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How do I make my personal statement stand out in an Oxbridge application?

Oxbridge tutors are looking for someone who shares the same passion that they harbour for their subject. The most important thing therefore, to convey in your personal statement is your own zeal to study ...

Answered by Nana Afua S. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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Discuss the political effects of automation

First give time to question the question. Look for key words that you can break down; in this example automation is a very broad concept and could use defining, and 'political' effects begs the question o...

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How many hydrogen atoms are there in a glass of water?

This question may seem extremely broad but in fact there is only one assumption one should make - the volume of the water. Let's say that there are 200mL of water in the glass. We know that the concentrat...

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How should I incorporate my knowledge of relevant books/movies into my personal statement?

Due to the character restrictions of your personal statement, it's really important not to waste space. Avoid quotations or summarising somebody else's work in your personal statement. Instead, for each s...

Answered by Isabella C. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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What is the test for an alkene?

This is a fairly straightforward question which most students applying for Chemistry at university will answer fairly easily. The answer is covered in the A-Level syllabus: alkenes turn Bromine water from...

Answered by Thomas G. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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