Still genuinely impresses me the 5 years on this is still *the* definitive video resource for helping prepare for the PAT. Very concise presentation of what the PAT is about and, obviously, great quality!
Just wanted to clarify that the PAT isn't only used to see who gets an interview. After you're interviewed, Oxford adds up your PAT score and your interview score to help them select people to make offers to. If you barely made it through to interview and then did poorly on the interview, they are unlikely to give you an offer. Likewise if you smash the PAT, you would really have to screw up your interviews to not get offered a place. Notice how little grades and your personal statement matter to Oxford. They only use them to make decisions between mid tier candidates.
Hi Simon - such a good video - concise yet informative. I have to say that I'm loving the mix of vlogs and educational videos on your channel. Keep it up :D p.s. Looking forward to your possible collabs with the creators from the TH-cam space.
Hi! Can anyone recommend any resources to use to teach myself the Physics content required for the PAT that hasn't been covered in the AS syllabus? I'm struggling to know where to start :/
Just do tonnes of PAT questions. If you can't do them then look up how on the internet. You're bound to find out stuff about them. I also recommend you look at the solutions and try to reverse engineer the concepts and learn them that way.
@@santiagoarce5672 are there any other ways to get similar questions without actually using up all the PAT questions so you have a good base and then you attempt all the PAT questions?
Hey Simon, I want to apply for physics in Oxford, but unfortunately, the amount of maths/physics I get is very low and having seen the past papers, I don't have much confidence because I don't understand most of them. (partially because I don't live in the UK and the exams I get are in my native language) What do you think about this?
Unfortunately Oxford has a VERY maths-heavy physics degree - in fact your first year is half maths. The other half of course is physics. If you feel like your level of knowledge of physics and maths is very low then I'm afraid it's impossible for you to get in - they only accept candidates who have a high level of both maths and physics.
i 'm in high school , i really like physics and your videos have helped me a lot ! :) Although physics is my favorite subject I find it really hard to choose what I wanna study in the future... Any tips ?
You can do it! Just practice with lots of past papers and maths challenge papers, and make sure you're confident with everything you've done in maths and physics. It's possible :)
Hello Simon! Your videos are really helpful. Keep it up! One thing to ask you about Engineering Science that is there any written work to be submitted while applying for this course?
Hi!! I just finished my last year of secondary school in Spain and I covered almost all the content in the PAT but I'm not sure I'm well prepared so I don't know if it's better to take the test this year or take a gap year and then do it because I only have one month left to study for the PAT
Hey simon I really want to go to university to study physics preferably Oxford or Imperial college London as I have achieved the grades A* in physics A* in mathematics and an A in chemistry but I am a bit hesitant as I really struggled and had to revise extremely hard to achieve these grades much harder than any of my classmates had to study to achieve similar grades in the same subjects. I am just scared that if I do go I will find the work too hard and would not be able to cope with the work load even though I am willing to work hard and physics is my passion I would be really thankful if you could offer me some advice on what to do and by the way keep up the good work your videos are very informative and entertaining you would make a good actor one day if you decide to take that career path as I for one love your videos and could watch them all day.
Say your grades for subjects other than your sciences and maths are not quite good. For example, I'm doing the IB and while my Economics and Literature subjects aren't getting good grades but my physics, maths and chem are all solid, would my performance at the interview and the PAT help to pull up my chances of being accepted?
the uksmc doesn't entirely translate to the PAT, but the skills you've developed by preparing for it will definitely come in handy for the exam. With preparation, you definitely have the potential to do well in the exam.
Hi, I just wanted to ask if the Cambridge STEP exam was similar, as in would those questions would be helpful in practising for the PAT exam? Also, great video, I hadn't thought to memorise the formula sheets, so I'm so glad I found this.
Thanks! Glad I could help. As for STEP I honestly don't know as I've never even taken a past paper! I should think that they would be reasonably similar though
+Арман Жакыпбеков Yep, all applicants to these courses need to take the exam - no exceptions. See www.admissionstestingservice.org/for-test-takers/pat/about-pat/ for more information.
