How we REALLY got into Oxford University.... The BEST Tip that No-One Tells You! (and it's free!) 

Hey everyone, I've seen a lot of comments about rejection and being put off applying so i thought id try address it. Of course not everyone can attend but the rejection here is mostly based on not being marginal enough in terms of people from your area or school at Oxbridge as opposed to ability. I know it probs seems daft me saying 'rejection from UNIQ shouldn't deter application to Oxford' because I didn't get rejected from UNIQ buuut honestly UNIQ only improves accessibility by showing candidates that Oxford isn't just a place for rich/posh/white/legacy students thus increasing confidence amongst "non stereotypically oxford" students to apply. It would be extremely sad and of course counterintuitive for people to be put off applying bc of a UNIQ rejection, especially seen as the circumstances of rejection are likely out of your control (I.e. postcode) and wouldn't make a difference when applying to the actual uni. In terms of why we're making these videos, as someone from a pupil premium (free school meals eligible for a period), working class, state school, first gen etc background I can't thank UNIQ enough for what it has given me and I would feel like I wasn't giving back enough to repay them if I didn't spread the word about it. Eve and I are in positions of privilege now being at Oxford - we are incredibly lucky to be here and we both know that. The least we can do in this position of privilege is try to help anyone possible get the same opportunities that we did and hopefully shed light on aspects of applying that we didn't get. I hope you all can understand that titles and thumbnails are for views purposes and of course, the REAL reason we got in is because we worked our butts off all throughout school, made a goal and pushed through to reach it. UNIQ simply made that goal seem actually doable. If you don't get in please dont take it personally (rich coming from me I know). Understand that they physically cant help everyone in need and that IS NOT YOUR FAULT. You can still reach the end goal if you push for it and have confidence in your abilities regardless of help a long the way. I believe in you xxxxx

Yeah but UNIQ is only for UK applicants, not international students :((

You both just have such a calming presence! It’s like 3 weeks until the UCAS deadline and I’ve only just decided to apply to University at all so I really don’t know why I’m here 😂💗

Can’t wait to watch it Eve! Always click straight away when the notification comes through 😍🌟

*3 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS! Who’s excited?!🎄 Notif Squad wya?! Love you so much Eve! Such a huge inspiration! One of my absolute faves! Thankyou for inspiring me to start youtube!💗*

I went on UNIQ in the summer for geography at Hertford College, was honestly one of the most amazing weeks I’ve had, completely free, I met a lot of the department, got to know oxford, made amazing friends and most importantly made me love my subject even more and convinced me to apply! I’ve had my interviews now which was another amazing week meeting (and catching up with) amazing friends and amazing tutors. Honestly whatever the outcome I have a lot to thank Oxford for already, what an incredible environment to be in, I have learned so much. Thank you for this video Eve!!

Yes I liked it first. I always loved your videos eve and it's really been helpful. I wasn't really that great during the first term and as it is soon term 2 and 2019, I'm trying to be motivated and productive and it'll be really great if you manage to post the real time studying!!

Needed thissss! I want to apply to UNIQ for this summer so thank you so so much!!

Widening access is SO important, but programs like this can be equally damaging as helpful- especially if a large proportion of applicants are rejected. What better way to discourage a state school applicant than reject them from a widening access program? I know I would feel like there was no point wasting an application on Oxbridge when I couldn’t even make it to their summer school program. You say at the start of the video “no one knows about it” but then later say “UNIQ is more competitive than Oxford itself for some courses”. If it’s that competitive you and UNIQ should be focusing on increasing the number of students you accept NOT encouraging hundreds more to apply. The only thing this video ensures is that now even more state school students will be rejected from UNIQ and even more state school students will be left feeling that an application to Oxbridge is an application wasted.

So far this video gives a really good insight! Thank you x

Eve looks so tired bless her. Hope you give yourself time to rest over Christmas, Eve!

What advises would you give for someone who wants to get in but lives like half a world away from where Oxbridge is? Like for example, I wouldn't be able to physically go to their summer course, so what alternatives would you recommend?

I love the thought of access and outreach and it is so good love this vidoe

thank you for this Eve and Rosie!

New videos from Eve makes my day💗

I did a 2-week summer school at Cambridge and it was just amazing.

I believe you went to a single sex selective Grammar School? Not really the State school of most pupils. Not that don’t admire you getting in versus certain people I’ve seen on RU-vid.

Hey Eve! I was wondering if you could do a video on things you did on the Summer of Year 12 that you think helped you get your place at Oxford? Or just University related things you did in general? I know it's a while ago now but I'm starting to apply for things and I'd love to hear what you did before you went back in year 13. xx

Bodelian library! Thank you!!

I actually need to learn to sit still wow 🤣

Love your videos so much this is a really good useful video

Are there any alternatives to unique for international students ?

Did you apply the IELTS test if so how much should the average and min mark be??

Is it possible you can make a video of all your stationary that you have for Oxford University.

