Selection Process

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Selection Process

• Adrian Jr.

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Some statistical facts on application...

• Application and acceptances of Overseas students
  in 2002

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Some statistical facts on application...

• Applications and acceptances by subject in 2002
• (only popular subjects shown)

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Personal StatementWhat they look for

• Admission officer wants to know more about you in
  person, so a personal statement gives an insight
  to what you have in store for them
• GET PERSONAL! This is the time to let them
  discover the part of you which cannot be found
  anywhere in your transcript.

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What can you write in your PS?

• Question-Specific Strategies
• Topics-
• a) Personal Growth
• b) Future Goals
• c) Childhood
• d) Hobbies and Interests

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Things that should NOT be present in the
statement

• Anything that is related to the university for
  which the officers are well aware of
• (e.g.. I applied to University of Cambridge
  because its one of the most prestigious )
• Potentially repeated details
• (e.g.. Achievements, past examination results
  which will appear in your transcripts / reference
  letter)

Duh!
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Necessary Requirements before writing down your
PS on UCAS

• Check your Essay! Submit it to a qualified
  English teacher.
• Take note of the Style and Tone of your essay
• i) Sentence Variety
• ii) Word Choice
• iii) Verb Tense
• iv) Transition

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Preparing for the Interview

• Be sincere and polite
• College interviews are not the time for modesty
  and monosyllabic answers.
• There might be something on your transcript that
  might need explanation, so be prepared.
• NOTEMABECs provide mock interviews for Oxbridge
  applicants

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What should I wear?

• Not something that dress to kill!
• Two groups as usual-
• a) Women Nice slacks and a blouse/ simple
  dress, Shoes should be low to medium heels.
• b) Men Nice pants with a shirt, tie and a
  jacket. Turtleneck and sweater is another
  possible combination!
• Strictly no JEANS and CAPS.

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Your Body Language

• Sit still and look directly at the interviewer.
• Do not tap your fingers on the table or the chair
  arm.
• Do not tap your feet or swing your legs. Sit up
  straight in your chair with both feet on the
  floor.
• Breathing slowly and taking time to pause between
  your thoughts will help you stay calm.

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Personal Pointers

• Use common sense.
• Be wary of sensitive issues.
• Colloquial language is inappropriate.
• Speak positively without bragging.
• Listen carefully answer fully
• Cheerful friendly

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Admission Test

• Aptitude Test
• DEFINITION Ability/skill/talent?
• (Dont worry if you cant finish all the
  questions. It is more like a general testBear in
  mind that this is not an arithmetical test so it
  has nothing to do with your speed!
• Type Multiple Choice Questions-

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• Subject Test i) Sciences
• ii) Arts
• -Depends on your reading subject-
• English General Essay
• - only applicable to those who intends to read
  Medicine/ Veterinary Science/ Law
• Note
• You cannot really prepare much unless you have
  fully covered your A-level syllabus. Else, just
  try your best to answer a few questions.

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Special thanks to

• CuMas Committee Members
• www.essayedge.com
• All of you - patient listeners!

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