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Oxford BCL and Cambridge LLM Applicants 2009
Posted Jan 14, 2009 16:57
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Posted Jan 14, 2009 16:59
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You can most certainly ask for a waiver. I'm very sure of that.
You can most certainly ask for a waiver. I'm very sure of that.
Posted Jan 14, 2009 17:04
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That is great!
Just that Cambridge and LSE (like all other universities) make it explicitly clear that language tests can be taken later too.
However, confusion persists with Oxford because of lack of clear words on this, even though I have shared similar views in a post above.
Hi,
Do you happen to know whether or not oxford offers pre sessional language course?
Many Thanx
<blockquote>That is great!
Just that Cambridge and LSE (like all other universities) make it explicitly clear that language tests can be taken later too.
However, confusion persists with Oxford because of lack of clear words on this, even though I have shared similar views in a post above.
Hi,
Do you happen to know whether or not oxford offers pre sessional language course?
Many Thanx
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Just that Cambridge and LSE (like all other universities) make it explicitly clear that language tests can be taken later too.
However, confusion persists with Oxford because of lack of clear words on this, even though I have shared similar views in a post above.
Hi,
Do you happen to know whether or not oxford offers pre sessional language course?
Many Thanx
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Posted Jan 14, 2009 17:10
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Posted Jan 14, 2009 17:17
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Alternately, here are a few lines taken from the above-said webpage:
"If you have already been accepted on a programme of study, and need to improve or consolidate your English language skills, the Universitys Language Centre runs an eight-week pre-sessional course (JulySeptember) and a four-week pre-sessional course (AugustSeptember). Students who have not achieved 6.5 on any of the component parts of the IELTS test or who have concerns about their English language proficiency should attend the 8-week course."
I hope this helps...
Yea I know that a waiver is possible with Oxford although I don't really think the possibility of them giving the waiver is going to be high. Not that I care since I didn't apply for the BCL anyway haha. My only concern is Cambridge, it would be a bit of a problem for me should they require me to take an IELTS exam since it's quite expensive to do them in London and I probably won't return back to Malaysia until late August or early Sep.
<blockquote>Alternately, here are a few lines taken from the above-said webpage:
"If you have already been accepted on a programme of study, and need to improve or consolidate your English language skills, the Universitys Language Centre runs an eight-week pre-sessional course (JulySeptember) and a four-week pre-sessional course (AugustSeptember). Students who have not achieved 6.5 on any of the component parts of the IELTS test or who have concerns about their English language proficiency should attend the 8-week course."
I hope this helps...</blockquote>
Yea I know that a waiver is possible with Oxford although I don't really think the possibility of them giving the waiver is going to be high. Not that I care since I didn't apply for the BCL anyway haha. My only concern is Cambridge, it would be a bit of a problem for me should they require me to take an IELTS exam since it's quite expensive to do them in London and I probably won't return back to Malaysia until late August or early Sep.
"If you have already been accepted on a programme of study, and need to improve or consolidate your English language skills, the Universitys Language Centre runs an eight-week pre-sessional course (JulySeptember) and a four-week pre-sessional course (AugustSeptember). Students who have not achieved 6.5 on any of the component parts of the IELTS test or who have concerns about their English language proficiency should attend the 8-week course."
I hope this helps...</blockquote>
Yea I know that a waiver is possible with Oxford although I don't really think the possibility of them giving the waiver is going to be high. Not that I care since I didn't apply for the BCL anyway haha. My only concern is Cambridge, it would be a bit of a problem for me should they require me to take an IELTS exam since it's quite expensive to do them in London and I probably won't return back to Malaysia until late August or early Sep.
Posted Jan 14, 2009 17:20
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Posted Jan 14, 2009 17:21
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Yea I know that a waiver is possible with Oxford although I don't really think the possibility of them giving the waiver is going to be high. Not that I care since I didn't apply there anyway haha. My only concern is Cambridge, it would be a bit of a problem for me should they require me to take an IELTS exam since it's quite expensive to do them in London.
Cambridge accepts a waiver for sure. After you get your offer, just e-mail Ms Suzanne Wade and tell her that you have done your LLB at LSE, which is obviously conducted in English. I've previously asked about this already.
