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What are your hobbies and interests?

Make sure you include extracurricular activities that show you are passionate about more than just the topic you will be studying.Personal statements need to have many hobbies such as art, drawing, sports et...
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(Section B MML Admissions Written Test) How does the writer persuade us of his point of view? Please give examples from the text to support your answer.

Important points to note when answering: Think about the structure of the text and the main points. Is there a shift in viewpoint with a new paragraph, e.g. presenting a counter-argument? Are the paragraphs ...
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Can I have advice on how to write a personal statement for creative or arts subjects?

Writing a personal statement can be daunting, but it is actually a great way to introspect on how your interests have developed. With creative subjects, such as arts and humanities, relaying your relevant wo...
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I can't start off my personal statement - should I use a quote from someone famous that inspires me?

If you can't start your personal statement, then don't! By which I mean, focus on writing the main bulk of your personal statement, which should be relatively easier as you'll know what you want to mention, ...
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How do I go about analysing and discussing a piece of music?

At Oxbridge interviews, it's likely you'll be presented with a piece of music (written, in this case) to discuss with your interviewers. This can be a very challenging exercise, but they will probably have c...
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