<p>Hi! I was considering applying to Oxford but I know very little about the British system of admission and college life. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the admission process, as well as the cultural differences. Sorry this is a kind of vague question. Thanks!</p>
<p>The British system is very, very different. Most importantly in terms of logistics - applications are due much earlier and may require British entrance exams. Next thing to know - money - you won’t be getting any from Oxford. Next - major (in the UK ‘course’). For Oxford and Cambridge, you will take a single ‘course’ which is like a major. That’s all you will study for the three years it takes to get a B(A or S).
Trot on over to the Oxford website and have a look around to learn more.</p>
<p>I have written over 500 posts about this! Search the boards for my posts and others. Especially in the study abroad forum.</p>
<p>Application deadline for admission October 2011 = 15 Octobner 2010</p>
<p>One common app at
[UCAS</a> - Home](<a href=“http://www.ucas.com%5DUCAS”>http://www.ucas.com)</p>
<p>for all UK schools.</p>
<p>ITA agrre with everything which nemom said and I will add ECs are irrelevant to your application.</p>
<p>Get back to us with more specific questions.</p>
<p>Thank you! I had looked at the Oxford website but (as with American universities) College Confidential always seems the place to go 
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<p>Thanks again for the help and @cupcake…will check that out!</p>