What would you recommend for the philosophy test? There's only one past paper online (and the format has changed from the previous test that was online last year) and there is no mark scheme or indication of what score one needs for an interview.
Hi aläsa, if you are looking to study physics and philosophy (just like me): you dont have to take a philosophy exam in the way you have a physics exam. They are gonna assess you at interview.
I am currently studying in the 11th grade, i.e. Year 1 in the International Baccalaureate Programme from India, and I aim to study at Oxford from 2019. I would like to know when should I start preparing for the PAT and when should I take the test. Thank You
Great questions. I'd recommend preparing from year 12 (i.e. the first year of A levels). As for when you take the test, you'll be taking it at the start of year 13 - so along with the rest of your application to Oxford. See www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduates/applications/physics-aptitude-test-pat for more info about when and where you take the test.
Hey simon, did my PAT today. It was abysmal. Sigh...anyway I wanted to ask, is there any consoling advice you could truthfully give me about my chances right now? Maybe some insight into their choosing process?
The PAT is a key part of who is given an interview, so if you did poorly /relative to everyone else/ then I'm afraid that you probably won't be given an interview. HOWEVER remember that the PAT mark is considered relative to everyone else's marks - so if it was a tough paper then the average mark will lower and you may still have a chance.
Hi! Simon- I am applying for Oxford 2018, and my UCAS form is due on 15/10 this year. I just want to ask, will I include PAT in my UCAS, or is it seperate?
It looks like you can enter yourself for the PAT on the website; www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduates/applications/physics-aptitude-test-pat
Which books (and/or documentaries) would you recommend for someone who had only little Physics in school and wants to get a better overall eduction and see if that might be something they wanna pursue as a career in the future?
Well for documentaries the classic is Cosmos by Carl Sagan, other than that Brian Cox has done some good stuff. Books I can help more with! The one I recommend to everyone is Six Easy Pieces by Feynman, which gives a good overview. Check out this vid I did a while back for more specific recommendations: th-cam.com/video/lIoop_NiuDY/w-d-xo.html :)
Hey ! Simon, I am from India and do I have any chance of studying physics at Oxford. I mean how do I take the PAT. I do not understand the application process. I 've a great affection for physics, now i am studying in the 11th standard, I am also planning to crack IPho.
To do the PAT you need to be registered by your school - see the link at www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduates/applications/physics-aptitude-test-pat
You can study engineering physics. It's a blend of physics and electrical engineering. I don't know about other colleges but this is the case at least here in IIT Bombay.
+SimonOxfPhys oh sorry, I misread it. I thought you had a PhD in your 3rd year of University. Anyway thank you so much for the video. Nerve wrecking, it's only 2 months left.
If I've taken A level math, but not A level physics, can I still take this test? Is it even possible that I would be chosen for it? I'm planning to apply for physics and Philosophy
Oh well that's alright I guess. Do you have any recommendations for alternative places I could go to for an undergraduate level Physics education? I hope to do post graduate degrees too
+Seneca Gamer The University of York offer a course with a foundation year for those without the right a-levels, maybe that's something for you? They cover all the background information you need in the space of a year, and then you continue on with your degree.
Hey iam from India and when I saw the past papers of Pat I found it terribly easy when compared to the IIT-jee which is an entrance exam for the Indian institute of technology . I could have easily cracked Pat but couldn't afford Oxford and hence never attempted it .
Yeah same, I am great at football, I find it terribly easy and I could’ve become the best player in the world but I prefer tennis so never attempted it.
Still genuinely impresses me the 5 years on this is still *the* definitive video resource for helping prepare for the PAT. Very concise presentation of what the PAT is about and, obviously, great quality!
