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I know a bit about Shakespeare, but how can I talk about his work without sounding boring?

Think about which of his plays you've read. If you're going to talk about him confidently and substantially, you should have at least three up your sleeve. The tutors will be looking for a unique and nuanced...
NV
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What do the tutors want from an interview candidate?

The interviews are really a kind of mock-tutorial, an opportunity for the tutors to see how you interact with them in discussion in an academic setting, so essentially what it would be like to have you as a ...
HC
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Would it matter if tigers became extinct? Why do lions have manes? Why do we have red blood cells?

Some of the best interview questions do not have a 'right' or a 'wrong' answer, and can potentially lead off in all sorts of different directions. It's much more about how people approach the problem/questio...
TD
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I know I am good at maths, but is there anything more I need to do in my interview to secure a place to study it?

Oxbridge admissions tutors are not looking for someone who is good at maths at school, they are looking for someone who will thrive studying mathematics at university. These are often two very different thin...
AG
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What should I include on my personal statement?

Oxbridge applications focus on academic merit, so extracurricular activities are not as important as your school may have led you to believe (although if there is something really impressive, don't leave it ...
NB
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