Research Universities Chance

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Sun, 02 Jan 2011 01:35:58 +0000

My advice for applying to Cambridge

If you haven’t realised yet, Cambridge (actually most UK schools) places a lot of emphasis on academics. When you write your personal statement, do not write it in the style of your CommonApp essay or any other US college essay. Be academic and show your achievements like

I’ve also done research at a local university for the past 3 years and got a 1st place award at ISEF 2010.

That ISEF award is highly useful. Also, when you are interviewed, it will seem like an oral examination for science subjects. They will also test you on graph drawing so be prepared for that.

If you have any other questions, you may PM me.