现场速递！剑桥前招生官Dr. Essex坐镇法拉古特，拆解牛剑招录全流程

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2025/10/15

（Wed.）

（13:00pm-16:00pm）

剑桥大学前招生官

解锁牛剑申请密码

○讲座地址

天津法拉古特学校

10月15日午后，天津法拉古特学校的校园内萦绕着专注与期待的氛围——一群以牛津、剑桥为目标的学子，正等候一场专为冲刺顶尖名校打造的升学交流活动。本次活动的核心嘉宾，是剑桥大学三一学院前院士、数学系主任、资深招生官Dr. David Essex；与他共同为学子赋能的，还有剑桥大学数学系荣誉学士&硕士、爱丁堡大学天文学博士夏千里。从Dr. Essex主讲的深度讲座，到两位博士分别开展的1V1模拟面试，三个小时的活动全程干货密集，为学子搭建起通往顶尖名校的高效学习通道。

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Part 1

讲座现场：

剑桥大学Dr. Essex亲授，

洞悉牛剑招生的“逻辑内核”

伴随全场热烈的掌声，剑桥前招生官Dr. Essex如约而至。作为曾以剑桥数学系榜首身份毕业、深耕原子物理学领域的博士专家，Dr. Essex自2012年以来，已为上百名学生提供牛津剑桥的面试指导。带着学术权威的严谨性以及对教学的高标准，Dr. Essex一开场便以自身求学经历为切入点，语气温和且富有感染力，迅速拉近与现场学子的距离，让原本满含期待的气氛，更添了一份温暖与共鸣。

Dr. Essex聚焦“牛剑招录核心逻辑”，全面拆解牛津、剑桥招生的完整流程。从申请材料的筹备要点、笔试环节的突破方向，到面试阶段的考察重点，每个环节他都结合真实招生案例细致解读。为冲刺牛剑藤的学子提出核心建议：

1.筑牢学科兴趣根基：尽早明确对目标学科的热情方向，以充足内在动力支撑长期学业挑战；

2.深耕学术积累：招生官重点关注学术潜力，需在学科学习中深化认知，夯实学术基础；

3.优化面试表达：面试时主动传递对学科的热爱，清晰展现学科思考与内在驱动力；

4.拓展课外学术视野：突破课本局限，广泛阅读学科相关学术报告、科技应用、大学课程资料及专业书籍，拓宽认知边界。

“不少同学认为牛剑选拔仅看重学术成绩，事实上我们同样关注学生的成长潜力。”他着重强调，剑桥大学青睐的学子，不仅需要扎实的学术基础，更需具备批判性思维、自主探究能力与对学科的真挚热爱。正如面试中，考官不会执着于“标准答案”，反而更看重学子分析问题的逻辑推演过程 ——这些极具价值的分享，让现场学子清晰明确了努力方向，纷纷在笔记本上记录下关键要点。

Part 2

1V1模拟面试：

博士联袂指导，

沉浸式淬炼应试能力

讲座余温未散，更具挑战的1V1模拟面试环节紧接着拉开帷幕。Dr. Essex与夏千里博士分别为学子开展指导，还原贴近真实场景的牛剑面试环境——从尖锐的学术追问到环环相扣的逻辑考察，每个环节均严格遵循牛津、剑桥的面试标准，让同学们提前沉浸式体验顶尖名校面试的实战氛围。

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1V1模拟面试

有序准备中……

面对两位博士的专业“拷问”，学子们或凝神沉思，或从容对答。每当学子陷入思维瓶颈，两位博士总能及时给予精准引导。

“通过刚才的1V1模拟面试，我对'剑桥大学对学生的一些期望'有了更清晰的理解，很感谢学校提供了这么宝贵的机会！”刚结束面试的Jennifer同学感慨道。此前她对牛剑面试感到迷茫，经过此次模拟面试指导，不仅清晰认知了自身优势，也明确了需要精进的方向。

整个模拟面试环节持续至16:00，两位博士始终保持高度专注，为每位参与学子提供了细致的点评与个性化规划。离场时，学子们的笔记本上满是干货，脸上洋溢着收获的笑容——这场模拟面试不仅帮助他们缓解了对面试的紧张感，更让他们对未来的牛剑申请之路充满信心。