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Yea I know that a waiver is possible with Oxford although I don't really think the possibility of them giving the waiver is going to be high. Not that I care since I didn't apply there anyway haha. My only concern is Cambridge, it would be a bit of a problem for me should they require me to take an IELTS exam since it's quite expensive to do them in London. </blockquote>
Cambridge accepts a waiver for sure. After you get your offer, just e-mail Ms Suzanne Wade and tell her that you have done your LLB at LSE, which is obviously conducted in English. I've previously asked about this already.
Yea I know that a waiver is possible with Oxford although I don't really think the possibility of them giving the waiver is going to be high. Not that I care since I didn't apply there anyway haha. My only concern is Cambridge, it would be a bit of a problem for me should they require me to take an IELTS exam since it's quite expensive to do them in London. </blockquote>
Cambridge accepts a waiver for sure. After you get your offer, just e-mail Ms Suzanne Wade and tell her that you have done your LLB at LSE, which is obviously conducted in English. I've previously asked about this already.
Posted Jan 14, 2009 17:25
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Posted Jan 14, 2009 17:26
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Yea I know that a waiver is possible with Oxford although I don't really think the possibility of them giving the waiver is going to be high. Not that I care since I didn't apply there anyway haha. My only concern is Cambridge, it would be a bit of a problem for me should they require me to take an IELTS exam since it's quite expensive to do them in London.
Cambridge accepts a waiver for sure. After you get your offer, just e-mail Ms Suzanne Wade and tell her that you have done your LLB at LSE, which is obviously conducted in English. I've previously asked about this already.
Oh really? Wow that's good. Thanks!
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Yea I know that a waiver is possible with Oxford although I don't really think the possibility of them giving the waiver is going to be high. Not that I care since I didn't apply there anyway haha. My only concern is Cambridge, it would be a bit of a problem for me should they require me to take an IELTS exam since it's quite expensive to do them in London. </blockquote>
Cambridge accepts a waiver for sure. After you get your offer, just e-mail Ms Suzanne Wade and tell her that you have done your LLB at LSE, which is obviously conducted in English. I've previously asked about this already.
</blockquote>
Oh really? Wow that's good. Thanks!
Yea I know that a waiver is possible with Oxford although I don't really think the possibility of them giving the waiver is going to be high. Not that I care since I didn't apply there anyway haha. My only concern is Cambridge, it would be a bit of a problem for me should they require me to take an IELTS exam since it's quite expensive to do them in London. </blockquote>
Cambridge accepts a waiver for sure. After you get your offer, just e-mail Ms Suzanne Wade and tell her that you have done your LLB at LSE, which is obviously conducted in English. I've previously asked about this already.
</blockquote>
Oh really? Wow that's good. Thanks!
Posted Jan 14, 2009 17:38
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Alvin , its inching closer.
By 2008 standards, we should hear around the last weak of Feb but by 2007 standards, even last weak of Jan is a possibility.
So, are the butterflies growing in no. in that stomach?
Well, Jag, you could have guessed the number of butterflies in my stomach from the fact that I dream about getting into Oxford the other day (Merton College to be more precise).
Anyway, I think I've submitted a much stronger application for the BCL. I'm not so sure about the Cambridge LLM........
<blockquote>Alvin , its inching closer.
By 2008 standards, we should hear around the last weak of Feb but by 2007 standards, even last weak of Jan is a possibility.
So, are the butterflies growing in no. in that stomach?</blockquote>
Well, Jag, you could have guessed the number of butterflies in my stomach from the fact that I dream about getting into Oxford the other day (Merton College to be more precise).
Anyway, I think I've submitted a much stronger application for the BCL. I'm not so sure about the Cambridge LLM........
By 2008 standards, we should hear around the last weak of Feb but by 2007 standards, even last weak of Jan is a possibility.
So, are the butterflies growing in no. in that stomach?</blockquote>
Well, Jag, you could have guessed the number of butterflies in my stomach from the fact that I dream about getting into Oxford the other day (Merton College to be more precise).
Anyway, I think I've submitted a much stronger application for the BCL. I'm not so sure about the Cambridge LLM........
Posted Jan 14, 2009 17:41
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Posted Jan 14, 2009 17:54
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Ouch!! I hope the stick isn't too thick, hahahaha.