Just wanted to clarify that the PAT isn't only used to see who gets an interview. After you're interviewed, Oxford adds up your PAT score and your interview score to help them select people to make offers to. If you barely made it through to interview and then did poorly on the interview, they are unlikely to give you an offer. Likewise if you smash the PAT, you would really have to screw up your interviews to not get offered a place. Notice how little grades and your personal statement matter to Oxford. They only use them to make decisions between mid tier candidates.
wow well observed
Most hyped I've ever been for an exam
Hi Simon - such a good video - concise yet informative. I have to say that I'm loving the mix of vlogs and educational videos on your channel. Keep it up :D p.s. Looking forward to your possible collabs with the creators from the TH-cam space.
+simstatic I am too! Several are in the works this year, so stay tuned!
Thank you for including links to all the websites. The video was really helpful! I am planning to do the PAT this year (2023)
hi simon, do I need to do futher maths at a level?
it's that time of year again, boyos
ready to not see you lads next year
thanks for the vid, simon
Hi! Can anyone recommend any resources to use to teach myself the Physics content required for the PAT that hasn't been covered in the AS syllabus? I'm struggling to know where to start :/
Just do tonnes of PAT questions. If you can't do them then look up how on the internet. You're bound to find out stuff about them. I also recommend you look at the solutions and try to reverse engineer the concepts and learn them that way.
@@santiagoarce5672 are there any other ways to get similar questions without actually using up all the PAT questions so you have a good base and then you attempt all the PAT questions?
@@lightning7198Late, but BPhO questions are good. As well as the challenge ones on Isaac Physics.
I do like your videos and this one is really helpful! Thanks for everything :)
Hey Simon, I want to apply for physics in Oxford, but unfortunately, the amount of maths/physics I get is very low and having seen the past papers, I don't have much confidence because I don't understand most of them. (partially because I don't live in the UK and the exams I get are in my native language) What do you think about this?
Unfortunately Oxford has a VERY maths-heavy physics degree - in fact your first year is half maths. The other half of course is physics. If you feel like your level of knowledge of physics and maths is very low then I'm afraid it's impossible for you to get in - they only accept candidates who have a high level of both maths and physics.
i 'm in high school , i really like physics and your videos have helped me a lot ! :) Although physics is my favorite subject I find it really hard to choose what I wanna study in the future... Any tips ?
+Olina Botsaris follow what you are passionate about and everything else will fall into place in the end :)
Help. I have to do this in under a month. Help. It's horrible. Help.
Edit: I did horribly 😂😂
You can do it! Just practice with lots of past papers and maths challenge papers, and make sure you're confident with everything you've done in maths and physics. It's possible :)
Aww I'm in the same boat as you. We can do it!!
Angharad im also doing the pat this year to start studying in oxford in 2018 and im just starting!
I have to do it on holiday :( it's next week ahhh!
You are so pretty. I want to help you with the PAT ok ? Contact me :)
There are so many past papers now; how do you go through your tests and correct your incorrect answers?
Hello Simon! Your videos are really helpful.
Keep it up!
One thing to ask you about Engineering Science that is there any written work to be submitted while applying for this course?
Nope just the PAT< see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/applying-for-admission
Hey simon
is IB syllabus good enough to prepare for PATs?
Yes you are allowed a calculator now! Just not the commonly used CLASSWIZ.
Cheeky use of psi, psimon...
I had to...
Hi!! I just finished my last year of secondary school in Spain and I covered almost all the content in the PAT but I'm not sure I'm well prepared so I don't know if it's better to take the test this year or take a gap year and then do it because I only have one month left to study for the PAT
Were to go for solution of pat papers
mr qureshi there’s a website I’ve been using called physics and maths tutor. They have step by step solutions of them
@@GhenGhost Ur Great thanks
@@GhenGhost are u also preparing for coming october 31.
Hey simon I really want to go to university to study physics preferably Oxford or Imperial college London as I have achieved the grades A* in physics A* in mathematics and an A in chemistry but I am a bit hesitant as I really struggled and had to revise extremely hard to achieve these grades much harder than any of my classmates had to study to achieve similar grades in the same subjects. I am just scared that if I do go I will find the work too hard and would not be able to cope with the work load even though I am willing to work hard and physics is my passion I would be really thankful if you could offer me some advice on what to do and by the way keep up the good work your videos are very informative and entertaining you would make a good actor one day if you decide to take that career path as I for one love your videos and could watch them all day.
