American + int'l, highest degree from Germany

MSt in Greek and/or Latin Language and Literature. Received an email informing me of my acceptance offer and to check the Self-Service portal at 11:18 am New England time (18:18 UK time). Academic conditions are to complete my undergraduate degree successfully. No college placement yet.

"This year, we received an unprecedented number of 362 applications for just 10 available places."

Email rejection. It’s Oxford, so expected.

They received 362 applications for just 10 places...

atomic and laser interview

MPhil in Greek and/or Latin Lang and Lit. Got email notification of acceptance, also then reflected in portal at roughly the same time. Applied 5th January, notification of acceptance 16th February.

No interview notification, a bit surprised since it was a quick turnaround

HEP

Interviewed by panel and potential supervisors - UK student

Reject after interview. Email to check the portal.

PI directly interviewed me; I had a few publications and experience in the field. Bachelor's in Materials Science from NIT Calicut

Interview invitation from my PIs (two faculty members), talking about my research project

MSc from top uni, multiple years of very relevant research experience (both academic and professional), multiple relevant publications. Did not get an interview.