Target Oxbridge
Target Oxbridge Programme
Year 12-13
Applications typically open spring
General
Overview
A free two-year programme run by Rare Recruitment that prepares students of Black African, Caribbean and mixed Black heritage to apply to Oxford or Cambridge.
Two years of mentoring, residential conferences, subject masterclasses and admissions test prep. Cohort of ~150.
Free. Travel and accommodation for residentials covered.
Black African, Caribbean or mixed Black heritage. Year 12 students predicted at least AAA at A-level (or equivalent).
Online application with predicted grades, school reference and short personal statement.
Highly selective. historically ~30-40% of participants secure Oxbridge offers vs. ~20% national average for Black applicants.
If Oxbridge is on your radar and you're eligible, this is one of the highest-leverage prep programmes in the UK. Free.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.