So sad that you still have not got a reply....
Patrick XD dude thats not cool
I'm applying for History and Politics at Trinity College, Oxford
Fucking epic bro
Rejected!!
Can u tell me where I can get the answer to the previous year question paper
Couldn't find the solution paper to 2018 paper
When do you take the pat?
Say your grades for subjects other than your sciences and maths are not quite good. For example, I'm doing the IB and while my Economics and Literature subjects aren't getting good grades but my physics, maths and chem are all solid, would my performance at the interview and the PAT help to pull up my chances of being accepted?
Yes absolutely!
I got a silver in this years uksmc (UK senior maths challenge), is that decent enough for the pat?
the uksmc doesn't entirely translate to the PAT, but the skills you've developed by preparing for it will definitely come in handy for the exam. With preparation, you definitely have the potential to do well in the exam.
@@DantalionTTV thanks! Still not getting a pass grade but working hard
Hi, I just wanted to ask if the Cambridge STEP exam was similar, as in would those questions would be helpful in practising for the PAT exam? Also, great video, I hadn't thought to memorise the formula sheets, so I'm so glad I found this.
Thanks! Glad I could help. As for STEP I honestly don't know as I've never even taken a past paper! I should think that they would be reasonably similar though
Alright, thank you!
What was ur score ?
I LIKE ASTROPHYSICS THEN MATH
WHAT SHALL I DO
ASTROOO
Please make a video on books required for PAT .
Hi Simon, I just wanted to ask if international students should write this exam aswell. Thanks for the video, extremely informative.
+Арман Жакыпбеков Yep, all applicants to these courses need to take the exam - no exceptions. See www.admissionstestingservice.org/for-test-takers/pat/about-pat/ for more information.
What would you recommend for the philosophy test? There's only one past paper online (and the format has changed from the previous test that was online last year) and there is no mark scheme or indication of what score one needs for an interview.
Hi aläsa, if you are looking to study physics and philosophy (just like me): you dont have to take a philosophy exam in the way you have a physics exam. They are gonna assess you at interview.
Hey ! Simon do I need to fill in the UCAS form, before sitting for the PAT
Yes you will!
I am currently studying in the 11th grade, i.e. Year 1 in the International Baccalaureate Programme from India, and I aim to study at Oxford from 2019. I would like to know when should I start preparing for the PAT and when should I take the test. Thank You
Great questions. I'd recommend preparing from year 12 (i.e. the first year of A levels). As for when you take the test, you'll be taking it at the start of year 13 - so along with the rest of your application to Oxford. See www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduates/applications/physics-aptitude-test-pat for more info about when and where you take the test.
Same from india.. Are u preparing for jee too.
If you pass the test, but don’t get a place would they give a recommendation to other universities?
Engineering in all or is it allocated engineering? As in aero , astro or something else or is the test viable to give way to all ?
+kapil busawah See www.eng.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/applying-for-admission/engineering-admissions-test and associated pages for more info
SimonOxfPhys Cheers :D
Hi simon .your videos are really helpful for physics students. Can u please suggest me some books for the preparation of pat post graduate?
Hey simon, did my PAT today. It was abysmal. Sigh...anyway I wanted to ask, is there any consoling advice you could truthfully give me about my chances right now? Maybe some insight into their choosing process?
The PAT is a key part of who is given an interview, so if you did poorly /relative to everyone else/ then I'm afraid that you probably won't be given an interview. HOWEVER remember that the PAT mark is considered relative to everyone else's marks - so if it was a tough paper then the average mark will lower and you may still have a chance.
SimonOxfPhys Thank you Simon. I enjoy my other choices, so I guess it isn't too bad.
Did you get your PAT results?
What did simon get in his PAT?
Hey! Have a question for you. For how many time should I be preparing for PAT?
is it too late to start revision for the pat?
