Oxford vs Cambridge: Which One's Best For You?
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Oxford or Cambridge, What Most Families Get Wrong About This Choice.
Oxford and Cambridge are often spoken about as one goal, but for students in Years 10 to 12, understanding the difference is critical long before applications begin.
Many families think Oxbridge success is only about grades, but admissions tutors look for a specific academic mindset, and Oxford and Cambridge value different ones. Hi, I am Matthew Shapiro, a Cambridge graduate and UK admissions expert. Join me as I break down how to choose the right fit early, helping students and parents build stronger applications and outcomes.
In This Webinar, You'll Learn:
- The real differences between Oxford and Cambridge that impact student success.
- How colleges, courses, and teaching styles shape the Oxbridge experience.
- What Oxbridge admissions tutors look for beyond grades and test scores.
- How to prepare a strong Oxbridge application from an early stage.
- How Crimson supports students aiming for Oxford and Cambridge.
Register Now!
After completing the form below you will receive an email from Zoom with your link to join the webinar on 21/01/26 at 6:30pm (GMT).
Meet Your Speakers
Matthew S.
Cambridge alum and Senior Strategist
Matthew, originally from Toronto, Canada, studied history at the University of Cambridge. He went on to teach English and History in Japan, where he eventually became the Dean of International Studies at a private boys' school. In his 17 years as Dean, he served as an international college counsellor, helping his students gain admission to universities in Canada and the EU, such as KU Leveun, Amsterdam, Bocconi, UBC, McGill, and UofT.
Rebecca P.
Regional Director, Crimson UK and Europe
Rebecca has 15 years of educational experience in Publishing, EdTech and Admissions. She has previous experience in other global education companies, serving as Publishing Director, eLearning Director, and Digital Director. Rebecca is a mum to two teenage boys at school in the UK. Rebecca has advised hundreds of students from the European and African regions on US and UK university admissions.
Matthew S.
Cambridge alum and Senior Strategist
Matthew, originally from Toronto, Canada, studied history at the University of Cambridge. He went on to teach English and History in Japan, where he eventually became the Dean of International Studies at a private boys' school. In his 17 years as Dean, he served as an international college counsellor, helping his students gain admission to universities in Canada and the EU, such as KU Leveun, Amsterdam, Bocconi, UBC, McGill, and UofT.
Rebecca P.
Regional Director, Crimson UK and Europe
Rebecca has 15 years of educational experience in Publishing, EdTech and Admissions. She has previous experience in other global education companies, serving as Publishing Director, eLearning Director, and Digital Director. Rebecca is a mum to two teenage boys at school in the UK. Rebecca has advised hundreds of students from the European and African regions on US and UK university admissions.
How Crimson Can Help
Applying to top universities is a difficult task, which is why so many students seek external support in addition to the guidance offered at school. Our tailored programmes pair each student with a team of expert mentors, guiding them through every step, from university selection to essays and test prep. By joining this webinar, you’ll have the chance to qualify for a 1:1 meeting with an Academic Advisor to assess your candidacy and learn how Crimson helps students boost their admission chances by 2–10x.
