How to get into Oxford and Cambridge: Beating the Boffins

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Background to the Interviews

Written work and tests

Getting there and deciding on what to wear

Interview situations

Exercise 4 - Interview technique

The Personal Interview

Why this college?

Why study this subject?

Personal interests and current affairs

Other issues

Closing the interview

Exercise 5 - Topics for discussion

The Technical Interview

Criteria assessed

Perceptions

Preparation

General advice

Case Studies

Case Study 1 - English Literature

Case Study 2 - Natural Sciences

Case Study 3 - Law

Case Study 4 - Chemical Engineering

Sample questions

Conclusion

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