Posts tagged personal statement
Your Guide to the John Locke Essay Competition

An article explaining what the competition is and how to maximise your chances of success, written by one of last year’s markers. 

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Successful English & Italian (Languages) Oxbridge Model Personal Statement

Angela Carter and Italo Calvino are skilled in embedding a plurality of symbolism within the surface attractions of a traditional storyline which is evident in their fairy tale works such as ‘The Bloody Chamber’ or ‘Our Ancestors’.

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Oxford PPE (Philosophy, Politics & Economics) Personal Statement - a successful Oxford applicant example!

It is profoundly disturbing that the reality of inequality and suffering so radically contradicts our conception of how the world ought to be. Through my studies, I wish to understand how the world should be changed, and how I can change it…

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Subject Exploration: a Pathway to Passion

Course choice matters; you’re going to be spending three or more years studying this topic, so it’s important to pick one you enjoy. Subject Exploration can help here. Our tutors can guide you through different aspects of your chosen field until you find the particular area that really sparks your interest.

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Making the Best Use of Easter Holidays to Ace Your Exams

While holidays are normally a cause for rest and relaxation, Easter tends to be when it all kicks into high gear for those of us with exams. After all, exam results matter. GCSEs can affect your sixth form choices, AS levels can limit your university options and A levels decide whether you’ve met your offer.

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Why Doxa Should be Your Choice for Mentoring

If you’ve arrived at the Doxa website, it’s likely that you’re looking for tutoring, help with your university application, or both. However, there are hundreds of sites offering thousands of options. Why should you pick Doxa – what sets us apart? Quite simply, it comes down to our Mentors, our methods and our proven track record.

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