Part 3

学子心声：

干货满载，

梦想的蓝图愈发清晰

“听了Dr. Essex的分享，我才发现数学不是冰冷的公式，而是理解世界如何运转的语言！”

“夏博士帮我理顺了面试逻辑，指出了我都没意识到的漏洞，感觉目标更近了！”

“听完讲座感觉深受震撼，曾经觉得剑桥大学遥不可及，但今天明白了，找到兴趣所在，用自驱力主动探索，积累实力，梦想就有可能照进现实。”

活动落幕，学子们的反馈中充满了惊喜与笃定。这份认可，不仅源于两位博士的倾囊相授，更根植于法拉古特学校“助力学子叩响世界名校之门”的初心——始终致力于搭建顶尖的教育资源桥梁，无论是邀请名校大咖面对面，还是提供定制化升学规划，一切只为实现学子的梦想。

Part 4

法拉古特：

以优质资源为翼，

托举学子迈向世界顶尖学府

本次由Dr. Essex领衔的牛剑赋能专场虽已圆满落幕，但天津法拉古特学校为学子搭建的成长平台从未停歇。我们始终相信，优质教育不仅是知识的传递，更是资源的整合与视野的拓展——未来，学校将持续引进全球顶尖的教育力量，邀请更多海外名校招生官与学科专家亲临校园，带来最前沿的学术与升学指导。同时，通过一对一的个性化规划，我们愿陪伴每一位学子找到独一无二的成长路径，让卓越的梦想，拥有最坚实的翅膀。

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在法拉古特的教育版图中，每个孩子的潜力都值得被点亮，每一个宏伟的梦想都值得被悉心浇灌。我们将以专业与匠心，陪伴学子稳步走向世界顶尖学府，让他们带着扎实的学识与开阔的格局，在未来更广阔的舞台上，光芒万丈。

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2025/10/15

（Wed.）

（13:00pm-16:00pm）

Former Cambridge Admissions Officer Unlocks the Secrets to Applying to Oxford and Cambridge

○ Lecture Address

Tianjin Farragut School

On the afternoon of October 15th, an atmosphere of focused anticipation filled the campus of Farragut School in Tianjin—a group of students aiming for Oxford and Cambridge awaited an admissions seminar specifically designed to help them reach the world's most prestigious universities. The event's featured guest was Dr. David Essex, former Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, former Head of Mathematics, and senior admissions officer. Joining him to empower students was Xia Qianli, who holds an Honours Bachelor's and Master's in Mathematics from Cambridge University and a PhD in Astronomy from the University of Edinburgh. From Dr. Essex's in-depth lecture to the one-on-one mock interviews conducted by both PhDs, the three-hour event delivered intensive, actionable insights throughout, building an efficient learning pathway for students aspiring to reach the pinnacle of academic excellence.

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Part 1

Lecture Venue:

Dr. Essex of Cambridge University personally teaches, revealing the “logical core” of admissions at Oxford and Cambridge.

Amidst thunderous applause, Dr. Essex, former admissions officer at Cambridge University, arrived as scheduled. Having graduated top of his class in mathematics at Cambridge and holding a doctorate in atomic physics, Dr. Essex has provided interview coaching for Oxford and Cambridge to over a hundred students since 2012. Bringing both academic rigor and high teaching standards, Dr. Essex opened his talk by sharing his own educational journey. His gentle yet compelling delivery quickly connected with the students, infusing the already expectant atmosphere with warmth and shared understanding.

Dr. Essex focuses on the “core logic behind Oxford and Cambridge admissions,” thoroughly dissecting the complete recruitment process for both universities. From key points in preparing application materials and strategies for excelling in written exams to the focal points of the interview stage, he provides detailed insights for each phase using real admissions cases. He offers core advice for students aiming for Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League institutions:

1. Build a solid foundation of subject interest: Identify your passion for target disciplines early on, using intrinsic motivation to sustain long-term academic challenges;

2. Deepen academic accumulation: Admissions officers prioritize academic potential, requiring you to deepen subject understanding and strengthen foundational knowledge;

3. Optimize interview communication: Proactively convey your subject passion during interviews, clearly demonstrating disciplinary thinking and intrinsic motivation;

4. Broaden extracurricular academic horizons: Go beyond textbooks by extensively reading subject-related academic papers, technological applications, university course materials, and specialized books to expand your cognitive boundaries.

