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We have collated some great educational materials for all age levels and abilities. These range from 11 plus interview questions, to tried-and-tested revision tips for GCSE and A Level students, to blogs on extracurricular learning & Oxbridge entry. Explore the titles most relevant to you by searching by subject (e.g. Geography, Engineering, History of Art) or level (e.g. 11 Plus, GCSE, IB, Oxbridge, Degree) below.

Preparing for Architecture at University in 2024: 10 Tasks to Kickstart Your Reading, Personal Statement Writing and Interview Preparation

Architecture is a fascinating degree subject that opens doors to a myriad of exciting career paths: research, other creative fields, sustainability, and of course the wide range of avenues within architecture itself. This article aims to stimulate more students to consider the possibility of architecture as a degree subject and acts as a guide for those thinking of applying to the top UK University Architecture courses.

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Why Apply to Study Earth Sciences in 2024? How To Prepare For Personal Statement and Interviews

Earth. Everything we eat, drink, breathe and use in any way is ultimately derived from and cycled through this floating watery rock, third from the sun. In fact, its precise chemical composition, derived from ancient stardust, is reflected in everything we do right down to the operation and makeup of our cells. The multitude of scientific fields that overlap in studying this miraculous planet (and others), equip students with a breadth of knowledge and skills relevant to a wide array of future careers. Find out why to apply and how to start preparing with U2’s Oxford Earth Science graduate tutor, Charlie.

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Oxbridge Geography Applications in 2024: Our Guide to Reading, Personal Statement Writing, Oxbridge Interview Questions and More

In this blog, U2’s Co-Founder, Ilana, a Geography Graduate from the University of Cambridge, leads you through what Geography at University involves, as well as her key recommendations for prospective Geography applicants who are starting to approach personal statement writing, and interview preparation.

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Applying for Linguistics at University in 2024: Reading, Personal Statement and Interview Tips From an Oxford Linguistics Graduate

Are you thinking of applying for Linguistics at university? Where do you start? How best to prepare? What are interviewers at Oxbridge looking for?

There is no right or wrong way to prepare for Linguistics.

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Applying to Veterinary School in 2024: Veterinary Personal Statement Top Tips From Cambridge & RVC Graduates

Applying to vet school can seem intimidating. In this article, we hope to demystify the process for you, discussing top tips for writing your veterinary personal statement, exploring the subject prior to interviews and preparing you to follow your veterinary dreams!

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How to Write a Psychology Personal Statement Worthy of Oxbridge!

This blog includes U2’s Oxford and Cambridge-educated Psychology graduates’ tips for building content for, writing and structuring your Psychology Personal Statement. Perfect for students applying for Psychology at Top UK Universities including Oxford Psychology and Cambridge Psychological and Behavioural Studies.

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Applying for French at University in 2024? What to Read and Watch For Your Personal Statement and Oxbridge Interviews

When attempting to write your personal statement or prepping for your Oxbridge interview it can feel very daunting being faced with the entirety of the French canon and not knowing where to begin. A good piece of advice is to have a general understanding of the timeline of famous French literary works and then focus more specifically on one time period and read more broadly around that. Check out our recommendations for literature, film and wider subject exploration for French!

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Preparing for History of Art at University in 2024: Reading, Topical Issues, Oxbridge Interview Questions and More

Art history is a truly fascinating subject that investigates artworks and their makers throughout history. In this blog, 1st Class History of Art Oxford graduate, Issy, leads you through her key recommendations for those thinking of applying for a History of Art degree, approaching personal statement writing, Oxbridge interviews.

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The Ultimate 2024 Guide to Reading Unseen Texts for English Examinations and Interviews: An Oxbridge Student’s Perspective

At some point, all English students will be given a passage of literature and asked to ‘analyse’ or ‘respond’ to it. You answer will illustrate to an examiner or interviewer, what techniques you have learnt throughout your studies, and how you can apply your knowledge to new materials. Useful for: GCSE & A-Level English candidates and Oxbridge Humanities applicants.

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Preparing for German at University? Reading Suggestions For Your Personal Statement and Oxbridge Interviews in 2024

Learning German is hard. Reading books in German is even harder. But reading literature in the original language is not only wonderful for learning grammar, vocabulary and increasing your fluency, but it will also expand your literary horizons, especially in preparation for university applications. German literature, just like English literature, is a vast and multi-faceted corpus and it can be hard to know where to start. So if you want to branch out from re-watching ‘Goodbye, Lenin!’ for the fiftieth time and make sure you stand out as a German linguist and literature student, here are some books to start with and ideas for your personal statement and interview preparation if applying for German at university/ Oxbridge.

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How to Write an English Personal Statement Worthy of Oxbridge!

Are you dreaming of pursuing English at Oxford, Cambridge or a top Russell Group University? This comprehensive guide equips you with top tips for crafting an English personal statement that truly stands out. Learn how to showcase your diverse literary interests, structure your personal statement or tailor your statement for Oxbridge. To bring these concepts to life, we provide an exemplary Oxbridge English personal statement for you to reference.

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Our 10 Top Tips for Writing a Standout Oxbridge Personal Statement to Get You an Oxbridge Interview

You've sat your exams, chosen your top 5 Universities to apply to, you've registered with UCAS. Now what? Oh yes, you've got to write a personal statement - 4000 characters to encapsulate why YOU are suitable for your course. Done well, your personal statement can demonstrate what motivates your study of your given subject now and give an insight into your academic ability, which can only boost your application. Our Oxbridge experts give 10 top tips to ensure you avoid standard pitfalls and overcome what can be a daunting task.

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