"As I said to RecentBCLGrad, I do understand that a particular assessment of any CV or application is not possible for anyone other than the recruitment committee of Ox but I just wanted to have a general idea if applying is worth it with a background like mine. Also, I understand the part about the grades. To be honest I wasn't really considering that as my strong point. I am currently hoping they take their time to see my paper publication and the written work. But yeah I agree, like you said, we can only hope for the best! And I do wish you the very best as well! In any case, thank you for your assistance. It does help a lot!"

Yes absolutely!

Most likely your publication will play a much larger role so I believe that may give you the edge, but obviously I do not want to write anything giving anyone false hopes. From what I gathered from all the responses I would assume your chances are very good, but that is pretty much all I am confident in saying.

Regarding the application fee, as recentBCL said there is an application waiver. But even if you do not fall into the category that may apply for the waiver, I believe the 75GBP to be worth it. If you get in, I would assume it will probably be some of the best money you have ever spent.

Worst case scenario, if you do not get in, I would not even say it was a waste of 75GBP. As the application process itself is quite rigorous and I have learned a lot of things just during my application draft.

Also, if you are looking for something a bit cheaper, if even by a hair, I believe that the Cambridge application is a bit cheaper by a few GBP. So you may also consider to applying to Cambridge. Or, what many applicants do, apply to both.

At the end of the day, whatever you decide, enjoy the journey as well. I do not think it is worth to stress too much as it is out of our control. We can however pour our hearts into the apps and then hope for the best!

"As I said to RecentBCLGrad, I do understand that a particular assessment of any CV or application is not possible for anyone other than the recruitment committee of Ox but I just wanted to have a general idea if applying is worth it with a background like mine. Also, I understand the part about the grades. To be honest I wasn't really considering that as my strong point. I am currently hoping they take their time to see my paper publication and the written work. But yeah I agree, like you said, we can only hope for the best! And I do wish you the very best as well! In any case, thank you for your assistance. It does help a lot!"



Yes absolutely!



Most likely your publication will play a much larger role so I believe that may give you the edge, but obviously I do not want to write anything giving anyone false hopes. From what I gathered from all the responses I would assume your chances are very good, but that is pretty much all I am confident in saying.



Regarding the application fee, as recentBCL said there is an application waiver. But even if you do not fall into the category that may apply for the waiver, I believe the 75GBP to be worth it. If you get in, I would assume it will probably be some of the best money you have ever spent.



Worst case scenario, if you do not get in, I would not even say it was a waste of 75GBP. As the application process itself is quite rigorous and I have learned a lot of things just during my application draft.



Also, if you are looking for something a bit cheaper, if even by a hair, I believe that the Cambridge application is a bit cheaper by a few GBP. So you may also consider to applying to Cambridge. Or, what many applicants do, apply to both.



At the end of the day, whatever you decide, enjoy the journey as well. I do not think it is worth to stress too much as it is out of our control. We can however pour our hearts into the apps and then hope for the best!

[Edited by Addy GT on Nov 14, 2024]

Thank you so much for the advice! And yes! I am considering applying to Cambridge as well. You are right. These are investments which one can't be too stingy about. I know if I don't take these chances, I will regret it later. So yeah I will apply and, ofcourse, then wait for the results with fingers crossed. And yes, stressing really does not help. The waiting period is usually the hardest is what I have heard but I guess the best that we can do is distract ourselves from speculating our chances because, like you said, nothing can be said or speculated with certainty. I wish you the best and I hope for the best for myself as well! May our efforts pay off! Thanks again for such reassuring words and advice. It helps a lot! :)

Thank you so much for the advice! And yes! I am considering applying to Cambridge as well. You are right. These are investments which one can't be too stingy about. I know if I don't take these chances, I will regret it later. So yeah I will apply and, ofcourse, then wait for the results with fingers crossed. And yes, stressing really does not help. The waiting period is usually the hardest is what I have heard but I guess the best that we can do is distract ourselves from speculating our chances because, like you said, nothing can be said or speculated with certainty. I wish you the best and I hope for the best for myself as well! May our efforts pay off! Thanks again for such reassuring words and advice. It helps a lot! :)

Haha, yes, that is true. The waiting period is the hardest. Especially the closer to the release date you get. That is one of the things that I vividly remember. Many would say it it a emotional rollecoster - and they might be right. But I really enjoyed the moments.
Good Luck!

Thank you so much for the advice! And yes! I am considering applying to Cambridge as well. You are right. These are investments which one can't be too stingy about. I know if I don't take these chances, I will regret it later. So yeah I will apply and, ofcourse, then wait for the results with fingers crossed. And yes, stressing really does not help. The waiting period is usually the hardest is what I have heard but I guess the best that we can do is distract ourselves from speculating our chances because, like you said, nothing can be said or speculated with certainty. I wish you the best and I hope for the best for myself as well! May our efforts pay off! Thanks again for such reassuring words and advice. It helps a lot! :)

Haha, yes, that is true. The waiting period is the hardest. Especially the closer to the release date you get. That is one of the things that I vividly remember. Many would say it it a emotional rollecoster - and they might be right. But I really enjoyed the moments.
Good Luck!

I was an applicant last year, and am currently studying the MSc in Taxation at Oxford, I would definitely say apply. I've since heard from some of the people who also applied last year but didn't get in, and it left me wondering how on earth I got in, when comparing our profiles - but that's the thing about the applications process, there's really no telling what it is about someone's application that gets them in.