Social class and Oxbridge

Where did the narrator work during their A-levels?

• A retail store

• A fish and chip shop

• A library

• A coffee shop

What university did the narrator attend?

• Oxford University

• Cambridge University

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

How did the narrator manage to attend the winter ball?

• By borrowing money

• By winning a ticket

• By working half of the ball

• By getting a scholarship

What career path did the narrator initially hope to pursue?

• Engineering

• Law

• Journalism

• Medicine

What significant realization did the narrator have in their first year at university?

• The importance of networking

• The disparities in wealth among students

• The value of a Cambridge degree

• The need for better time management

What did research show about Oxbridge graduates from more privileged backgrounds?

• They often change their career paths

• They are more likely to pursue further education

• They earn about £5,000 a year more

• They are less satisfied with their careers

What did the narrator worry would be confused with their ability to do a job?

• Their lack of knowledge in highbrow culture

• Their academic grades

• Their financial background

• Their work experience

What did the narrator overhear during freshers’ week?

• Advice on managing coursework

• A debate on political ideologies

• Plans for a student protest

• Students discussing their social networks

What did the narrator learn cannot be erased by a Cambridge degree?

• Academic achievements

• Future aspirations

• Class background

• Personal interests

What did the narrator urge schools and teachers not to do?

• Ignore students' mental health

• Raise expectations about an Oxbridge degree

• Discourage students from applying to prestigious universities

• Overload students with homework