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Hi Daniel, I'm struggling to make my personal statment stand out from the rest. Can you give me some advice?

Hi, From my experience the key to writing an effective personal statement lies in 3 main factors: 1) Demonstrate your passion and commitment for the subject. After all you're going to be studying it for the ...
DM
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What is the difference between an MMI and panel interview?

A panel interview probably is how you imagine a stereotypical interview to be. You stay in one room and stay talking to the same person/people for approximately 20 minutes (this could be a different time, de...
YA
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I can't fit everything I've done into my personal statement. What should I do?

The university staff reading your personal statement will be looking for a really strong interest in your subject and some evidence that you have pursued interests beyond just your classes in school. Think a...
JM
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How much work experience is needed for a potential Medicine application?

In my opinion, there are two aspects which are key for work experience: what is gained from the work experience and the duration. Personal reflection is something that is highly regarded in medicine and shou...
VD
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Do I have to go to the Medical School's open day?

The short answer is no. Firstly, medical schools understand that very few students attend four open days, medical schools are placed throughout the country and unless you are applying to four which are in cl...
PC
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