Test taken: None
Number of interviews: 2
Time between interviews: 1 day
Length of interviews: 20 minutes
Online interview: No

I went into the tutorial room and it was basically a tutorial. There were 2 tutors in each with 1 tutor asking all the questions. I got asked about 5 questions and 1 involved a graph. The questions get expanded as you think out loud and they direct your chain of thought. I was asked about my EPQ on Ugandan refugee policy and the process I went through to collect data, etc. 

In my physical geography interview, we discussed sea levels and desertification.- I found this interview to be more chatty and relaxed.

I had a folder with about 5 sections of topics I was really interested in: Geoengineering, Bio-plastics, Chinese Politics and two others. Every time I read an article or a book that related I would stick it in the folder. I became a little expert on these 5 topics! There was a section at the back for any geographical notes or articles that I read to slot in. I also read The Economist and other magazines daily and I kept up to date with the news. I read about 10 books to do with the course: 'The Lexus and the Olive Tree' by Thomas Friedman was very good for globalisation and economic understanding. I practised interviews with myself in the mirror and a few other students also applying to geography in my year. I also practiced with my mum even though she had no clue...it was more just speaking about topics outloud.

Apply! You never know... not many people are actual geniuses, they are just clever and hardworking people at Oxford so give it a try. Read, read, read - become passionate about a few topics and it will become clear that you are truly interested. The tutors want someone that they would enjoy teaching so be open minded, think outloud, pause and wait before you speak to think. It is basically a practice tutorial so try to see if you enjoy it! If you're staying in Oxford for interviews then enjoy that - explore the city, meet the other people and have fun.