Karen, our star UK Admissions Consultant, has provided countless students and parents with the tools and guidance along the UCAS application journey, from mastering the UCAS personal statement to acing the interview. In this blog, Karen shares with us how the preparation for Oxbridge interviews has gone this year.
The interview is, for many applicants, one of the most stressful steps in the application process. In virtually every other part of the application, you have time to think, consider, re-write, etc., whereas the interview is unpredictable and requires answers to be given immediately. However, being a good interviewee is a skill just like any other – one that you can improve with practice and preparation. Let’s get into some of the key things you can do to ensure that you ace your interview.
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