How can I make myself stand out in Oxbridge interviews?

First of all, congratulations on getting an interview for Oxbridge – you should be very proud of yourself! It’s also worth noting that you should not listen to all of the horror stories! Whilst they are designed to challenge you, they are not as bad as people make out! Okay, so not only do you need to be prepared with what you’re going to say, you also need to make yourself stand out from the other applicants. For my Cambridge interview I did not need to wear a suit, so I decided to wear a smart, patterned dress instead. I also wore my hair to the side and wore big earrings. Tricks like this make you more memorable, which is definitely important! For boys, wearing a smart shirt with a subtle print on it can also achieve the same effect. Also, Oxbridge interviews are designed to make you think outside of the box. Importantly, they want to see you think, so don’t rush into your answer! Pausing before you answer is a good way of showing the interviewer that you are thinking intelligently about the question. Good luck!