Hello to all this year Oxbridge applicants! Even though Oxford has not finalised the decisions for R4, the stages for 2010 admissions are already up. They seem to eliminate R4 and also moved the deadlines almost a month earlier – interesting. Cambridge have not changed their major admission schedule - they will have five rounds this year as well - but there is mentioning of introducing an online application system (similar to the Oxford one, I guess). Also, note that Cambridge did not give the deadlines for interview decisions - only the dates of the interview events. Good luck! Last year Oxbridge applicants thread Separating Oxford from Cambridge Oxford – Said Business School sbs.jpg Requirements : GMAT - average given for reference is 680 TOEFL 109 or IELTS 7.5 (note – this is compulsory, not reference!) Experience: usually 3+ years GPA: usually equivalent of no less than good UK 2.1 degree or 3.5 GPA 2009 Rankings : Financial Times – 20, Business Week non-US MBA - 10 Application cost : 125 GBP Official site: https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/mba/ Admissions on Facebook Admissions on Twitter Our Oxford Said information thread R1 Application deadline 9 October 2009 Interview decision by 30 October 2009 Final decision by 11 December 2009 R2 Application deadline 15 January 2010 Interview decision by 5 February 2010 Final decision by 12 March 2010 R3 Application deadline 2 April 2010 Interview decision by 30 April 2010 Final decision by 28 May 2010 Cambridge – Judge Business School JBS.jpg Requirements: GMAT – average given for reference is 690 (balanced score is required) TOEFL 100 with min 25 in writing or IELTS 7.0 (don’t know if they will change this) Experience: usually 3+ years GPA: usually equivalent of no less than UK 2.1 degree or 3.3 GPA 2009 Rankings : Financial Times – 17 Application cost : 100 GBP Official site: https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/mba/index.html Unofficial, but not uninteresting pages by their MBA Coordinator: Twitter , Blog . Note that the blog is mainly not about admissions, but about life in Cambridge. R1 Application deadline 12 Oct 2009 Interview day 23 or 30 Nov 2009 Decision 27 Nov or 4 Dec R2 Application deadline 23 Nov 2009 Interview day 18 or 25 Jan 2010 Decision 22 or 29 Jan 2010 R3 Application deadline 11 Jan 2010 Interview day 26 Feb or 1 or 8 Mar 2010 Decision 5 Mar or 12 Mar 2010 R4 Application deadline 8 Mar 2010 Interview day 23 or 26 Apr 2010 Decision 30 Apr 2010 R5 Application deadline 26 Apr 2010 Interview day 24 May 2010 Decision 28 May 2010

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DrSatisfaction

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16 Feb 2010, 09:10

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annae

Really? I thought I would take the train from Heathrow. Is there a direct connection from the airport and is it faster than by train? I did find a direct, convenient bus connection between Oxford and Cambridge.

And thanks for the positive hotel review!

there's a direct bus from the airport to oxford for about GBP10-ish. it boards at the central bus terminal which is like right outside of terminal 3 or something...i forgot the exact terminal but it was super convenient.

https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/main.php?page_id=24

also if you get your e-tickets or whatever they're called online, you just have to provide your reference number to the bus driver when you board. no need to line up again at the bus terminal for check in or to validate your ticket or anything like that.

annae

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16 Feb 2010, 10:20

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Thanks! Seems super convenient, indeed! I'm really looking forward to visiting Oxford and Cambridge, not only because of the schools but also because I have some time to stroll around both towns.

Obruni

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17 Feb 2010, 20:04

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Did anyone catch the spelling error in the Career Objectives section on the Judge application?

Describe you career progression to date. What have been the milestones and/or turning points? What decisions and choices brought you to your current role?

:shock:

Sorry if it has been mentioned already, I'm too lazy to read through all 19 pages of this thread. :oops:

annae

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18 Feb 2010, 01:00

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Haha, adcom James Barker seems to remindapplicants about spelling errors in every round, on his Twitter page. :-D

kma682

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18 Feb 2010, 11:58

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going to be in oxford from 3/1-3/7 for interview/touring but i'm looking for rooms now and they're really expensive. anyone want to split a room? I'm 25 y/o male from usa. thx.

annae

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19 Feb 2010, 14:30

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Finnish cargo transport strike - suspended until March.
BA strike - earliest possible date 1. March.
Heavy snowfall in the UK - expected on Monday the latest.

Enough excitement in anticipation of my Oxbridge interviews next week... So far so good. :roll:

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20 Feb 2010, 00:40

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Hi All, one query on the interview qsns: how is the question "why not LBS/wharton?" to be answered? Any tips from R1 admits? Would it be believable to say that you'd prefer Oxford over LBS/HBS? or else, is it ok to say that LBS is the prefered choice or maybe that you got dinged at LBS? Would a ding at another such school show you in a bad light?

