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The process of applying to medical school

You will formally apply to medical school in October the year before you plan to attend. Before that there are a few steps to achieve. To begin with grades are important, both at GCSE and A-level. Hard work ...
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What kinds of questions do tutors ask you in the interview?

Well, that is a good question! I am sure you have heard horror stories about the kinds of questions which they ask you! They might seem random, but they are actually designed that way for two main reasons. F...
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How can I cut down on character counts on my personal statement?

Simple little tricks used often will help cut down your word count. For example starting a paragraph with "I arranged 2 weeks work experience with my local GP ..." Its long and wastes characters th...
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A windowless room contains 3 light bulbs, each connected to a switch outside the room. You can flip any of the switches in any order. You can then enter and look at the lights, but not touch the switches again. Which switch controls which light?

Flip on switches 1 & 2, wait a moment and switch off number 2. Enter the room. Whichever bulb is on is wired to switch 1, whichever is off and hot is wired to switch number 2, and the third is wired to s...
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How much of my personal statement should I dedicate to extra-curricular activities such as sport and volunteering?

A sensible approach would be to offer around 30% of your personal statement to extra-curricular activities. However, this answer varies depending on which universities you are applying to. For example, Oxfor...
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