Philosophy Admissions Assessment; 1x interview
Interview 1: source discussion, philosophical questions
Used example admissions tests available online
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Practise talking about your subject with teachers or family
Remember this advice isn't official. There is no guarantee it will reflect your experience because university applications can change between years. Check the official Cambridge and Oxford websites for more accurate information on this year's application format and the required tests.
Also, someone else's experience may not reflect your own. Most interviews are more like conversations than tests and like, any conversation, they are quite interactive.
Test taken: Philosophy Admissions Assessment
Number of interviews: 1
Skype interview: no
Time between interviews: N/A
Length of first interview: 15 minutes
We didn't discuss anything from my personal statement or why I wanted to study philosophy. The focus was on discussion and exploration of a source and different philosophical questions. I was nervous at first but that quickly disappeared as the interview felt like an
Before the admissions assessment, I looked at the example paper provided, and read a little about formal logic to help with the logic section. For the interview, I prepared by going over my personal statement and making sure I was familiar with everything in it, as well as the content in my sixth-form syllabus.
I regret stressing out about remembering as much information as possible, because there was no compulsory information that I needed to know. Instead, I think a better approach would be to get used to articulating your ideas - just talk to people like teachers or family. Before your interview, just try to relax. Also, wear something you're comfortable in, there's