Christopher See

How to Get Into Oxbridge (eBook, ePUB)

A Comprehensive Guide to Succeeding in Your Application Process

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

With competition to get into Oxbridge now so fierce, this book goes beyond standard application technique to focus on long-term development of intellectual potential including insight into the power of positive decision-making; how to practise independent and critical thinking skills; and how you can develop extra-curricular knowledge in genuine and impressive ways to stand out from the crowd. The book includes practical and insider knowledge that can't be found elsewhere - like how to strategically choose your college to boost your chances of admission, and how to interpret and respond to interview questions in a way that demonstrates your intellectual curiosity and academic potential. You'll find sample personal statements; examples of interview questions for all subjects; practical advice on fees and funding; and how to manage parents and peers. There is also a chapter dedicated to International Students.

Online supporting resources for this book include a table including collect selectors for Oxford and Cambridge.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kogan Page
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Mai 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780749463281
• Artikelnr.: 38221495

Autorenporträt

Dr. Christopher See is a graduate of Trinity College, Cambridge University. He currently works as an academic senior house officer in University Hospital Aintree and is a lecturer at Liverpool University. He is an experienced university applications tutor, helping students in all areas of their Oxbridge application in a range of diverse subjects. He is also the author of How to Get into Medical School, Succeed in your Medical School Interview and How to Master Your Medical School Finals, all published by Kogan Page.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter
00: Introduction; Chapter
01: Why Oxbridge?; Chapter
02: Principles of preparation; Chapter
03: College selection; Chapter
04: Organic development and independent thinking; Chapter
05: Extracurricular activities map; Chapter
06: Oxbridge strategy; Chapter
07: Optimizing your UCAS form for Oxbridge; Chapter
08: How to get a teacher reference; Chapter
09: Sample written work submission and aptitude test essays; Chapter
10: Special examinations; Chapter
11: What to expect from your Oxbridge interview; Chapter
12: Sample questions and answers; Chapter
13: Speech, language and vocabulary; Chapter
14: Fees, funding and bursaries; Chapter
15: International students