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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 ...
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What are some good literary techniques to pick out in analysis of a text?

Simile: when something is said to be LIKE something else Metaphor: when something is said to BE something it is not Onomatopoeia: when a word sounds like the action it is describing Alliteration: repeated le...
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What would be a good case study for illustrating the dangers of volcanic activity?

Mount St Helens erupted in 1980 (an easy date to remember) and this is a really useful case study as not only can you talk about the primary impact on humans (death, injury, loss of homes) and the environmen...
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How should I structure an A level essay?

Begin by setting out the argument in response to the question. Giving some background detail here is really important, such as a theory (CBD/ river flow/ Malthusian principles on overpopulation) that you can...
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How would you say "I enjoy being with my friends. When I can't see them, we keep contact by text message" in French ?

"J'aime passer du temps avec mes amis. Quand on ne peut pas se voir, on garde le contact par SMS."
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