This personal statement helped her gain admissions to pursue Natural Sciences in University of Cambridge and Biology in Imperial College London. Infectious particles in blatant violation of the central dogma, propagating via a putative seeding-nucleation mechanism, in infectivity virus-like, yet in resistivity markedly dissimilar, prion proteins are fibrillary tangles of a confounding nature, arcane andContinue reading “Biology Personal Statement”
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Why PPE at Oxford? How do I prepare for it?
Q: Why did you apply to read PPE? In your opinion, what are the main differences between PPE offered in Oxford and other universities? Will it be a disadvantage for me if i do not have any portfolio, volunteering experiences, as well as knowledge on philosophy and economics? A: In my opinion, Philosophy is a big partContinue reading “Why PPE at Oxford? How do I prepare for it?”
Bursary Pelajar Cemerlang SPM
While everyone is dreaming to study abroad, financial issues are one of the biggest problems faced by the majority of us. Look at the enormous amount of tuition fees, price of course books, high living costs and conversion rate; studying abroad does not only cost a bomb, but it is going to cost a nuclearContinue reading “Bursary Pelajar Cemerlang SPM”
Oxford PPE Application Part 2: Interview & Tests
Read Part 1 of the story HERE In the interest of full disclosure, I will say that I am privileged: with a nurturing environment, a family that encourages independence & unpopular opinions, a mother who is an educator, and a father who talks like a politician, mixing sense and nonsense with a poker face. (I kid,Continue reading “Oxford PPE Application Part 2: Interview & Tests”
Oxford PPE Application Part 1: UCAS
I’m Weiling from Port Dickson. I did A-levels at Inti International University, Nilai, and hold a conditional offer from Corpus Christi College, Oxford, to read PPE. PPE stands for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. I think my teachers, especially, are quite dismissive when I tell them I’m going to study a subject that isn’t hard scienceContinue reading “Oxford PPE Application Part 1: UCAS”
Is AAAB sufficient for Pharmacy in the UK?
Q: I achieved AAAB in my AS Level. The three As’ are strong but I got a B in Physics since I am very weak in Physics. I am planning to pursue Pharmacy in the UK but I am worried that I will not receive offers. Should I defer to have more time to study andContinue reading “Is AAAB sufficient for Pharmacy in the UK?”
Q&A with the Cambridge Medic
What was included in the application process to your university? From what I understand, UK unis do not accept any extra materials regarding your application. Stick to what is required, but make sure you do it well! How did you write your personal statement? The most important thing to show in your PS is yourContinue reading “Q&A with the Cambridge Medic”
How to get your UK Application started?
How to get started? Step 1: Discover what’s your future dream job and what’s the degree that will get you there Step 2: Research on which university meets your needs best (cost, duration, location, reputation, etc). Check the prerequisite qualification for your course. Minimum number of A’s, and number of subjects. The Law National AptitudeContinue reading “How to get your UK Application started?”
My Journey to Oxford (Part 2)
Brian Khor will read Physics in the University of Oxford – the city of dreaming spires. Read Part 1 of this story here. Interviews The Specific Details of my Interviews 1st Oxford Physics Skype Interview (Conducted by Physics tutors from University College, Oxford) I applied to University College (informally known as ‘Univ’) at the UniversityContinue reading “My Journey to Oxford (Part 2)”
Cambridge Mathematics Application
Do you remember the last time you felt relaxed and went jolly after an examination? Happy, excited, overjoyed, free? I felt that way after my AS examinations – except that those feelings didn’t last very long. University applications came hurling at me and before I know it, I was checking entry requirements, keeping track ofContinue reading “Cambridge Mathematics Application”
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