Never too late to start!
Hi! Simon- I am applying for Oxford 2018, and my UCAS form is due on 15/10 this year. I just want to ask, will I include PAT in my UCAS, or is it seperate?
PAT is separate from UCAS - your school should organise that for you, check with your higher education coordinator or physics teacher :)
My school is not a test centre= =sadly
It looks like you can enter yourself for the PAT on the website; www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduates/applications/physics-aptitude-test-pat
Thank you very much!
Wait, so let's say if I want to put my PAT in my UCAS form to admit it to Oxford, where will I put it under?
Which books (and/or documentaries) would you recommend for someone who had only little Physics in school and wants to get a better overall eduction and see if that might be something they wanna pursue as a career in the future?
Well for documentaries the classic is Cosmos by Carl Sagan, other than that Brian Cox has done some good stuff. Books I can help more with! The one I recommend to everyone is Six Easy Pieces by Feynman, which gives a good overview. Check out this vid I did a while back for more specific recommendations: th-cam.com/video/lIoop_NiuDY/w-d-xo.html :)
+SimonOxfPhys Thank you!
How should I prepare for the History Aptitude Test (HAT)?
I suggest you watch many films ; )
Any textbook recommendation? (Maths & Physics)
I'm applying to Oxford Physics this year...
+Jinhyun Park th-cam.com/video/9mIj020lNq4/w-d-xo.html
Hey ! Simon, I am from India and do I have any chance of studying physics at Oxford. I mean how do I take the PAT. I do not understand the application process. I 've a great affection for physics, now i am studying in the 11th standard, I am also planning to crack IPho.
To do the PAT you need to be registered by your school - see the link at www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduates/applications/physics-aptitude-test-pat
Can you suggest any books which can be used to study for the PAT??
None that I'm aware of I'm afraid! You might have some luck with Professor Povey's Problems
Im 21 i wanna change careers. Ive. Always wanted physics and electrical engineering. Idk what to do 😭😭😭😭😭
You can study engineering physics. It's a blend of physics and electrical engineering. I don't know about other colleges but this is the case at least here in IIT Bombay.
Hi guys I just want to ask if there is any languages careers
How is your PhD going Simon?
+JackT9811 I'll tell you in a vlog coming out later this week :)
I'm curious as to how you have a PhD in the third year?
+geetigirl as in, I've completed two years of my PhD already, and I'm now into the third year of my studies
+SimonOxfPhys oh sorry, I misread it. I thought you had a PhD in your 3rd year of University. Anyway thank you so much for the video. Nerve wrecking, it's only 2 months left.
If I've taken A level math, but not A level physics, can I still take this test? Is it even possible that I would be chosen for it? I'm planning to apply for physics and Philosophy
+Seneca Gamer I'm afraid that without A level physics you would be rejected out of hand - it's absolutely essential for the course!
Oh well that's alright I guess. Do you have any recommendations for alternative places I could go to for an undergraduate level Physics education? I hope to do post graduate degrees too
Seneca Gamer without A level physics you would honestly struggle to find a physics program anywhere
I guess I could take private A levels for physics, I don't know.
+Seneca Gamer The University of York offer a course with a foundation year for those without the right a-levels, maybe that's something for you? They cover all the background information you need in the space of a year, and then you continue on with your degree.
Sir i am from Bangladesh and i have A+ in mathematics and physics. Will i be able to apply!
You need 3 A level
Thank you.
BLESS YOU
Just admit that you fancy him.
Hey iam from India and when I saw the past papers of Pat I found it terribly easy when compared to the IIT-jee which is an entrance exam for the Indian institute of technology . I could have easily cracked Pat but couldn't afford Oxford and hence never attempted it .
Yeah same, I am great at football, I find it terribly easy and I could’ve become the best player in the world but I prefer tennis so never attempted it.
hi sir, can you suggest when to start preparing for pat
I'd recommend starting six months out from the PAT
Thank you for your reply sir
Maths is better than physics by far