While work on the OMS scheme is not strictly A Level topic revision, it teaches critical thinking skills and work techniques directly applicable to A… Read More »I’m worried about workload; OMS tutorials don’t seem directly relevant to A level studies.
The amount of homework set varies dependent on the time of year – our tutors strive to find a balance between the demands students might… Read More »How much homework is set from tutorials?
OMS tutorials take place once a month, and last for one hour.
A student can decide if they feel comfortable enough being observed during OMS tutorials. Insight Outreach can’t however guarantee that OMS tutorials will occur during… Read More »Can teachers observe online OMS tutorials?
The 2019 Oxbridge Mentoring Scheme runs from March of Year 12 to the point of Oxbridge interviews in December of Year 13.
No. The OMS works around students school requirements and commitments.
The OMS includes critical thinking skills exercises, practice answering ‘standard’ interview style questions, as well as a mock interview and feedback prior to your Oxbridge… Read More »What help can you give me for interview preparation?
Helping students with their personal statement is a crucial part of the OMS. We do not, however, ‘help you write’ your personal statement. Rather, we… Read More »Will the OMS help me write my personal statement?
You do not have to declare additional support received when applying to university. There is nothing wrong in students proactively seeking help to become more… Read More »Will universities know I have received extra support from the OMS programme?
Universities don’t generally know which other universities a student has applied to. However, since Oxbridge candidates have to submit their UCAS form by an earlier… Read More »Does applying to Oxbridge affect my chances of getting into other universities?