xoxo_AB Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Anyone out there applying to Oxford's MPP program for Fall 2016 entry? Has anyone heard anything yet?
Kumis Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Blavatnik School eh ? i would like to apply there yeah maybe in Fall 16
Raphael Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 I think it's too early to receive any responses now. Normally it takes 8-10 weeks
xoxo_AB Posted February 17, 2016 Author Posted February 17, 2016 Yeah, I figured...just very anxious to hear back To think it'll only be 4 weeks this Monday! Did you apply?
seaglass0025 Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 Received an e-mail from admissions regarding expected dates for interviews (short listed candidates) and official results, if everyone has also received this apologies for the redundancy-- Your application is currently under assessment by our Admissions Committee and you may be invited to interview before a final decision on your application is made. Please note that not all shortlisted applicants will be asked to interview. The interview will take place over Skype, lasting approximately 20 minutes, and will not require any preparation. We are aiming to hold the interviews between Tuesday 1st March and Thursday 10th March 2016. Please ensure you would be available for interview between this period, should it be required. All applicants will receive an outcome via email detailing the final decision by 18th March 2016.
sprag Posted February 28, 2016 Posted February 28, 2016 I received the same email. Is that a general mail to everyone or only to shortlisted people? Any idea?
seaglass0025 Posted February 28, 2016 Posted February 28, 2016 42 minutes ago, sprag said: I received the same email. Is that a general mail to everyone or only to shortlisted people? Any idea? Well, scouring the threads from last year it looks like it might have been a mass e-mail. Just wanted to disseminate that info though in case that is not the case! Good luck!
sprag Posted February 28, 2016 Posted February 28, 2016 12 hours ago, seaglass0025 said: Well, scouring the threads from last year it looks like it might have been a mass e-mail. Just wanted to disseminate that info though in case that is not the case! Good luck! Well thanks! I was very hopeful though...... Looks like it was just a mail to all cadidates after BSG received applications from Oxford's central admissions office. Good luck!
seaglass0025 Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 1 minute ago, Risate said: A question for those who received the interview announcement: When did you submit your applications? I'm wondering if they will be doing interviews in rounds, or if this is a one time announcement and process. Thanks! Submitted the day of the deadline -- January 22nd! Did you also receive the announcement e-mail?
seaglass0025 Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 Just now, Risate said: Unfortunately, no. I also submitted on January 22nd. Good luck to you! Honestly think it's a very strange e-mail, I'm wondering if they are doing rounds as well...any other folks out there who could comment on this? Looks like someone already had an interview based on the results board! Good luck to you too, Risate! Are you applying elsewhere too?
seaglass0025 Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 1 minute ago, Risate said: Thanks, Seaglass. And which results board are you following? I also applied to the LSE MPA and a Cambridge non-policy MPhil. Good news from the latter but still waiting on LSE. Cheers! Congrats! That sounds amazing!! Searched for Oxford MPP in the results tab and believe I saw someone posted an interview for 2016.
sprag Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 On 28/02/2016 at 8:53 AM, seaglass0025 said: Well, scouring the threads from last year it looks like it might have been a mass e-mail. Just wanted to disseminate that info though in case that is not the case! Good luck! Well thanks! I was very hopeful though...... Looks like it was just a mail to all cadidates after BSG received applications from Oxford's central admissions office. Good luck! I got an e-mail for interview. It's tomorrow. Good luck everybody! rocky222 1
rocky222 Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 Hey sprag! Congratulations on the interview. May I ask what date you submitted the application? I also received that general email everyone is referring to, but I have not received anything regarding the interview. Thanks in advance.
seaglass0025 Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 13 hours ago, sprag said: Well thanks! I was very hopeful though...... Looks like it was just a mail to all cadidates after BSG received applications from Oxford's central admissions office. Good luck! I got an e-mail for interview. It's tomorrow. Good luck everybody! Congrats! Let us know how the interview went! How far in advance did they contact you for the interview?
sprag Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I got it 24 hours before my scheduled interview time. But they said no preparation required, so I guess that's fine. Sure will update after the interview. 1 hour ago, seaglass0025 said: Congrats! Let us know how the interview went! How far in advance did they contact you for the interview?
inkblot Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 16 hours ago, sprag said: Well thanks! I was very hopeful though...... Looks like it was just a mail to all cadidates after BSG received applications from Oxford's central admissions office. Good luck! I got an e-mail for interview. It's tomorrow. Good luck everybody! You got an interview call yesterday for today? All the very best! Let us know how it goes. Did you receive any other communication from them?
inkblot Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I never got that mass mail just a notification saying my English language requirement had not been submitted and that my application would be considered regardless. I have been in touch w the admissions team after that - they asked me for the date of my TOEFL etc. Should I be worried? Will they in fact not consider my application or put me at the bottom of the pile??
Degi Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Hello to everyone here. I also got the possible interview e-mail. I hope it is not just a mass email to every applicant... It is nice to hear that the interview notice is coming with a short notice 'cause I was starting to panic. Good luck you guys. Hope to see you soon in the UK
RandomDancing Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Hello all, Just wanted to know if the interview is a necessary stepping stone because the mail everyone s referring to says in bold that "all may not be called". So is it only that the shortlisted are called or how does that work. Thanks !
rocky222 Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) The interview is not necessary for getting admitted. I read somewhere saying that they only interview applicants for certain reasons. So if you don't get called for an interview, don't panic. Just wait for the results that come out on the 18th. I am assuming they are calling applicants for interviews based on the timeline that they submitted their applications. I submitted mine on Jan 22nd and still haven't been scheduled for an interview. Edited March 2, 2016 by rocky222
sprag Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 15 hours ago, rocky222 said: Hey sprag! Congratulations on the interview. May I ask what date you submitted the application? I also received that general email everyone is referring to, but I have not received anything regarding the interview. Thanks in advance. Hi @rocky222 I submitted on the 21st of Jan. Just done with the interview. Went well. They asked about my motivation for MPP, my work experience, why I choose BSG and my plans after the course. Fingers crossed!
sprag Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 49 minutes ago, rocky222 said: The interview is not necessary for getting admitted. I read somewhere saying that they only interview applicants for certain reasons. So if you don't get called for an interview, don't panic. Just wait for the results that come out on the 18th. I am assuming they are calling applicants for interviews based on the timeline that they submitted their applications. I submitted mine on Jan 22nd and still haven't been scheduled for an interview. Yes that's right. And I have heard that many BSG students were not interviewed last year, but got a place.
sprag Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 6 hours ago, inkblot said: You got an interview call yesterday for today? All the very best! Let us know how it goes. Did you receive any other communication from them? Just skyped with them. The interview does not require preparation, they only ask some questions to strike a good conversation about your application. All the best!
DodoBirdBlergh Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Thank you sprag! I have an interview scheduled too, will let you guys know how it goes.
inkblot Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 6 hours ago, sprag said: Just skyped with them. The interview does not require preparation, they only ask some questions to strike a good conversation about your application. All the best! Thanks a ton Sprag! Do they know you application well- do they ask specific questions or more generally?
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