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How should I structure my personal statement?

It doesn't matter. The important thing is that it 'flows' - that it reads naturally. The reader should hear your voice while they read through it. You achieve this through clarity, honesty and simplicity. Th...
TM
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Why do you want to be a doctor and not a nurse?

This is a very common and difficult question at interview. Answers such as "I want to help people" will not get you very far as Lollipop Ladies "help people". Saying anything along the li...
CR
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What should I be doing now to best enhance my medical school application?

Being a doctor is a difficult job and requires more skills than just being good at biology. Medical schools are looking to see if you have these skills and that you understand what you're getting yourself in...
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What are admissions officers looking for in a personal statement?

By and large they are looking for evidence to make them feel confident that you will be a successful and happy student on the course you are choosing to study. Think of your personal statement as being a lit...
MB
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I know I am good at maths, but is there anything more I need to do in my interview to secure a place to study it?

Oxbridge admissions tutors are not looking for someone who is good at maths at school, they are looking for someone who will thrive studying mathematics at university. These are often two very different thin...
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