Subject Insight Sessions
Students receive one subject insight session per week for each of their two chosen subjects. We organise sessions into five academic schools.
In Oxford, the five schools are culture, health science, social science, business and STEM.
In Cambridge, the five schools are new technologies, health science, social science, business and STEM.
The first subject insight will address topical issues within the school led by Bucksmore Counsellors and the second subject insight, led by an external provider, gives students ‘hands-on’ experience in the subject field.
University Preparation Masterclasses
The group sessions help build key skills for future careers and higher education. Students sign-up on arrival to learn key skills essential for success, such as interview skills, UCAS overview and Q&As with Oxbridge students.
Example sessions:
Introduction to UCAS
The UK’s ‘Universities and Colleges Admissions Service’ can be a daunting prospect to international students at first. These masterclasses introduce the organisation to help give students a better understanding of their use.
Personal Statements
Writing a personal statement can be an integral part of a student’s university application process, and these classes will help students to boost the quality of their submission.
Interview Skills
Preparation is the key ingredient for interview success. Adhering to a few tips and tricks when planning for an interview can provide improved results.
UK Undergraduate Experience
An opportunity to speak to Oxford and Cambridge University undergraduates about their Oxbridge experience, including the application process and life at two of the most famous institutions in the world.
How to Choose a Degree
This class aims to provide students with a clearer idea of how to match their interests and aspirations to subject disciplines.
1:1 Supervisions
Students have two Oxbridge-style 1:1 supervisions with each subject tutor, at the beginning and end of the course.