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I've never analysed a piece of music before. How should I approach an analysis in the interview?

Firstly, don't be intimidated by this! It's very important in Oxbridge interviews to show that you can take things in your stride even if they're unfamiliar territory. Also, remember that most music appli...

Answered by David N. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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Explain the course of an action potential across a neuron's membrane

The action potential is the change in electrical voltage across a neuron's cell surface membrane, as an impulse is passed along the neuron. This is the way signals are transmitted in the nervous system. I...

Answered by Callum F. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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How can I impress Oxbridge tutors?

My top tip for impressing Oxbridge tutors is to consider yourself an academic and treat the interview and your preparation for it like writing an academic paper- after all, by becoming a student, you are ...

Answered by Kamila G. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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How do the colleges work at Cambridge / Oxford, and how should I decide which college to apply to?

Both Cambridge and Oxford are made up of a number of distinct colleges. A simple comparison would be to think of the fictional houses of Hogwarts.Functionally, most students live within college accommodat...

Answered by David M. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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What is the best way to approach an unseen piece?

Read through the whole piece, underlining anything that is immediately striking / a bit interesting, even if you don't quite know why at first. Depending on whether you've been given a prompt (i.e. discus...

Answered by Jeannie S. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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