i have just got a call from oxford a few days ago about training there
i am sorry to hear that you didnt pass the aptitudes but dont let it put you down...go for it again. if he said you just missed the pass mark then he must be telling the truth,i dont think they are going to get your hopes up for nothing mate.
by the way this 9*9 grid thing is that where you have to omit the satr before you can answer the question or something????