If you’re hoping to study Computer Science at University of Oxford or University of Cambridge, one thing becomes clear very quickly: strong grades alone aren’t enough. Both universities are looking for students who demonstrate genuine intellectual curiosity about computing , not just the ability to code. That’s where super-curricular reading comes in. This reading list brings together some of the most interesting and accessible books for prospective applicants. Some explore t

Most guides comparing the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge drown you in statistics, rankings, and vague stereotypes about “vibes" (we're guilty of that last one ourselves). But when you’re actually deciding where to apply, the choice is deeply personal: it’s about how you learn, what excites you academically, and where you’ll thrive for 3+ intense years. We thought we'd turns the decision into a quiz, written by an Oxford graduate and with direct opinion from

Consider this blog your holy grail : it's our master hub linking out to nearly every relevant blog we've put out, plus a helpfully neat timeline of how to prepare for your Oxford or Cambridge application. We know not everyone comes to the journey at the start of Year 12. In fact, lots of people only decide they want to apply in the summer before Year 13... Which is late to the party, but we make it work, eh? For that reason, we've made this an evergreen Oxbridge timeline . We