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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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A patient diagnosed with HIV reveals to their GP they have not disclosed this information to their partner. Discuss the ethical issues involved.

This is a typical medical interview question because it tests the students' knowledge of the four pillars of medical ethics - autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice. The first apect we have to...

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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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What separates Oxbridge personal statements from other university applications?

Oxbridge seek to admit people that will do well in an environment that is extremely stressful, academically intense (a LOT of reading), and driven by competition (you need to be passionate about and good ...

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