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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a kid at Oxford now...Happy to answer any questions. [/quote]

What would be the best resources you'd recommend for an 11th grader to research for applying to Oxford (PPE or similar)? YouTube, books, websites, consultants, etc for test and interview prep. Most helpful would be what worked for your DC and what not to do (unnecessary). Thanks.[/quote]
Do not apply for PPE. It is a cliche major, especially for Americans. Anything but. And, if you think about it, what’s the point? Can study PPE or combine those subjects at any American school. [/quote]

This advice seems odd.  You can study almost any Oxford subject at many US universities.  Are you saying the main benefit of an Oxbridge degree is the complete focus on a single subject?  If so, I get your point.  But OP doesn't seem to be looking for that.

It's incredibly respected, esp. in the UK, as it's very difficult to get into (just like top students apply ED to Penn instead of EA to HYP, top students apply to other subjects like history or politics at Oxford because PPE is known to be more selective).

Yes, many US schools now have PPE.  But PPE in Oxford 1) is the original, and most respected, and 2) is only three years to the degree.

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