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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would not recommend that someone living in the US only apply to UK colleges. Applying also to at least some US colleges, including an in-state public, would be prudent. After the student has acceptances/offers, pick whichever one makes sense. [/quote]

The UK is not going to take you as seriously though. Oxford admissions tutors are actively looking for reasons not to offer to US students because they often pivot to Ivies. UK students do not.[/quote]

The Oxford admissions process does not give students the opportunity to volunteer that Oxford is their first choice, and many admissions tutors say they would not necessarily believe American students even if they wedged that claim into the personal statement.

So US students are disfavored, as it often IS used as a safety for the Ivies, but there's no way for an individual student to credibly combat that narrative.[/quote]

There used to be. You used to be able to ask for an in person interview. If you were American, and made the way there to interview that said something. But now it is 100% online.  I wouldn’t worry. If you are a top student, interview well and do well on admissions tests, you will be able to get in.[/quote]

Are you nuts? Top US students (including mine, who was accepted to Ivies) are rejected from Oxbridge all the time. My DC had near perfect SATs and a (UK) test score above the average for students who got offers. DC was knocked out at the interview stage, as are 2/3 of those who get interviews. Reminder, this is a student who had multiple Ivy/ T20 acceptances. . . .

So while they definitely accept Americans, I wouldn't say "you will be able to get in".  [/quote]

Clearly you are lacking reading comprehension skills…..i said   Interview well…..did you miss that part? My kid got in Dartmouth and rejected from 2 other ivies. But got in Oxford. Had a great interview and did very very well in the TSA test.[/quote]

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