Mock Interview Week: Your Chance to Shine

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming Mock Interview Week, running from February 5-11, 2024. This intensive week of practice sessions connects you directly with Oxbridge alumni mentors.

Event Overview

What to Expect

30-minute one-on-one mock interviews

Immediate feedback from experienced interviewers

Subject-specific question practice

Confidence-building exercises

Who Can Participate

Students applying to Oxford or Cambridge

Any subject area

All experience levels welcome

Limited spots available

Schedule

Monday-Friday: Subject-specific sessions

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Sciences

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Humanities

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Social Sciences

Weekend: Intensive workshops

Interview technique masterclasses

Group practice sessions

Q&A with admissions experts

Our Mentors

Our volunteer mentors include:

Recent Oxbridge graduates

Current PhD students

College admissions tutors

Subject specialists

How to Prepare

1. Review Your Personal Statement: Be ready to discuss anything you've written

2. Practice Thinking Aloud: Oxbridge values your thought process

3. Read Beyond the Syllabus: Show genuine intellectual curiosity

4. Prepare Questions: Interviews are conversations, not interrogations

Registration Details

- Opens: January 22, 2024

- Closes: February 2, 2024

- Cost: Free for Arc premium members

- Format: Online via video call

Success Tips

Before Your Mock

Test your technology

Prepare a quiet space

Have paper and pen ready

Dress as for a real interview

During Your Mock

Think before answering

Ask for clarification if needed

Show your reasoning

Stay calm and engaged

Don't miss this opportunity to practice with experts who've been in your shoes!