HAT Leaflet 2013

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AdmissionsTesting Service

2013

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The History Aptitude Test (HAT)

The History Aptitude Test (HAT) is a 2-hour,

˭ˈ˨by applicants to the University of Oxford’s

schools. The Admissions Testing Service is working

in partnership with the University of Oxford to

administer the HAT.

The University of Oxford’s Faculty of History will

continue to be responsible for:

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The Admissions Testing Service will be responsible for:

the HAT, via the Admissions Testing Service’s

secure Entries Extranet

Service’s open centre network worldwide,

for candidates who do not have a test centre

where they can take the test

customer support for the HAT.

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What is the HAT?

The HAT requires candidates to read two extracts and

answer a total of four questions about them. One of the extracts will be from a work of History; candidates

will be asked questions to test their comprehension of

the arguments and ideas in it, their capacity to apply

those ideas to historical situations they know about,

the extract as a piece of historical writing. The other

extract will be from a primary source, and candidates

will be asked to offer thoughtful interpretations of its

content without knowing anything about its context.

The HAT is a test of skills, not substantive historical

knowledge. It is designed so that candidates should

find it equally challenging, regardless of what period(s)

they have studied or what school examinations they

are taking.

Who has to take the HAT?

All students applying for the following courses at the

University of Oxford are required to take the HAT:

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the case, you will need to be registered for both tests.

www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/tests to check the

details for your course.

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When does it take place?

This year’s HAT will take place on Wednesday 6

November 2013, on the same day as other Universityof Oxford admissions tests.

Where do candidates take the test?

Separate registration for this test is essential.Candidates can either take the test at their own school

or college, or at one of our open centres worldwide.

If your school or college is not registered as a centre,

it is quick and easy for them to register. For further

details, see the HAT website.

What does it cost?

Candidates will not be charged an entry fee for taking

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that some open centres may charge an administrative

fee for organising and administering the test on

behalf of external candidates. This administrative

fee normally covers the cost of invigilation, despatch

costs and room hire, where applicable.

Entries will be accepted until 17.00 BST on Tuesday

15 October 2013.

What preparation materials areavailable for the HAT?

A specimen paper, as well as past papers with

marking schemes, can be found on the University

of Oxford’s Faculty of History website:

www.history.ox.ac.uk

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Where can I find out more?

University of Oxford

Admissions Information Centre

Tel: +44 (0)1865 288000

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/tests

The University of Oxford’s Faculty of History website

gives detailed information about the HAT:

www.history.ox.ac.uk

Admissions Testing Service

Tel: +44 (0)1223 553366


Website: www.hatoxford.org.uk

Key dates for HAT 2013

15 October

Last date for HAT entries

6 November

Test takes place

Find out more:www.hatoxford.org.uk

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The Admissions Testing Service is part of Cambridge

English Language Assessment, a not-for-profit

department of the University of Cambridge. It

offers a range of tests and tailored assessment

services to support selection and recruitment for

educational institutions, professional organisations

and governments around the world. Underpinned by

robust and rigorous research, its services include:

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HAT Support Team

The Admissions Testing Service

Cambridge EnglishLanguage Assessment

1 Hills Road

Cambridge

CB1 2EU

United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1223 553366


Website: www.hatoxford.org.uk

All details are correct at the time of going to print in January 2013.Any updates or changes can be found on the HAT website.

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