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How do I make my personal statement stand out?

Avoid the temptation to be too 'quirky'. Oxbridge admissions tutors can spot style over substance a mile off. What they're more interested in is a sense of genuine passion for your subject and for university...
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How do I pick a good EPQ topic?

The short answer is: research. This means thinking and looking around all areas of any subject or interest you have, and seeing what grabs your attention. It's always daunting to try to come up with a projec...

How should I deal with counterarguments in an essay?

You should clearly set out your position in an introduction. Before you even start writing, however, you should go through a planning stage, in which you produce different explanations based on the evidence ...
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Answered by Alexander R. • History tutor
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Do monopolies always seek to profit maximise?

There are two types of monopoly, a legal monopoly which has over 25% of the market share and a dominant monopoly which has over 40%. Both of these types have power over the market as they will be the largest...
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Answered by Aimee F. • Economics tutor
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How to use critics in an essay more effectively?

The best way to incorporate critics into your response to a question is to make sure you only use critics you can engage with. If you read a critical article and either strongly agree or disagree with the au...
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