English interview structure, and examples of past English interview questions, 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.

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.

Science interviews often require far more rigorous testing of the candidate's technical knowledge than an Arts student can expect. This is because courses such as Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics etc. are all evident extensions of the A-Level syllabus. You need to prove that you are of the right academic standard, and can apply your existing knowledge to new intellectual arenas. This blog leads you through a worked answer for a question asked to a former Natural Sciences candidate at Cambridge.

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, Politics reading suggestions, and debating topics to be aware of.

At some point, all English students will be given a passage of literature and asked to ‘analyse’ or ‘respond’ to it. You answer will illustrate to an examiner or interviewer, what techniques you have learnt throughout your studies, and how you can apply your knowledge to new materials. Useful for: GCSE & A-Level English candidates and Oxbridge Humanities applicants.

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.

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.