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What can you do to help you prepare for university courses involving physics at Oxford, Cambridge and other top universities? And what are some super curricula activities you should consider getting involved with before it's too late? Me and @zhelyo_physics discuss.

Useful links:
Oxford PAT Reports: physics.ox.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/how-apply/physics-aptitude-test-pat/physics-admissions-reports
Oxford PAT: physics.ox.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/how-apply/physics-aptitude-test-pat
COMPOS: compos.web.ox.ac.uk
Isaac Physics: isaacphysics.org
Physics Olympiad: bpho.org.uk

Thanks for watching,

Lewis

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📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro & Guest Introduction
00:19 – Oxford Physics Admissions: The Numbers
01:08 – What Makes a Successful Applicant
02:00 – Understanding the PAT: Transparency & Reports
03:01 – Supercurriculars vs. Extracurriculars
03:39 – Using the PAT Syllabus to Guide Preparation
04:25 – COMPOS: Oxford’s Online Physics School
05:13 – Oxford’s Official PAT Preparation Course
05:45 – Why Isaac Physics is Invaluable
07:00 – Physics Olympiad as Extra Challenge Practice
08:36 – The Role of an EPQ in Physics Applications
09:33 – Journaling & Reflecting on Supercurriculars
10:24 – Structuring Your Personal Statement with Actions
11:01 – Final Thoughts: Physics First, Activities Second
11:07 – Applying to Cambridge: ESAT and Key Differences

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