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Congratulations. You can go through some of the latest Oxford Said interview experiences in the following link.

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Seems like Said has added another round of application ?
Are people apprehensive about applying for this year session ?
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Oxford (Said) MBA Deadlines


RoundApplication DueDecisions Released
StageSeptember 6, 2019October 18, 2019
Stage 2November 1, 2019December 13, 2019
Stage 3January 10, 2020March 20, 2020
Stage 4April 3, 2020May 29, 2020

Oxford (Said) MBA Essays


  • Essay Question: Tell us something that is not covered in your application which you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you. (Maximum 250 words)
  • Additional Essay for 1+1 Applicants: Explain why you see this as particularly beneficial for you and how it fits with your career and personal development aims. (Maximum 250 words)
  • Reapplicants Essay: What improvements have you made in your candidacy since you last applied to the Oxford MBA? (Maximum 250 words)
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Another round has been added to this year admissions.
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Thanks, antartican I have added stage 5 details.

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RoundApplication DueDecisions Released
StageSeptember 6, 2019October 18, 2019
Stage 2November 1, 2019December 13, 2019
Stage 3January 10, 2020March 20, 2020
Stage 4April 3, 2020May 29, 2020
Stage 5May 29, 2020July 10, 2020
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antartican Oxford has had 5 rounds in the past but I'm sure the current climate has played a part in their decision. I know other students accepted into other programmes that are slightly nervous about having to conduct a part of their MBA online.

Or perhaps the admissions team declined a significant amount of people for the 4th round and want to maintain their quota.
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Has anybody already taken the interview?
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How long did your interview last and who was it with?



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It was quite a relaxed interview.

I cant remember exactly how she worded the questions but this is what they wanted to know.
1. Why do you want to do your MBA at Oxford?
2. Why do you want to do an MBA?
3. What skills do you think you will gain from the MBA?
4. What skills make you unique and will help you in what you want to do as a future career?
5. How would you deal with a difficult situation (re: work wise)?
6. What do negative attributes do you think your references put in their letter/ areas they recommended for improvement?

Overall it went smoothly and she was very friendly.
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I cannot remember her full name, but it was someone named Jessica.
It lasted 30 minutes.
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How are you guys preparing for interviews ?
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Did everybody get a request to mail transcripts after the interview? I did not get such a mail. Does that mean a rejection?
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I think you will get it today.
My interview is scheduled in coming days but i got the transcript email today.
So I can safely say that transcript email is not related to selection or rejection.

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Did everybody get a request to mail transcripts after the interview? I did not get such a mail. Does that mean a rejection?
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Just received that email today
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One question though..
i did upload my transcript during application process. So do i need to send it again ?

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Just received the transcript email as well. I had sent a copy but they want an official one perhaps directly from the school.
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I recieved transcript e-mail today too.
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Their email says, "You might have uploaded a clear scan of your official mark sheet at the application stage already, but if you have not done this yet, please provide your transcripts"

So based on this statement, you're probably good! But if you wanted to be on the safe side, could resubmit.
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Oxford requires you to send physical copies of your transcript, regardless of interview decision. So, while all applicants need to upload their transcripts during the application stage, you will still need to send in physical copies. There are guidelines on how to proceed if you don't want to send them your original transcript (eg: get a notarized copy and mail that instead).

Pre-COVID, you would have to send the transcript before the final decision date for your application round. Not sure if that's changed now, so you might want to check with the AdCom on this.
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One question though..
i did upload my transcript during application process. So do i need to send it again ?

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Oxford requires you to send physical copies of your transcript, regardless of interview decision. So, while all applicants need to upload their transcripts during the application stage, you will still need to send in physical copies. There are guidelines on how to proceed if you don't want to send them your original transcript (eg: get a notarized copy and mail that instead).

Pre-COVID, you would have to send the transcript before the final decision date for your application round. Not sure if that's changed now, so you might want to check with the AdCom on this.
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No, Covid has changed many things.
They dont want a physical copy and have instructed against sending it.
They want scanned or electronic transfer from university.
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Anybody applying in round 5?

Does anyone have access to official correspondence from the school about changes it has made in light of the coronavirus?

Has it waived GMAT on any condition?

Has it waived application fee?

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Good luck everyone! I hope that we all get positive news tomorrow.
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