Oxbridge Aspirants 2021-New Thread 4

[Baaaahhhhh]

And we are off:

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

@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%.

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

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

Chocomel which subject is that for?

@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.

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

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 😬

@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.

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