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”
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Neuroscience Personal Statement
This personal statement got her into Neuroscience courses at University College London, King’s College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester and University of Bristol. When I first attempted meditation, I was engrossed by the state of emptiness in my mind I was able to achieve, which led me to contemplate how the brain actually functions. Subsequently,Continue reading “Neuroscience Personal Statement”
Economics Personal Statement
This Economics personal statement got her the opportunity to pursue Economics at London School of Economics, University College London, University of Edinburgh and University of Manchester. Fairness in the economic world? Non-existent, full-stop. The richest 1 percent control 39% of the world’s wealth, according to CNBC’s website. Splurging and squandering of wealth is an everyday affair without raisingContinue reading “Economics Personal Statement”
Steps to Reading Law at Cambridge
1. What do I need to do to apply for Law at Cambridge? All UK universities go through UCAS, which is the standardized university application service provider. The process includes the submission of the standard personal information (name, address, etc), along with the all-important academic grades as well as a personal statement. These are essential,Continue reading “Steps to Reading Law at Cambridge”
Tips for UCAS Personal Statement
Imagine yourself going through an interview. The first question the interviewer may ask is, “why did you apply for that specific job, course, etc?” The same goes for a personal statement; hence it is crucial to answer this question first with specific supporting details (i.e. how you developed that passion or why you took theContinue reading “Tips for UCAS Personal Statement”
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”
A Rough Guide to the Cambridge Application Process
Every year, more than 250 Malaysians apply to the University of Cambridge, each and every of them willing to sacrifice that one spot in their limited UCAS applications to study in one of the most prestigious universities in the world. If you are reading this, you are probably one of them and applications may seemContinue reading “A Rough Guide to the Cambridge Application Process”
Advice from the Cambridge Lawyer
Sharyn Wong holds an unconditional offer from University of Cambridge to read law. According to the official University of Cambridge brochure for applicants, ‘successful applicants achieve academic results in the top 1-2% of their year’. If I were you, a fresh-faced student secretly harbouring hopes of frolicking on the lush, green grass in Cambridge, IContinue reading “Advice from the Cambridge Lawyer”
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