What exactly are Oxford tutors looking for?

More than anything they're looking for your keenness and ability to learn. In your interview they will likely ask you questions based on your preparatory material and your personal statement, but they aren't necessarily looking for right answers. Sometimes even if you provide a wrong answer, but realise your mistake and persevere in trying to find the right one, then they will choose you. 

AA
Answered by Arunima A. Oxbridge Preparation tutor

2028 Views

See similar Oxbridge Preparation Mentoring tutors

Related Oxbridge Preparation Mentoring answers

All answers ▸

Geography interview- Is terrorise or climate change a larger threat? (Real question I got asked)


How should I prepare for an Oxford philosophy interview (for PPE) if I have never studied philosophy before?


Can non-scientific hobbies add to a person’s ability to be a good student, and why? Can you think of any examples in your own case?


How much extra-curricular information do Oxbridge want to see on my personal statement?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning