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How can I write a good university personal statement?

This is admissions tutor's opportunity to get to know you. It's difficult when they don't have verbal and visual cues like they do in 'real life', so use the page to really get your personality across. Make ...
KF
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What should I do to maximise my chances of geting into medicine?

Medicine is a very dififcult degree course to get into, and thus prior preparation and planning are vital to help ensure success. I've always encouraged people to do three skills for long term preparation; a...
FL
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Which main points should you aim to get across in your Personal Statement?

Why you wish to study the subject you are applying for and why you think you are right for that course Any activities you have pursued outside of the syllabus and why these could be relevant to your course a...
MH
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What work experience do I need to apply to medical school?

A lot of people would assume you need hours of shadowing a doctor in order to build a successful application to medical school. However, this is simply not the case. While it may give you a useful insight in...
GG
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What can I do to help me to prepare for my interview?

The best thing to do in the time before your interview is to try and relax. Once the interview date has been confirmed (usually around the second week of December), work backwards from that date to make sure...
LC
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