<p>It was raised earlier with one person commenting on their 'easy interview', so i shall respond.</p>
<p>Perhaps what can be difficult for those not familiar with the system to understand is how different applications for different subjects are. The admit rates vary hugely, from around 40% for slightly obscure subjects to around 15% for the most competitive subjects (and lower), SPS is generally considered a less competitive subject, becuase the applicants are generally of a lower standard and the admit rates are slightly higher (-huge generalised sweeping statement, I know, sorry to any SPSers!)</p>
<p>For other subjects, there is a 2 hour exam at interview and written work must be sent in alongsde 40-60 minutes of interview. Oxford are taking steps to remove the view that the interview is the only factor. If you have had a look at any admissions papers, you will see that they don't require lots of factual knowledege but more an aptitude for the subject.</p>
<p>Oh, and then there is the difficulties between colleges, getting into trinity cam for maths is much harder than any other cam college... (again, sweeping statement)</p>