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How much of my personal statement should consist of academics and extracurricular activities?

With regards to GCSE and A Level results I would say try to mention them as little as possible as admissions officers already have access to this information so wasting precious words on an already tight ...

SM
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How do you respond to the classic interview question of why do you want to do medicine?

I think it's important to be ready for this question but to ensure it's not a generic scripted answer. Even if this question is not directly asked other questions will definitely allude to it and the key ...

SM
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How can I prepare for interviews?

Oxbridge interviews are very specific. Whilst at other universities, the interviewer would probably like to hear why you want to study the particular subject and why you chose the particular university, a...

LS
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What should I include in my personal statement. Should I mention societies, clubs and sports or simply academics.

This common question is entirely dependent on what the student is applying for and where. In my case for modern languages, sporting activities where not relevant and I wrote my personal statement on a pur...

LK
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What is the most important thing to bear in mind when approaching the entry exams or the interviews?

Having done it myself and experienced a year of teaching this year, it is very clear that the most important thing to do is answer the question that is being asked of you. It will do you no good to provid...

LC
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