Your Bridge to Oxford & Cambridge – Built with Rostrum Education
Oxford and Cambridge collectively known as Oxbridge are two of the most prestigious universities in the world. With centuries of academic excellence, they attract thousands of the brightest students every year. But with such a competitive environment, how can you make your application shine?
That’s where OxBridge Consulting comes in. At Rostrum Education, we provide end-to-end support through our tailored Oxbridge Application Service. From course selection and personal statement guidance to entrance exam training and mock interviews, we ensure you’re fully prepared to meet—and exceed—the rigorous demands of the Oxbridge Admissions process.
Our results speak for themselves: with expert mentors who are Oxbridge alumni, we’ve helped hundreds of students receive offers from their dream colleges.
What Does the Oxbridge Application Process Look Like?
The Oxbridge application process is unlike any other UK university application. It requires early preparation, careful planning, and a high level of academic insight. Here’s a breakdown:
- Application Deadline: All Oxbridge applications must be submitted through UCAS by October 15, much earlier than the standard deadline.
- Course Selection: Oxbridge doesn’t allow joint applications—you can only apply to either Oxford or Cambridge, not both. Choosing the right course is crucial.
- College Choice: You can select a college or submit an open application, but understanding college culture, specialization, and acceptance rates helps in making a strategic decision.
- Personal Statement: A heavily academic statement focused on your intellectual interest in the subject.
- Admissions Tests: Depending on the course, you may have to sit for the TSA, LNAT, BMAT, MAT, or others. These are designed to test thinking ability and problem-solving.
- Written Work: Certain courses (like History or English) may require pre-submitted essays.
- Interviews: If shortlisted, you’ll be invited for a subject-focused academic interview conducted by college tutors or fellows.
Each of these steps is critical. With guidance from Rostrum’s Oxbridge Application Service, we ensure no detail is overlooked and that you’re confident at every stage of the journey.
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1. What’s the Secret to Writing a Winning Oxbridge Personal Statement?
Unlike other UK universities, Oxbridge places an overwhelming emphasis on your academic potential. That’s why your personal statement must focus predominantly on your intellectual engagement with the subject.
Through our OxBridge Consulting service, we help you:
- Choose the most relevant academic experiences, from books read to research projects.
- Reflect on your supercurriculars (subject-related enrichment) to show depth.
- Avoid cliché narratives and keep the tone analytical and concise.
- Demonstrate academic curiosity, independent thinking, and subject mastery.
- Structure your statement logically to build a compelling argument for admission.
Our team of Oxbridge mentors provides multiple rounds of edits and feedback so your final statement is sharp, persuasive, and true to your academic voice.
2. Preparing for Oxbridge Entrance Exams
Most applicants underestimate the importance of Oxbridge entrance tests, but these exams often determine whether you’re shortlisted for an interview.
With our Oxbridge Application Service, we help you prepare for:
- TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment) – used for PPE, E&M, Human Sciences, and others.
- MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test) – required for Mathematics at Oxford.
- LNAT (Law National Aptitude Test) – needed for Law at Oxford.
- ENGAA, NSAA, PAT, etc.
Our entrance exam preparation includes:
- Timed mock tests based on past papers
- Topic-wise breakdown and strategy sessions
- Personalized feedback to identify weak areas
- Regular progress tracking to measure improvement
This level of preparation gives you the confidence and competence to succeed.
3. How to Succeed in the Oxbridge Interview Process?
The Oxbridge interview is a deep academic conversation meant to test your thought process, not just your knowledge. It’s often the deciding factor in the Oxbridge Admissions process.
What to expect:
- Unfamiliar Problems: Tutors will present problems or questions you haven’t encountered before.
- Academic Dialogue: Think of it like a mini supervision/tutorial session.
- Thinking Aloud: They want to hear how you process information and approach complexity.
- Clarification and Challenge: Be prepared to be asked follow-up questions on your responses.
