But don't panic. It's not the minefield it might appear, and we're here to help you, not to trip you up. We want all your experiences with OC&C to be as enjoyable and intellectually challenging for you as they are genuinely helpful for us both. Which is why we've put together some hints and tips on applications and interviews, as well as some real life case studies for you to practise on.

No tricks, no secrets, nothing up our sleeves. We want you to succeed – help yourself by being prepared.