"Oxbridge interview dos and don'ts Do arrive in plenty of time and as relaxed as possible. Make sure you know where the college is and, if possible, where your interview will be. Don’t rely on public transport. Drive there or stay in a hotel the night before if possible. Do feel confident. You are there because you — specifically you — have been invited for interview. Don’t let the competition intimidate you. You deserve to be there every bit as much as they do. Do keep calm and carry on, even if you stumble over an answer. They know you are nervous and make allowances for the odd slip-up. Don’t admit defeat. Remember that Oxbridge colleges also consider exam results and personal statements. The interview doesn’t account for 100 per cent of the final decision. Do practice. Ask a teacher or tutor to set up a mock interview. Don’t worry about your accent or pronunciation — unless of course you’re applying for modern languages. Do take your time and consider your answers. Don’t fire out the first thing that comes into your head. Speed of response won’t impress." - Winckel