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Why do you want to study this course or subject?

Science plays a vital role in improving living standards and is constantly transforming the way we perceive the world. It is a key player in the increased lifespan of humans due to rapid medical advancements. I have realised that with these advancements comes some drawbacks. As people are living longer, the effects of age-related ailments and non-communicable diseases become much more evident. This shows that biomedical sciences will always have areas to explore and contribute to. As such, my desire to contribute to this dynamic field has led me to want to study biomedical science and eventually add to its research field. The aspects of biology I find most interesting include the areas of biochemical interactions and anatomy because the phenomena of life and the evolutionary trajectory of humans is truly captivating.

How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

I am often driven to carry out independent research. The theories behind non-clinical medicine hold much to be explored for me. I’ve recently delved into the arguments in favour of stem cell research in preparation for an annual interscholastic science society debate. This enhanced my public speaking skills, debating skills, and academic writing skills. The reading I did for this debate furthered my understanding of the methodologies used for scientific research and the process of verification. I’ve also attended various university open days and taster lectures. One memorable lecture was about the complex biochemistry of a schizophrenic brain at the University of Oxford. The lecture explained the effect of dopamine on the brain and touched upon how excessive dopamine receptors may contribute toward schizophrenia. Hoping to further understand the underlying causes of reactions in the brain, I read the book “Why Chemical Reactions Happen”. One key idea presented is entropy being the tendency of all closed systems to move towards disorder.New studies suggest that consciousness could be a mere side effect of increasing entropy levels in the brain. So by extent, decreasing levels of entropy in the brain could be a factor stimulating irrational schizophrenic thoughts.

What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

Something that really opened my eyes to the real-world application of science was a medical workshop run by Queen Mary University London. The science behind kidney transplant surgery and why it can be very complicated to find a match for some

The graduates behind it

Ali Khawaja

Ali Khawaja

Oxford · Imperial

MSc Pharmacology, BSc Biomedical Science

Ali Khawaja

Oxford · Imperial

MSc Pharmacology, BSc Biomedical Science

Ali is currently pursuing an MSc in Pharmacology at the University of Oxford, where he is investigating neuronal signaling pathways to identify early-stage trigger events in cognitive disorders. As a tutor, Ali's aim is to help students articulate scientific curiosity more specifically, moving from broad enthusiasm to clear, compelling goals. He wants students to articulate their experiences like a story, so an admissions tutor can follow a student's reasoning from the first line to the last.

Ali is currently pursuing an MSc in Pharmacology at the University of Oxford, where he is investigating neuronal signaling pathways to identify early-stage trigger events in cognitive disorders. As a tutor, Ali's aim is to help students articulate scientific curiosity more specifically, moving from broad enthusiasm to clear, compelling goals. He wants students to articulate their experiences like a story, so an admissions tutor can follow a student's reasoning from the first line to the last.

Shreyas Adhikari

Shreyas Adhikari

Oxford

BA Medical Science, BCh BM

Shreyas Adhikari

Oxford

BA Medical Science, BCh BM

Shreyas is a 4th year Medicine student at the University of Oxford. For the past three years, he has helped aspiring medical students craft compelling personal statements, specialising in identifying the experiences that genuinely strengthen an application. His approach focuses on authentic reflection, effective framing, and eliminating generic "fluff" to make every word count.

Shreyas is a 4th year Medicine student at the University of Oxford. For the past three years, he has helped aspiring medical students craft compelling personal statements, specialising in identifying the experiences that genuinely strengthen an application. His approach focuses on authentic reflection, effective framing, and eliminating generic "fluff" to make every word count.

Vedang Deshpande

Vedang Deshpande

Cambridge · Imperial

MPhil Biomolecular Science, BSc Biomedical Science

Vedang Deshpande

Cambridge · Imperial

MPhil Biomolecular Science, BSc Biomedical Science

Vedang is currently undertaking an MPhil in Biomolecular Science at the University of Cambridge, where he is researching structural biophysics approaches to reveal host-retrovirus interactions. As a tutor, he helps students uncover their genuine passion for the subject, then shapes it into an authentic, compelling essay; prioritising the applicant's voice while ensuring the statement meets admissions criteria.

Vedang is currently undertaking an MPhil in Biomolecular Science at the University of Cambridge, where he is researching structural biophysics approaches to reveal host-retrovirus interactions. As a tutor, he helps students uncover their genuine passion for the subject, then shapes it into an authentic, compelling essay; prioritising the applicant's voice while ensuring the statement meets admissions criteria.

Bora Olmez

Bora Olmez

Cambridge

MMath Mathematics

Bora Olmez

Cambridge

MMath Mathematics

Bora is beginning the MMath in Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, with particular interests in algebraic geometry, geometric group theory, and more broadly in algebraic tools used to understand geometric structures. He knows the precise technical details that allow a student to stand out in a STEM personal statement, and can elevate this specialised knowledge into a compelling case for an admissions tutor.

Bora is beginning the MMath in Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, with particular interests in algebraic geometry, geometric group theory, and more broadly in algebraic tools used to understand geometric structures. He knows the precise technical details that allow a student to stand out in a STEM personal statement, and can elevate this specialised knowledge into a compelling case for an admissions tutor.

What we do

We focus on one thing: making your personal statement better.

  • Personalised feedback: Line-by-line comments on your own words. No templates, no rewrites that sound like someone else.

  • Calls to walk through it:  Live sessions for ideation and writing with you, and with parents if they want to be involved in the process.

  • Next-day draft write-up:  Notes and a marked-up draft back within a day, so momentum never breaks.

  • UCAS, US and European formats:  We have written and been accepted under all three. We know what each admissions system rewards.

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£49

Line-by-line written feedback on a draft you send us.

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£89

One focused meeting to walk through ideas or a draft.

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