College Admissions Forum
American Student Applying to Oxbridge for Law. Advice?
I am currently attending a university in the U.S. and wish to apply to Oxford/Cambridge. I’ve browsed their websites and called both institutions and have a very good idea as to what they require, but some questions still reside.
1. Will a high mark (22+) on the LNAT compensate for a low SAT score? I don’t understand the relevance of SAT scores considering I will be a sophomore in college when I apply. I feel my SAT scores will reflect poorly of me and don’t show my true abilities.
2. Having worked in a law firm and the State Attorney’s Office, I would like to know, will they do anything at all for my application?
3. I’ve read plenty of forums on this (i.e. on thestudentroom) but is it true that overseas students have an “easier” time gaining admission?
I have a year before I apply, but I would like to do as much as I can to improve my chances. Your replies and advice would be greatly appreciated.
I don’t know what SAT or sophomore is so I can’t answer 1, but as for number 2: if you are applying for UCAS, as everyone in the UK does to apply to university, then you might need to submit a personal statement in which you discuss your achievements and abilities. It might help your application along, depending on what course it is you want to study at Oxbridge.
3: the official line is that it is not easier for overseas students to get accepted. However, in reality, as you are providing much needed fees, international students MAY have a slightly easier time getting accepted. All international students have to pay fees to the university (I’m sure you know this), and so compared to us who pay measly little sums, they might be slightly more inclined to accept you over someone who achieved slightly better than you but is British.
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