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How to make my personal statement stand out.

First of all, read as much information as you can from the University website about the programme you are applying for. Then, think very carefully what you have achieved in the past. Remember to be reflexive...
FL
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How much reading should I aim to do before attending a medical school interview?

A very small percentage of the typical medical school interview will assess your wider reading. Often your interviewer will be more interested to see whether you have the traits and qualities of a future doc...
SK
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How would you start a personal statement?

The start of a personal statement is often the hardest bit. I think it's best to try and convey why you want to study your course without using clichés that entrance examiners will have heard thousands of ti...
EH
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How much work experience do I need?

It's not the amount of work experience that matters, it is what you get out of it . Getting medical work experience is difficult so every little helps, but if you only manage a few days in a GP surgery, or e...

Theology personal statement

Religion has always been something I have been aware of, and subsequently interested in. One could put this down to the religious diversity in my family. Being the product of a Jewish father and Catholic mot...
JS
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