Our OxBridge Consulting team provides comprehensive interview preparation that includes:
- Mock interviews with Oxbridge alumni in your subject
- Realistic scenarios with feedback on content, structure, and delivery
- Training on how to stay calm under pressure and think clearly
- Techniques to handle unexpected or abstract questions with poise
With us, you’ll enter the interview room with confidence and clarity.
4. Why Do You Need an Oxbridge Admission Consultant to Maximize Your Chances?
Applying to Oxbridge is not just about having high grades—it’s about understanding what Oxbridge looks for in a candidate and presenting yourself accordingly. Here’s why professional Oxbridge Consulting can make a difference:
- Strategic Planning: We help you choose the right course, college, and academic narrative.
- Profile Evaluation: We assess your strengths and identify areas for growth.
- Time Management: With such a tight timeline, we help you stay on track at each stage.
- Expert Insight: You benefit from real Oxbridge experiences from mentors who’ve been through it.
- All-in-One Guidance: From statement writing to interview prep and entrance test strategy.
Students often have the potential but lack the structure and insight to navigate the Oxbridge application process. That’s where our Oxbridge Application Service gives you a competitive advantage.
5. How can Rostrum Edu help you to get into Oxford & Cambridge University
Rostrum Education’s Oxbridge Application Service is comprehensive, personalized, and results-driven. We’ve built a reputation for excellence in Oxbridge Consulting through a proven framework:
- One-on-One Mentorship: You’ll be matched with an Oxbridge graduate who understands the nuances of your subject and college.
- Supercurricular Development: We guide you in building a portfolio that shows depth and genuine academic interest.
- Test Prep: Whether it’s TSA, LNAT, or MAT, we offer customized training plans and practice resources.
- Mock Interviews: Practice makes perfect—especially with feedback from actual Oxbridge alumni.
- Application Management: We help organize documents, deadlines, and decision-making at every stage.
With offices in London, Delhi, Dubai, and Hong Kong and students placed in Oxford, Cambridge, and top Russell Group universities we’re committed to your success.
6. Meet Our Oxbridge Counselors
Our team of Oxbridge Consulting experts consists of former Oxford and Cambridge students, supervisors, and interviewers. They’ve not only walked the path but have helped others walk it successfully.
What makes our counselors different:
- Deep subject knowledge and firsthand admissions experience
- Personalized mentoring based on your strengths and goals
- Transparent, honest feedback to help you grow
- A passion for education and student success
Whether you’re applying for Law, PPE, Natural Sciences, Economics, or Engineering, we have the expertise to support your application.
Meet your oxbridge Mentor
Gwyn Day
A Member of Mensa (with an IQ in the top 0.05%), a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and former banking Head Trader, Gwyn has been involved in the financial and education markets for over 30 years. A specialist in Neurolinguistics for the last 20 years he has been coaching high potential students into top global universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial and LSE, Ivy League, M7 plus Canadian and European schools) He works with undergraduates and postgraduate students to obtain internships and Full Time Graduate positions with the world’s top financial institutions, law firms, consultancies, and global corporates
Working with Ratish was an absolute game changer in my college application process. From the moment I met him, I could tell that he truly cared about helping me achieve my dreams and goals. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the college admissions process and was able to provide me with invaluable guidance and support every step of the way along with me gaining many useful skills for my future career. Thanks to his expertise and guidance, I was able to gain admission to my dream college due to his constant support and follow ups throughout my application and college selection journey.
The team at Rostrum was extremely helpful through this admissions cycle. Martin, Ratish, and Sanjog were very thorough in editing my essays, both supplemental and the Common Application essay as well as preparing me for the US interviews and in the profile building process. Gwyn was very supportive in helping me develop my super-curricular activities, writing the SOP, and polishing my interview skills, and helped me navigate the entire process seamlessly, resulting in offers from my top choices in both the US and the UK.
