Calling all Said (Oxford) MBA Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2019!

Welcome everyone to the Oxford Full-time MBA 2018 Intake Class forum. Let's use this topic
- to discuss the reasons why we decided to apply to Oxford;
- to share and discuss application strategies;
- to share your application/interview experience;
- to discuss scholarship opportunities;
- and much more!

Good luck to everyone with the admission process!

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said-211/app-tracker.html

Oxford SBS Deadlines
	Application Deadline	Interview Decision By	Final Decision By
Stage 1	Sep 29, 17	Oct 27, 17	Dec 8, 17
Stage 2	Jan 5, 18	Jan 26, 18	Mar 9, 18
Stage 3	Mar 16, 18	Apr 6, 18	May 4, 18
Stage 4	May 11, 18	May 25, 18	Jun 15, 18

Application Essays

Mandatory essays:

Consider a statistic or trend that shocks you. Why it is important to you and how could it be changed for the better? (Maximum 500 words)
Is there anything not covered in the application form which you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you? (Maximum 250 words)

If you are applying under the 1+1 scheme you also need to submit the following essay:

Explain why you see this as particularly beneficial for you and how it fits with your careers and personal development aims (Maximum 250 words)

Re-applicants will need to complete the essays mentioned above and another essay on the topic:

What improvements have you made in your candidacy since you last applied to the Oxford MBA? (Maximum 250 words)

When reviewing your essays the Admissions Committee will be looking for evidence of the following: Good communication skills, leadership potential, analytical skills, fit within the Oxford MBA community, among other characteristics.

I just wanted to offer some advice on the main essay topic as I know some people are racking their brain over this.

Consider this from the standpoint of values. If it is shocking to you then it's probably tripping upon some deeply felt principal.

Consider what that might be and speak from that place. Consider that they are trying to get to know you at the deepest level by understanding your values, what motivates you, and want to see if those values are a match for the Oxford Community.

To generate some ideas you might actually consider looking at successful essays for Stanford's main essay question which also speaks to values.

For the part about how you would change this, I think they are looking to assess your innovative and strategic thinking abilities. Be imaginative.

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Why is this thread so quiet? Where are all Oxford wannabees?

Updated the first post with application deadlines. How you all approaching the essays?

Good to see this thread !
Thanks for the info Narenn.

Welcome to GMATClub forum! Are you planning to apply to SBS anytime soon?

Thanks for starting chat.

Anyone attending the up-coming Open Day?

My Oxford MBA Program Review by 1-st year student. Rating:*****

I'm hoping to apply round 1. I won't be attending the open day but I have already been for meeting at Said and was given a tour of the school.


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Hello Aspirants,

Back to this forum after a very long time ( GMAT club reminded me that I have not logged in for a time). All the best for the Said MBA, it is one of the best, having personally been there 5 years back. Reach out to me if you need any help.

What are the main differences between Oxford Said and Cambridge Judge?

https://www.orieladmissions.com/single- ... idge-Judge

Do American companies hire from one-year MBA programs?

https://www.orieladmissions.com/single- ... A-programs

Thank you, indeed helpful.

you're welcome!

Very unlikely in Europe. Generally most of the MBA go back to US and apply it directly there. I have not seen any US companies for recruitment. However, the local office of US companies recruits but only for the local office. For example Amazon in UK.

Hi All! Applied in 2017 R5 but was waitlisted and given and offer to enrol in 2018 instead. Didn't manage to make it off the waitlist, so I'll be starting next year!

Hey Narenn,

Yes, I plan to apply for the first deadline.

In for Oxford!

Submitted my app this past week. Time to sit on pins and needles!