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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 ...

Answered by Ellie C. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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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...

Answered by Joshua S. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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I know a bit about Shakespeare, but how can I talk about his work without sounding boring?

Think about which of his plays you've read. If you're going to talk about him confidently and substantially, you should have at least three up your sleeve. The tutors will be looking for a unique and nuan...

Answered by Noah V. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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What do the tutors want from an interview candidate?

The interviews are really a kind of mock-tutorial, an opportunity for the tutors to see how you interact with them in discussion in an academic setting, so essentially what it would be like to have you as...

Answered by Harriet C. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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Would it matter if tigers became extinct? Why do lions have manes? Why do we have red blood cells?

Some of the best interview questions do not have a 'right' or a 'wrong' answer, and can potentially lead off in all sorts of different directions. It's much more about how people approach the problem/ques...

Answered by Tutor51285 D. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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