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Write a function that checks whether a number is prime or not.

Depending on the student level I would accept a simple answer such as: (cannot format code) or expect a more complex answer with optimization such as sieve of Eratosthenes

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What sort of preparation should I be doing before Oxbridge law interviews?

Two key things I would encourage anyone preparing for Oxbridge interviews to do would be: to know your personal statement inside out and to demonstrate your interest in the subject during the interview. Y...

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Ethical scenario (medical school interview question): You're a junior doctor working in A&E and are triaging a patient with a head injury. He doesn't want to see you as you're "not white", so can't be a "proper doctor". Discuss the issues raised.

The main ethical issue raised here is the need to balance the patient's autonomy and our duty to treat. 

Firstly you would need to talk to the patient. Racism is not tolerated within the NHS but it...

SH
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What should I say if at interview they ask me which type of doctor I want to be (e.g. cardiologist, neurosurgeon)?

This is a really common question at a medical school interview and one that you should be ready for - fortunately it's not a difficult one to answer!

The key to answering this question is to recogn...

CM
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Should I indicate my career plans (if any) in my personal statement?

This will hugely depend on the subject and university you are applying to. If you are applying for Medicine, I guess you can omit that since it will be quite obvious(!). In my case, I did mention some of ...

AC
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