Oxbridge Applications - Admissions Tests
Are you applying to Oxford or Cambridge? Join our Oxbridge applications support specialist Evelyn at William Clarence Education as she guides you through the crucial admissions testing process.
With admissions tests being a critical component of Oxbridge applications, early preparation is essential. Our education consultants introduce students to various test formats, provide guidance on test registration, and offer comprehensive preparation strategies.
Covering all of Oxbridge's admissions tests, including the LNAT, TSA, ESAT, and UCAT, we ensure you’re well-prepared. Don’t miss this video from Oxbridge applications support specialist Evelyn to learn more about how we can help.
Oxbridge Application Admissions Tests
Most courses at Oxbridge use an admissions test. The tests for Oxford are usually taken in late October, whilst at Cambridge the tests tend to take place as part of the interview process in December.
Here at William Clarence, we will provide specialist Oxbridge applications support to help you through each stage of the admissions testing, from advising on test registration and finding a local test centre to introducing you to the test format.
As such, our Oxbridge admissions test support includes:
- Full overview of admissions testing, including which ones are relevant for your application
- Timeline and guidance on optimum preparation
- Regular preparation progress review alongside your main application
- Active test prep and sessions with an internal expert
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What to Expect in Your Oxbridge Admissions Test
The test formats vary from online questions to in-depth essays; however, the specific format will depend on the course you are applying for.
One thing is for certain, though: these admissions tests are a crucial part of your Oxbridge application, which is why it’s so important to prepare thoroughly in order to succeed. This is especially true for internation students, who may not have experienced tests in essay format before.
Whatever type of test you need to prepare for, our team of admissions experts can help. We have a vast amount of experience helping students prepare for both Oxford and Cambridge admissions tests:
Oxford Admissions Tests
- CAT (Classics Admissions Test)
- ELAT (English Literature Admissions Test)
- GAT (Geography Admissions Test)
- HAT (History Admissions Test)
- LNAT (Law National Aptitude Test)
- MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test)
- MLAT (Modern Languages Admissions Test)
- PAT (Physics Admissions Test)
- Philosophy Test (for Philosophy and Theology only)
- TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment - for students taking Experimental Psychology, Human Sciences Philosophy, Politics and Economics Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics, Economics and Management or History and Economics,)
- Fine Art Practical
- Music Performance Test
Cambridge Admissions Tests
- ESAT (Engineering and Science Admission Test) - a new test replacing the Engineering (ENGAA) test and Natural Sciences (NSAA) test.
- TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admissions) - the TMUA is also requested by or accepted by a number of other universities as well as Cambridge for maths degrees.
- UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) - this is now the only medical and dental school admissions test in the UK, as many medical schools that used to require the now discontinued BMAT have adopted the UCAT.
The following subjects have college admissions tests:
Archaeology, Architecture, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES), Classics, Design, Education, English, Geography, History, History and Modern Languages, History and Politics, History of Art, Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS), Linguistics, Mathematics, Modern and Medieval Languages (MML), Music, Philosophy, Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
How William Clarence Can Help
When it comes to Oxbridge admissions tests, there is no one better placed to help than our team at William Clarence. With years of experience helping students prepare for Oxbridge admissions interviews, our specialist team are some of the most knowledgeable Oxbridge consultants in the UK.
What’s more, because our team are all Oxbridge graduates themselves, they have first-hand experience of the Oxbridge admissions tests. This means their ability to help you prepare for your admissions test is unrivalled.
Your Next Steps to Admissions Test Success
If you’d like to learn more about how our team of experts can provide specialist Oxbridge applications support through each stage of the application process, please get in touch with William Clarence.
With years of proven experience providing Oxbridge applications support, our team are on hand to help you every step of the way. Contact William Clarence’s education consultants today to start your journey towards a successful Oxbridge application.