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Oxford Engineering Model Personal Statement Exemplar from Successful Applicant

I have always enjoyed solving problems, understanding the questions raised by them and the physical and mental processes required to find a solution.

Personal Statement Advice, ArticlesDoxa GroupJuly 17, 2023Application, cambridge, oxford, oxbridge, oxford & cambridge, personal statement, Natural Sciences, Biological Sciences, lan-englishComment

Cambridge Natural Sciences Model Personal Statement Exemplar from Successful Applicant

Why do I want to study science? The same reason I constantly ponder over accepted theories and find arguments against it: it's everywhere around us.

Personal Statement Advice, ArticlesDoxa GroupJuly 7, 2023Application, cambridge, oxford, oxbridge, oxford & cambridge, personal statement, Natural Sciences, Biological Sciences, lan-englishComment

Biology Model Personal Statement

I both fear and admire the power of genetics. While genome editing has the potential to treat currently incurable congenital diseases, the prospect of using this technology for biological enhancement could lead to unforeseen impacts on society.

Biological Sciences, Interview PreparationDoxa GroupNovember 25, 2018Oxford, Cambridge, Oxbridge, Oxbridge Application, Interview, Natural Sciences, Rebekah, Oxford & Cambridge, Biological SciencesComment

Biology Interview - Wish I'd Known (Expert Oxford & Cambridge Application Advice)

It can be tempting to think that biology interviews require you to know all the facts. You might feel like you’ll be expected to spurt the DNA sequences of every model organism. It can also be tempting by trying to just revise the facts in the textbook. But this isn’t what admission tutors are looking for in an Oxbridge interview.

Biological Sciences, Interview PreparationDoxa GroupNovember 17, 2018Oxford, Cambridge, Oxbridge, Oxbridge Application, Interview, Natural Sciences, Rebekah, Oxford & Cambridge, Biological SciencesComment