Entrance Examination

The Selden College entrance examination is designed as a tool to assess a student's intellectual readiness to enrol in the Selden College liberal arts education. As such it is skills based as opposed to knowledge based. For example, the language aptitude test involves a made-up language and requires a student to translate and compose in that language based on the examples provided. The reading comprehension element of the exam will require a student to read, understand and then answer questions on a variety of texts they have not seen, studied, or prepared.  We are looking for students who can read and write well and have the ability to comprehend difficult ideas and concepts within a limited timeframe.

Interview

The interview will be a 30-60 mins interview with two members of the Selden College admissions committee.  This is designed as a tool to assess a student's suitability (intellectual and personal) to be part of the college community, as well as see how they respond to direct questions and difficulties under criticism. We are looking for students who will not only benefit from a Selden College education, but also those who will contribute to that education while they are here.  

Examination and Interview dates

November 28-29, 2025 (location: Oxford) - Completed applications (for October 2026 entry) need to be submitted by October 31, 2025, to be considered for the November admissions examination and interview.
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February 27-28th, 2026 (location: Oxford) - Completed applications (for October 2026 entry) need to be submitted by January 30th, 2026 to be considered for the February admissions examination and interview.
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Students are responsible for their own travel and accommodation for the examinations and interviews.

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