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“What do I do if I get given an unseen passage during my interview?


When you’re full of interview nerves this task can seem particularly daunting, but as long as you keep fully focused on the text in front of you, it’ll be fine. Firstly, breathe! The key to respondi...

Answered by Hannah S. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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How would you prepare for an Oxford interview?

Difficult to ask a specific question in this sphere, but having gone through the tutorial system, I am aware of the format they take and having prepared successfully for Oxford interviews, I know the sort...

Answered by Laura H. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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In my interview, what if they ask me a question on a topic I know nothing about?

The interviewer is rarely interested in your current knowledge. This is why you are applying to University, to expand your knowledge base. It would be useless for you to go to University if you already kn...

Answered by Dina G. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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What is nationalism?

I was asked this question at my interview. Applicants for history at Cambridge will usually be asked to submit a couple of written essays which, in conjunction with the personal statement, will be used as...

Answered by Oliver R. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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How would I approach a question on an unseen text?

Spend time annotating the text before you start writing, it will be easier to make a plan if you have your ideas written down. The examiners will be looking for original ideas, so have confidence in your ...

Answered by Ellie J. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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