Don’t know if you’ll ever see this but the applications for UNIQ 2019 have started today. I’ve read somewhere that appli can needs to write a short essay explaining why they should be accepted for the course, but ai haven’t seen this in the application. There’s a section for special consideration (illness/ death of relative close to exam dates). Is this where I need to write this ‘essay’? Or is there no such thing

Ahhh you and Lydia came out with videos literally seconds apart, and I’m gonna watch yours first but obviously I’ll watch hers next! Also do you know of any credible summer schools for international students because I don’t live in the UK. Also both of you look really pretty! 💞💞

Lol so many of us watching this are waiting for offers/rejections from Oxbridge,,, this is excruciating!

Can’t believe I got here so fast. Such an amazing video xx

Is it harder to get good grades at top universities compared to other universities? I usually get the best grade, and at my uni. around 3-8% is in the top tier. Now, if I apply to a elite university, will a lot more be demanded of me, if I want a decent grade? I am not the kind of student that sits and study all day, I'm actually quite lazy. It seems that I will be able to get a scholarship for a top university, but I don't even know if I want it. I am scared of the workload. Also, I am norwegian and know nothing about studying in the UK or US.

You are really lucky I wish I could at least visit Oxford University BTW I am from INDIA

i got into UNIQ for 2024 and im kinda scared of it 😭😭 do you have any tips on what to do there?? like what to bring/places to go/etc

Hi Eve, big thumbs up from me, merry Christmas!

See I love that you promote UNIQ, but most people I know who applied to it got rejected! It's kinda disheartening to hear you talk about that as the main reason you get in when it's not available to everyome. I undoubtedky understand that it's super important to share it but please just bear in mind that not everyone can get on!!

What do u study

Hope u have a good xmas eve ❤️🎉

Can you please do a video on places to do work experience when you are in year 12?

okay but what if someone doesn’t live in the UK.....

The thing that's annoying and wrong about summer schools is that you can have a priveleged person whose parents went to Oxbridge who goes to the best state school in the country WHO CAN GO but a bursary student at a private school (just for sixth form, and not all private schools are good quality) whose parents left school at 15 and single parent family, young carer etc etc etc WHO CANNOT APPLY like it just doesn't make sense in terms of social mobility. Also apparently attending summer schools makes no difference to your application- its much better to read books etc - that's according to an admissions tutor.

Out reach is so important most unvisties do outreach on Facebook but oxford does so much more

How would you recommend planning and practising before coming to uniq?

I hope you do a study stream ❤️

just by the title I knew it would be UNIQ summer school :D

May be a stupid question, but if you're planning to apply to Cambridge is it completely pointless to apply for uniq?

If I ever did a course at oxford is English literature but I never will appyle for English literature because I am not doing English literature A level but a English language and literature good because they do much

Yass I need a real time study with me!! 😆

I just really want to go to uniq but so scared of rejection. Do u think writing 1500 words for 1 course is going to increase my chance? Instead of 2 short PS for 2 different courses

Do u have to pay to attend summer school at Oxford

I really want to go to Oxford/Cambridge and I know GCSEs aren’t the be all and end all. I got 5 8s,4 7s, and 2 6s at GCSE and I just don’t know if these grades are strong enough or if it’s worth me even applying🙃

What age is it for and is it only for ppl considering oxford

this is such a helpful video

Anyone here who’s applied for 2020? x I’m already so nervous ahh

Love you Eve

How can I increase my chances of getting into UNIQ??

Ur the best Eve❤️

the entry requirements for the summer school are way to high :( , 5 8's, I have 4 6's and 8 7's :(

I know what Iwant to take at unvisity performing arts

If I pick a different course on Uniq to what I choose to do at University will it still help me get in??

Oh my, the coughing montage came so unexpectedly :))

Do you think someone from Leicester would have a chance at getting into Oxford if you don’t go to a nice school? I feel like I would look bad... 😔

I didn't apply for uniq and i applied for Oxford. I feel bad about my prospects now

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hey!!!

Meanwhile I had to drop school, college and now my apprenticeship/job 😭😂

Do you think doing UNIQ decreases your chance of getting into Cambridge? 💞💗

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Hello Eve. You are very smart and best wishes to you on whatever skills you have. One thing I want to say that you are pretty and I like your personally. So please iif you can to respond to my comment. From Rob .

First comment Love you😘❤️😘

Oh dear. I was really looking forward to a great tip that i could use so i went straight to the UNIQ website. However, they don’t accept applications from people at private schools:(

I love how Rosie can't help gazing at herself in the camera

Eve is beautiful that's how

Big girls gang

she talks reallyyyyy slow compared to Eve

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Why can’t you be a private school student? I don’t understand how that’s fair, I would really love to go to Oxford and I’d love the summer school as well.

Wowww first comment

First x

bruh i had to click off coz that rosie is so dry

Anyone here who’s applied for 2020? x I’m already so nervous ahh