Oxbridge Aspirants 2021-New Thread 4

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And we are off:

Thread 3 link: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/higher_education/4070531-Oxbridge-Aspirants-2021-New-Thread-3

[SATSmadness]

@IrmaFayLear

Just repeat this mantra "TSR is the plaything of trolls" several times.

DD laughs at The Student Room. There do seem to be a lot of overseas candidates posting on there and their chances are less despite their fantastic grades/achievements.

I saw one posting about how to get classified as a Home applicant as they believed this greatly increased their chances, oh and cut the cost of tuition by 85%.

[Stitchintimesaves9]

Good luck to all the DC with interviews this week! DD has 2 interviews today. She’s very nervous! I’m trying to throw myself into work today as a distraction, but it’s not working

[IrmaFayLear]

I saw that “home applicant” . The cheek!!

[goodbyestranger]

Chocomel which subject is that for?

[Pumpkintopf]

@NiamCinnOir your poor DD! That did make me laugh though- classic anxiety dream, I've had a few of those this week myself despite (thank goodness) NOT being the person who has to sit an interview!

@pepperaunt DS is the same, 2 interviews, NatSci camb.

In fact he's in his first interview now, upstairs with DH standing by for tech support. I am sequestered in the sitting room with our three dogs with the aim of keeping them quiet and keeping a lookout for any delivery drivers who may approach! The two are of course interlinked. On here to take my mind off what's going on.

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We've filled up another thread!

Here is the next one - slightly updated title, I hope you don't mind.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/higher_education/4100895-Oxbridge-Interviewees-for-2021-Entry-The-Journey-Continues-Thread-5

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Dds interview about to start although she has been given a piece of work to go over 30 mins before, I am actually more nervous than her I think 😬

[WarmAndco3y]

@SATSmadness, I thought medicine is the only course where overseas numbers are capped. Not sure!! I agree with your post, though.

@Baaaahhhhh, lol at the unfortunate placements of the puddings. That would make her memorable.

DS’s 2 interviews are tomorrow, he must be getting anxious, he’s been in my room chatting with me since I got in from work . I’ll be at work nervously checking my phone for feedback, DH on standby and will be keeping DD well out of the way, she is on virtual learning due to a big outbreak of covid in her school.

It’s making it even more real to read about everyone’s experiences.

[Turmerictolly]

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