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20 Feb 2010, 11:57

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rishiphadke

What makes you think they would ask such a question? I would guess that the adcom will ask what schools you've applied to and then follow up about why SBS is a better fit. If you have applied to HBS/LBS/INSEAD/Wharton, and you tell the interviewer, be prepared to answer why SBS is a better fit than all of those. If not, I see no reason why the adcom would ask the above question.

ap1010

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Anyone, who is going to UK for F2F interview, how you folks are managing the Forex?

I will be travelling from USA and not sure on where best to get the UK pound - at airport OR get traveller's chequ from banks in USA. Any help on this one folks ?

Also during my couple of days of stay - how do I take medical insurance - first of all is it a must in UK ?

Thanks a lot / AP

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22 Feb 2010, 00:59

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I usually get a few pounds in my home country before I leave, so that I can pay bus etc. fees before finding an ATM. Otherwise I just use my credit card to pay or withdraw from the wall.

If you're traveling you are according to my knowledge never required to have insurance, but a travel insurance is always good to have. You can get it from your travel agent, airline, or perhaps your home/car/etc insurance company. A travel insurance can cover also lost/damaged luggage. Ask around in your home country.

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Thanks Anne, but what would be the best way to convert money - at airport forex counter / are there any other options ?

Thanks / Ap

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Thanks Anne, but what would be the best way to convert money - at airport forex counter / are there any other options ?

Most expensive ways are often airports and banks. I use a private exchange agency with good rates. Take a look around, and again, Google is your friend.

You might also want to find out the costs for ATM withdrawal and/or credit card use abroad.

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Thanks Annae for your advise.

Yes ...I know your advise from last time on Google being good frined. It is indeed good friend...it is just that I am running against time and it is always better to learn from people's experience, hence so many questions ;-)

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ap1010

Thanks Anne, but what would be the best way to convert money - at airport forex counter / are there any other options ?

Most expensive ways are often airports and banks. I use a private exchange agency with good rates. Take a look around, and again, Google is your friend.

You might also want to find out the costs for ATM withdrawal and/or credit card use abroad.

ap1010

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22 Feb 2010, 11:55

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Any help on medical insurance requirements in UK ?

Thanks/ AP

annae

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23 Feb 2010, 12:16

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has anyone interviewed yet and if you have... what did you think of the interview? Was it basic q's or did they try and ask more difficult questions than why oxford/why an mba/why now, etc.?

JoeMahmah

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24 Feb 2010, 00:05

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How competitive are the final rounds for Oxford? I know Cambridge has another round in March, but am interested to know if its worth applying this late in the game. Please advise.

annae

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JoeMahmah, I have a hunch that all rounds should theoretically have equal chance... at least that's something I remember reading. However, Saïd doesn't seem to have a waitlist, or so I've heard, so in case a lot of stellar candidates apply in early rounds I could imagine they're offered a place regardless of the quotum limit per round.

Greetings from Oxford, I'm fresh back from my interview, which I think went well. Sarah was very friendly and easily approachable. It was more of a discussion, since she had read my application and I also wanted to ask some things of her. We talked about my career line and goals and specifically what I a) expect to do post-MBA, b) expect to gain from the MBA and the Oxford networks, and c) what the class can expect from me.

Because of my less usual background and the fact that the interviewer works in career services, we were able to discuss my possibilities of tackling the MBA and integrating into the networks available, to draw the most from the year I'm here.

The interviewer also works in Cambridge, and she said what everybody says: the place are very similar but very different, and that definitely one will resonate better with me. I'm really excited since I'm going there later today. But first, lunch with fellow GMAT clubbers.

DrSatisfaction

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25 Feb 2010, 06:01

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Congrats anna! Let us know how ur Cambridge interview goes. Either way you win cuz they're both great programs.

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jon82

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25 Feb 2010, 09:46

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Thanks annae for the interview feedback. I'll be in SF tomorrow for the interview and will hopefully have some positive vibes and words of wisdom to pass on, as well.

To answer someone else's question: I've read that Oxford has plenty of room for Rd 3 applicants. So don't be discouraged to apply late.

J

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26 Feb 2010, 09:24

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Greetings from Heathrow airport this time.

Quick recap of the Cambridge interview to kill the time:

My goodness it was tough. But friendly, and encouraging. My every thought and career move or goal was questioned. On the other hand it was good because it really made me review the reasons behind the decisions I made and my career up to date, kind of measuring the solidity behind my arguments and my goals. I did end up with a positive feeling after the interrogation, and all in all the staff were wery welcoming and friendly. The school is very different from Saïd, almost a little daring and artsy in design - I like it. Now thumbs up.

jon82, good luck with the interview! Let us know how it went.

Thanks lastmanstanding and buffdaddy for the lunch company. It was great to meet up and to hear about the MBA experience from a current student.