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How do I start my Personal Statement for English Literature?

Most people are tempted to start with a quote; I would strongly advise against it. You only have a certain amount of space to spend discussing literature, so start off immediately by talking about it, str...

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How do I structure my time for the essay?

Remember you have only 90 minutes to get through the ELAT, and structure accordingly. Be familiar with your strengths beforehand: are you more comfortable analysing prose or poetry? Spending too long maki...

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Answered by Pratyusha P. ELAT tutor
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How to deal with the question 'Why Medicine'

Everyone, rightly, finds this to be the hardest question to answer at an interview. Surely every answer they give would have been given by a student previously. So how to give an effective answer?

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RK
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How to do well in the UKCAT?

I am currently a medical student going into my 2nd year at Kings College London, having just passed 1st year with a merit.

 

I received a score of 800 in my UKCAT, to put th...

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Answered by Zuhayr A. UCAT tutor
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How do i get relevant experience?

Experience is vital for an application to medical school, they need to know you are certain you want to be a doctor because you have:

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JB
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