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How do I lead the interview to where I can show off best what I can do?

Being quizzed in an interview isn't as daunting an idea as it seems, while the interviewers will be keen to evaluate how well you handle new information, they also know that you can talk at length about t...

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What are Oxford and Cambridge looking for in a personal statement?

The Oxbridge personal statement style is slightly different from that of other universities, and it is important that you don’t cater your statement towards one university in particular. While it is true ...

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What will Oxbridge interviewers want to talk to me about?

Oxbridge admissions tutors see the interview as an opportunity for you to demonstrate your passion for and knowledge about your subject. There are several different interview formats, depending on the sub...

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How to I prepare for interviews?

The first (and probably the most important) step in preparing for interview is becoming comfortable talking about your subject. Interviews last around 20 minutes each depending on the subject and most of ...

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College selection

When deciding on the choice of college it is imperative that a candidate chooses one which excites them. In order to impress at interview the candidate must really want to go there. Oxford colleges also d...

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