Unable to get to Oxford to visit Regent's Park College? We are happy to help you in other ways - including our new online workshops!
As an alternative to in-person visits to Oxford, which may prove difficult for a variety of reasons, Regent’s offers a package of online workshops. These are run by our Schools Liaison Co-ordinator and the Tutor for Admissions.
Session 1: Introduction to the University of Oxford
- Our outstanding teaching and research
- Facilities, resources and libraries
- Colleges: what they are and how they work
- Activities, societies, clubs, sports and arts
- Welfare support
- How much it costs and the available financial support
- Overview of UCAS application and what we are looking for in an applicant
Session 2: Life as an Oxford Undergraduate
- Q&A with student ambassadors – from tutorials to societies
- Work/life balance and time management
- Advice for transition to university life
Session 3: Application Workshop
- Overview of the application timeline
- How to pick your course and subject exploration
- Writing personal statements
- Admission tests: what to expect and preparation
- Written work submission
- The interviews
Session 4: Understanding the Admissions Interview
- Demystifying the interview
- What your interviewers are looking for
- Types of interview questions, with examples
- How to prepare
Session 5: Critical Thinking Exercises
- Practicing oracy and ‘thinking out loud’
- Different ways of approaching problems
- Bringing together knowledge from different sources
- Open-ended questions
Session 6: Study Skills and the Transition from School to University
- Time management and work/life balance
- Reading lists and essay planning
- Revision skills
To learn more about our online workshops and how they could benefit your pupils, or to book a session, get in touch by emailing access@regents.ox.ac.uk.