How do I write a personal statement for Oxbridge?

Oxbridge personal statements differ from many other universities, in that they are looking for a more academic personal statement. Whilst other universities might be interested in your extra-curricular activities (eg. sports, music, etc.), Oxbridge are far more interested in your super-curricular activities - what you have done in your own time to extend your knowledge and passion for your chosen subject. This could be work experience, reading outside of your A-Level curriculum, attending talks, or anything else such as this that you may have done. Oxbridge wants to see that you have gone beyond your A-Level courses, and that you're beginning to independently explore your subject. This will evidence to them, without you having to list off adjectives, that you are self-motivated, enthusiastic and independent, which is key since these are traits which are necessary to thrive in their learning environment.In particular, Oxbridge admissions tutors will want to see that you have done some reading, as this is what they will base your interview on. This doesn't have to be extensive or difficult, it's far better (and I would recommend doing this as it takes up a lot less time) to have read one book and understand it really well, have read some criticisms of it and have your own opinion on it than to have read seven books and not understand any of them.