Relevant work experience is an essential part of a successful medical school application. Universities seek applicants with a strong interest in the subject, demonstrating a clear understanding of "why study medicine" and a commitment to pursuing a career in the...
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5 Ways to Gain Medical Work Experience
Relevant work experience is an essential part of a successful medical school application. Universities seek applicants with a strong interest in the subject, demonstrating a clear understanding of "why study medicine" and a commitment to...
A Day in the Life of an Oxford Law Student
There are countless myths about the ‘typical day’ of an Oxford Law student, and very few of them are true. That said, the general awareness that the degree is incredibly demanding is well-founded. While it’s important to be aware of the realities of the degree before...
5 Things to Remember When Applying to UK Universities
The UCAS application process for UK universities can seem daunting, especially when there are rumours flying around about scrapping the personal statement for 2024 entry. It can seem like an overwhelming task, but we’ve put together a brief overview of everything you...
A Day in the Life of an Experimental Psychology Student at Oxford University
Hi! I’m Kylie and I am a first year BA Experimental Psychology student at Queen's College, Oxford. As I write this, I’ve just finished my first two terms at Oxford, and just sat my first preliminary examinations on the 3 introductory modules. Prelims are the first...
5 Ways to Find the Best Reading for Your Personal Statement
Knowing you enjoy a subject and knowing how to express your enthusiasm for it are two very different things, which is one of the major reasons writing your UCAS personal statement can seem like an impossible task. One way to make this easier is by sourcing quality...
How Critical Thinking Will Help You Succeed in School and Beyond
Some skills for university are subject specific; you’ll need to perfect your lab skills for a degree in Chemistry, but they won’t be much help if you plan to study History. That said, there are other skills that everyone planning to study at degree level should...
Is UCAS Scrapping the Personal Statement? UCAS Changes 2023
UCAS, the UK university and college admissions service, has announced the biggest changes to their processes in more than a decade. In this article, we look past the headlines saying that the personal statement is dead in order to share what the changes will really...
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