US universities require 4 years of UG, but the expertise of Rostrum helped shortlisted universities where I could apply with 3 year degree undergrad degree. From timely follow ups, to working on applications of 10 universities, my counsellor helped me craft more than 10 university specific essays. The great attention to minute detail was something which truly made the process exciting. Dea and Ratish were available round the clock to address to queries ( some extremely stupid ones too). When I look back 10 years down the lane, Rostrum’s mentorship will be my life’s happiest roller coaster memory.
One thing which really eased my work was working with Rostrum. I didn’t have to worry about my applications, writing essays, college research, and making a list of profile building activities. That really eased my work and I could focus on my academics and other extracurricular activities.
My UK mentor Khalid really helped me constantly refine my personal statement, and I also got a few inputs from Gwyn. All of these really helped me showcase my diverse extracurricular activities because I had a bunch of them that tied in with my major as well as show my passion for the field, which I think really made me stand out as someone who’s very genuinely interested in studying biomedical sciences. Rostrum knows what universities are looking for and in that sense they helped me decide what to show in my application.
Rostrum has really helped with preparing me for the interview process through technical mock interviews with Gwyn. I was able to develop my confidence and speaking abilities in order to convey my points more clearly. I’m grateful for their support throughout the whole application journey.
The whole team at Rostrum helped me prepare the best application possible. Shivangi and Ratish especially were so encouraging and guided me throughout the whole process. The whole team was always there whenever I had a question. I’m really grateful for all the support and effort!
From day one, Rostrum guided me through my application to Cambridge and helped me gain more insight into what makes a 'standout' Oxbridge application. Working with Rostrum was such an amazing experience and helped me get into my dream school!
College selection and the process can be a daunting task. Rostrum made this very comprehensive and comfortable. Setting goals, breaking down requisite action and thereafter it’s follow up, all seamlessly coordinated by Sanjog. His ability to be direct, connect and stay calm encouraged our son, Riyaan.
My counsellor at Rostrum guided me through each step of the application process from making a college list, setting deadlines for myself, writing my essays to finally sending the applications out. The entire team at Rostrum has been so supportive over the past few months and has responded promptly each time I had a question or a doubt.
My experience with Rostrum has been a wonderful journey. I would like to thank the entire Rostrum team for the support they have given. Special thanks to Shivangi and Ratish for their constant guidance and assistance throughout the application procedure. It wouldn’t have been possible without them. From short listing colleges to editing SOPs several times, they have been there for me. Big thanks to the entire team for catering to all my needs, for making me believe in my self and my potentials. I’m soo grateful to have joined Rostrum, they have truly helped me to achieve my dreams.
Rostrum Education has been extremely helpful, patient and considerate throughout my application process. I owe my gratitude to my mentor Maknoon as he was always ready to address any query I had, no matter how small. Gwyn Day was an essential part of my UK applications as he helped me choose universities, courses and also in perfecting my SOP, I am thankful to him and the entire team at Rostrum Education for everything.
Rostrum has been a huge help over the past year, Ratish and the team has helped and supported in each and every step of the journey. With their guidance and expertise they tailor fit you for the universities. never expected i’d get into such great universities. all thanks to them!
Yes. Oxbridge Admissions are among the toughest in the world. With limited seats, even straight-A students are often rejected. Your application needs to reflect intellectual strength, originality, and readiness for rigorous academic training.
Yes. Oxbridge Admissions are among the toughest in the world. With limited seats, even straight-A students are often rejected. Your application needs to reflect intellectual strength, originality, and readiness for rigorous academic training.
OxBridge Consulting is a professional service that supports students through the Oxbridge application process. It covers course and college selection, academic profile building, test prep, personal statement support, and interview preparation.
A consultant helps you plan early, think strategically, and present your strengths clearly. Rostrum’s Oxbridge Application Service has helped students gain admission to a variety of courses by refining their applications, boosting their confidence, and offering insider knowledge that few others can provide.
