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How should you start your introduction for your PS?

This can be done in many ways. This was mine: During my visit to South Africa two years ago I was struck by the economic divide between neighbourhoods. Adjacent to luxurious gated communities lay areas of de...
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How can I best prepare for interview?

Read your personal statementLook online at student room past questionsUse YouTube to get a feel of the experienceShow what you're thinking Research who is going to be interviewing you, see what their interes...
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What is the most important thing in writing my personal statement?

It's all in the name - it needs to be personal. Your writing will not catch anyone's eye if it's not conveying the kind of person you are, the passion you have for your subject, and the special qualities you...
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How many interviews will I have at Oxford?

Anywhere between one and many! It depends on the type of your degree, the decisions of the admission officers, and the amount of colleges that consider offering you a place. If you're applying for a joint sc...
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What is the application process like?

So it is actually more simple than people like to say. It starts with an online application via UCAS. However, for Oxford and Cambridge the deadline is 15th of October, which is several months earlier than o...
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