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What do Oxbridge tutors look for in a personal statement?

Advice on Oxbridge personal statements vary but often remain in line with “showing passion for your chosen subject”. Though this is key, a better way to approach the Oxbridge personal statement is to pitc...

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Describe the flow of an RBC from the right atrium through to the aorta. How might this change if there was a hole between the two atria? When/why might you want a hole between the two atria?

SVC, RA, RAVV/Tricuspid, PA, PV, LA, LAVV/Bicuspid, LV, Aorta, Body.Because the RV has a higher pressure than the LA, a hole between the atria would largely result in blood flow bypassing the ventricle in...

SD
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What is the best way to prepare for a Cambridge interview?

Cambridge interviews are nowhere near as scary (or weird!) as they are often reputed to be. Mostly, tutors are looking to see that you actually care about the subject in addition to being good at it. I fo...

AP
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Where do I even begin with a Personal Statement?

The best advice I have received about writing a personal statement is to see it as your story, a description of your personal evolution which has led you to this decision/choice of university/ degree/job ...

EK
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What are your top tips for writing a personal statement?

  1. Remember: it's about you and to help your applicationSome universities will use only your personal statement and academic records to judge whether you deserve a place and/or how yo...
RA
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