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Interviews involve questions with no right answer, such as: Is the death penalty a just and effective sanction for parking on double yellow lines?

This should be a discussion with the student rather than having a particular correct answer. However, a student will be following the right path by first discussing what is meant by 'just' and 'effective'...

Answered by Carys G. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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A populist argument for Brexit was that the Westminster Parliament cannot remain sovereign (in control) whilst the UK is a part of the European Union. Do you think this is true? Why/why not?

There is no correct answer to this question, it is designed more to see how the pupil reasons. However, the student should show a common sense and logical analysis of the things that they are already awar...

Answered by Makeda B. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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How can I prepare for interviews?

Oxbridge interviews are very specific. Whilst at other universities, the interviewer would probably like to hear why you want to study the particular subject and why you chose the particular university, a...

Answered by Lucia S. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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What is the most important thing to bear in mind when approaching the entry exams or the interviews?

Having done it myself and experienced a year of teaching this year, it is very clear that the most important thing to do is answer the question that is being asked of you. It will do you no good to provid...

Answered by Lowri C. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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In order to be a successful leader, is it better to be loved or feared? (example of a question designed to evaluate reasoning skills- TSA/ Ox Philosophy Test style)

To answer this question it must first be established what it means to be a good leader. The concept of leadership entails the execution of the goals of those led on their behalf. The function of a politic...

Answered by Lowri C. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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