Many students believe that Oxford and Cambridge admissions focus solely on academic achievements. In reality, we equally value students' potential for growth. He emphasized that Cambridge University seeks candidates not only with a solid academic foundation but also equipped with critical thinking skills, independent inquiry abilities, and a genuine passion for their field of study. During interviews, examiners do not fixate on “standard answers,” but rather value the logical reasoning process students employ to analyze problems. These invaluable insights provided students with a clear direction for their efforts, prompting many to jot down key points in their notebooks.

Part 2

1v1 Mock Interviews:

Doctoral faculty collaborate to guide students, immersing them in rigorous training to hone test-taking skills.

The lecture's momentum carried straight into the more challenging 1-on-1 mock interview session. Dr. Essex and Dr. Xia Qianli provided personalized guidance, recreating the authentic Oxford and Cambridge interview environment—from rigorous academic questioning to interlocking logical assessments. Each segment strictly adhered to the universities' interview standards, immersing students in the real-world atmosphere of top-tier university admissions interviews.

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1-on-1 mock interviews are being prepared systematically...

Faced with the rigorous questioning from the two doctoral candidates, the students either fell deep in thought or responded with composure. Whenever a student hit a mental block, the two doctoral candidates would promptly offer precise guidance.

“Through the one-on-one mock interview just now, I gained a clearer understanding of what Cambridge University expects from its students. I'm truly grateful to the school for providing such a valuable opportunity!” remarked Jennifer, who had just finished her interview. Previously feeling uncertain about Oxford and Cambridge interviews, this mock interview guidance not only helped her recognize her strengths but also clarified the areas she needs to improve.

The mock interview session continued until 4:00 pm, with both doctoral candidates maintaining unwavering focus throughout. They provided each participating student with meticulous feedback and personalised guidance. Upon departure, the students' notebooks brimmed with valuable insights, their faces beaming with smiles of accomplishment. This mock interview not only alleviated their interview nerves but also instilled confidence in their future applications to Oxford and Cambridge.

Part 3

Voices of Students:

Bearing a rich harvest, the blueprint of dreams grows ever clearer.

After hearing Dr. Essex's talk, I realized math isn't just cold formulas—it's the language that helps us understand how the world works!

Dr. Xia helped me organize my interview logic and pointed out gaps I hadn't even noticed. Now my goal feels much closer!

“The lecture was profoundly impactful. Cambridge University once felt unreachable, but today I understand: discover your passion, pursue it with self-driven exploration, build your capabilities—and dreams can become reality.”

As the event drew to a close, students' feedback brimmed with delight and conviction. This recognition stems not only from the two PhDs' generous sharing of knowledge, but also from Farragut School's founding mission: “Helping students knock on the doors of world-class universities.” The school remains steadfast in building bridges to top-tier educational resources—whether by inviting elite university experts for face-to-face sessions or providing customized college planning—all to make students' dreams a reality.

Part 4

Tianjin Farragut School：

With premium resources as wings, we propel students toward the world's top universities.

The Oxford-Cambridge Empowerment Session led by Dr. Essex has concluded successfully, yet the growth platform Tianjin Farragut School has built for its students continues unabated. We firmly believe that quality education transcends mere knowledge transfer—it is about integrating resources and broadening horizons. Moving forward, the school will persist in bringing in the world's top educational resources, inviting more admissions officers and subject experts from prestigious overseas institutions to visit our campus and deliver cutting-edge academic and college counseling. Simultaneously, through personalized one-on-one planning, we are committed to accompanying each student in discovering their unique path to growth, ensuring that dreams of excellence are equipped with the strongest wings.

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Within TFS's educational landscape, every child's potential deserves to be ignited, and every grand dream deserves to be nurtured with care. With professionalism and dedication, we will guide students steadily toward the world's top universities, empowering them to shine brilliantly on broader stages in the future with solid knowledge and a broad perspective.

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