I'm really hopping to hear early. Waiting till the March/April would be hell, and would probably indicate a higher probability that I'll get rejected.
Ouch!! I hope the stick isn't too thick, hahahaha.
I'm really hopping to hear early. Waiting till the March/April would be hell, and would probably indicate a higher probability that I'll get rejected.
I'm really hopping to hear early. Waiting till the March/April would be hell, and would probably indicate a higher probability that I'll get rejected.
Posted Jan 14, 2009 18:04
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Posted Jan 14, 2009 18:07
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Posted Jan 14, 2009 18:13
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The latter part is true for me too, partly because Oxford application is a lot more holistic in its span (through written work and CV) and partly because it allowed me more time to think.
Probably, missing links in Cambridge application (not many though) gave good insight for a better Oxford application.
Lets see what comes out of it all..
I had the same experience. I found that Cambridge does not allow an applicant to give an in-depth presentation of himself or herself.
Cambridge has limited space for a personal statement, no possibility for submitting a CV, no written work requirement. I also found that Cambridge was a test case for me because I had little experience with applying and I do feel I could have done some things differently. But that is the way it is. It is probably consistent with the fact that Cambridge focuses on the academic achievements of the applicant and ignores the holistic approach.
Oxford on the other hand leaves more room for an applicant to tell the full story.
Do you guys agree with this?
Anyway, it is now an anxious wait for us.
I thought to hear something by the end of March/beginning of April but it seems that it could be much earlier. Although one probably has to be part of the batch with the super excellent students to hear sooner?
<blockquote>The latter part is true for me too, partly because Oxford application is a lot more holistic in its span (through written work and CV) and partly because it allowed me more time to think.
Probably, missing links in Cambridge application (not many though) gave good insight for a better Oxford application.
Lets see what comes out of it all..
</blockquote>
I had the same experience. I found that Cambridge does not allow an applicant to give an in-depth presentation of himself or herself.
Cambridge has limited space for a personal statement, no possibility for submitting a CV, no written work requirement. I also found that Cambridge was a test case for me because I had little experience with applying and I do feel I could have done some things differently. But that is the way it is. It is probably consistent with the fact that Cambridge focuses on the academic achievements of the applicant and ignores the holistic approach.
Oxford on the other hand leaves more room for an applicant to tell the full story.
Do you guys agree with this?
Anyway, it is now an anxious wait for us.
I thought to hear something by the end of March/beginning of April but it seems that it could be much earlier. Although one probably has to be part of the batch with the super excellent students to hear sooner?
Probably, missing links in Cambridge application (not many though) gave good insight for a better Oxford application.
Lets see what comes out of it all..
</blockquote>
I had the same experience. I found that Cambridge does not allow an applicant to give an in-depth presentation of himself or herself.
Cambridge has limited space for a personal statement, no possibility for submitting a CV, no written work requirement. I also found that Cambridge was a test case for me because I had little experience with applying and I do feel I could have done some things differently. But that is the way it is. It is probably consistent with the fact that Cambridge focuses on the academic achievements of the applicant and ignores the holistic approach.
Oxford on the other hand leaves more room for an applicant to tell the full story.
Do you guys agree with this?
Anyway, it is now an anxious wait for us.
I thought to hear something by the end of March/beginning of April but it seems that it could be much earlier. Although one probably has to be part of the batch with the super excellent students to hear sooner?
Posted Jan 14, 2009 18:21
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Jag, the stick has nothing to do with Oxbridge, worry not.
Cedric, I think it is a similar situation for most of us. Anyway, I wouldn't worry for now. The only offers we have heard of now is one to a PHD student and another to an LLM applicant with a special request. We have not heard of some super excellent students getting them yet.
Jag, the stick has nothing to do with Oxbridge, worry not.
Cedric, I think it is a similar situation for most of us. Anyway, I wouldn't worry for now. The only offers we have heard of now is one to a PHD student and another to an LLM applicant with a special request. We have not heard of some super excellent students getting them yet.
Cedric, I think it is a similar situation for most of us. Anyway, I wouldn't worry for now. The only offers we have heard of now is one to a PHD student and another to an LLM applicant with a special request. We have not heard of some super excellent students getting them yet.
Posted Jan 14, 2009 18:22
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