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Events & Webinars Archive – UK & Oxbridge

Explore our archive of past events and webinar recordings relating to applications to Oxbridge and other UK universities.

Past Events and Recordings

Why High-Achievers Fail to Get into Oxbridge

Every year, hundreds of students with perfect predicted grades are rejected by Oxford and Cambridge. If academic excellence alone isn’t enough, what’s the ‘missing ingredient’ Oxbridge is searching for? We’ll cover:

  • Why perfect grades are the baseline, not the finish line
  • How conducting your own research project can enhance your application
  • How to demonstrate academic curiosity and self-directed study
  • Price
  • Start Dates
  • Free
  • 10th March 2026, 6pm (UK)

What to Do if You Didn’t Get an Oxbridge Offer

Did you receive a ‘no’ from Oxford or Cambridge? In this webinar, we offer a detailed review of your options:

  • Factors to consider when deciding whether to reapply or accept another offer
  • Key stats to know before you reapply
  • Top tips for preparing for a reapplication, including how to spend your gap year
  • Price
  • Start Dates
  • Free
  • 4th Feb 2026, 6pm (UK)

How to Get a Head Start on Your Oxbridge Application in Year 12

Starting your Oxbridge preparations early is crucial if you want to stand out from the crowd. In this webinar, we’ll cover:

  • The importance of early preparation
  • Making early decisions on university, course, and college
  • The key prep that will give you a competitive advantage for Oxbridge
  • Price
  • Start Dates
  • Free
  • 14th Jan 2026, 6pm (UK)

A-Level and IB Choices for University

Choosing A-Levels or equivalent qualifications is one of the most important decisions to make for university applications.

Our expert tutors will guide you through the process, helping you to understand which subjects will keep your child’s options open, which will directly support their chosen degree, and how they can create a compelling academic profile, building a strong foundation for their university application and future career.

  • Price
  • Start Dates
  • Free
  • 6pm (UK), 3rd December, 2025

Oxbridge Interview Rehearsal

  • Three live 15-minute mock Oxbridge interviews (science, social science, and arts/humanities) conducted by an Oxbridge consultant.
  • Detailed post-interview analysis showing strengths, weaknesses, and the key moments where an Oxbridge candidate can make or break their chances.
  • Price
  • Free

Tackling Oxbridge Interview Questions

Interviews are the single most important part of the Oxbridge application process – and the most intimidating.

This webinar will cover:

  • Interview formats and what to expect
  • Making the most of the opportunity presented by each question
  • Understanding what differentiates the best interviewees
  • Price
  • Start Dates
  • Free
  • 6pm (UK), 16th October, 2025

Acing Oxbridge Admissions Tests

Alongside the interview, admissions tests are the most challenging aspect of an Oxbridge application. In this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • Recent changes to admissions tests
  • When you should start to prepare
  • How to improve your score
  • Price
  • Start Dates
  • Free
  • 6pm (UK), 24th September, 2025

Why Years 10-11 are Critical for Oxbridge

With applications to Oxford and Cambridge, it pays dividends to start planning early. This webinar for parents will cover:

  • Why GCSEs matter and making strategic A-Level/IB choices
  • Navigating university course options and plan for Open Days
  • UK vs international applications to Oxbridge
  • Long-term planning for a successful application
  • Price
  • Start Dates
  • Free
  • 6pm (UK), 10th September, 2025
Oxford Bridge of Sighs

UCAS Personal Statement 2025 Webinar

Our UCAS Personal Statement Changes webinar brings together three expert speakers: Caitlin Brennan from InvestIn Education, Theo Boyce from Oxbridge Applications, and Dr Ben Morgan, a former Oxford admissions tutor with 15 years of experience.

The session explores the new format of the personal statement from 2025. We discuss what top universities are now looking for in applicants and offer practical advice on how to write a successful personal statement under the new system.

  • Price
  • Start Dates
  • Free
  • 26 March, 2025
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