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What do Oxbridge tutors want to see in a personal statement?

You should not be intimidated when it comes to writing your personal statement: it is simply a chance for you to bring together the best of what you have read on the subject that you (hopefully) love. Wha...

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How should I prepare for an Oxbridge interview?

Vying away from the simple 'be yourself' or 'be passionate about your subject' which are both terribly vague and difficult concepts to teach, the simplest and best secret I can give to anyone applying for...

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How should I approach writing a personal statement?

The key to writing a personal statement is to make it personal. Avoid using flowery language that you wouldn't use in everyday life, keep it professional sounding but make sure its your own voice. Make su...

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How do I write an Oxbridge personal statement?

When it comes to making an application to Oxford or Cambridge, the key is to be specific. You have to remember that you will be competing against the best students from all across the world, so your perso...

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What do Oxbridge tutors look for in a personal statement?

There are two important things to bear in mind when starting the personal statement, as it can seem a daunting task: firstly, to remember that this will be read by all universities applied to, not just Ox...

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