Applying to Oxford University

[collegemom3717]

1. You do not have to take an English proficiency test, but you do have to take the ELAT, which is designed to be an aptitude test. In it's essence it is very straight forward:

Candidates are given six poems or passages from drama and/or prose (fiction or non-fiction), and are asked to carry out this single task:

Select two or three of the passages (a) to (f) and compare and contrast them in any ways that seem interesting to you, paying particular attention to distinctive features of structure, language and style. In your introduction, indicate briefly what you intend to explore or illustrate through close reading of your chosen passages.

There will be some sort of link between the six passages, which will be explained in the introduction. Answer sheets will be provided to candidates.

1. You are asking which Oxford colleges are "scorned" by locals?? That doesn't sound superficial - somehow sounds ignorant and arrogant at the same time. The answer is that none of the Oxford University colleges are "scorned by locals" - or anybody else- for academics (many students have opinions about rival colleges but that is a very different matter). Oxford confers as a university.
2. Oxford- tutors and students- genuinely could not be less interested in your sexuality (and- surprise!- the vast majority of US colleges are not interested either). But if you write your Personal Statement (essay) about your sexuality I can pretty much guarantee that you won't get an offer- b/c the essay is supposed to be academically oriented.
3. You apply for a student visa once you have an unconditional offer. You will have to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover all your university and living expenses. It is very straight forward, and thousands of students from all of the world manage it. Is there a reason that you think your citizenship or residence status would keep you from applying to any university?