After completing the medical school application comes the last & often most challenging aspect of the school selection process; the interview. Notoriously hard to prepare for its difficult to know what to read what questions might be asked & how to answer them. How to Succeed In Your Medical School Interview" de-mystifies the interview process. It provides clear guidelines & a unique framework; giving you the relevant points to consider while crucially leaving conclusions open to express your own opinions & personality. It provides a systematic & methodical process which enables you to mine information from examiners whilst demonstrating your academic ability. With a huge bank of questions covering all aspects of the interview spectrum including a specific section of Oxbridge questions you will learn how to prepare how to present yourself & most importantly what to say." ...

Succeed under Pressure" is based on Gary Baileys highly successful business talks which are largely inspired by Sir Alex Fergusons leadership abilities as manager of Manchester United. Gary is that rare breed
- a footballer with an MBA from Oxford
- & as such has a unique view on one of the most pressurized businesses in the world: top-flight English football. In this book Gary shares the straightforward no-nonsense business lessons he has learnt over the years which include the general skills needed to be successful in sales team-building performing under pressure & leadership in an easily accessible humorous & informative manner. It

Includes:: a number of personal stories from Garys time at Manchester United which should appeal to football fans & business people alike as will the humour injected by coauthor Dan Nicholl. This is a must-read for anyone in business no matter what their position or what industry theyre in."



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The word assessment can strike terror into any student. However providing evidence of knowledge & skills for professional practice is an integral & essential part of university life as a nursing student. This book helps nursing students better understand the processes of assessment so that every student can achieve their potential in their studies. It looks at each of the major forms of assessment including essays exams portfolios presentations OSCEs & practice assessments. It specifically addresses the needs of nursing students on new degree courses & therefore gives a clear insight on how to succeed as a student nurse. ...

The Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is used by admissions staff as part of the application process for entry to a number of medical & veterinary schools in the UK. Places for these courses are heavily oversubscribed so it is vital that applicants excel in this test. Advanced preparation is key to ensuring that you know what to expect & to achieve the best score possible. This interactive guide which contains detailed guidance practice questions & a complete mock test aims to help applicants parents & teachers alike to prepare for & successfully complete the BMAT. In this guide Nicola Hawley & Matt Green: describe the context of the BMAT within the application process; sets out how to approach the three sections of the BMAT
- namely the Aptitude & Skills Scientific Knowledge & Applications & the Written task; provides practice questions for each section to work through as part of the learning process; & explores time management techniques to ensure optimal performance. In addition provide a full mock exam for readers to complete under test conditions. This engaging easy to use & comprehensive guide is essential reading for anyone serious about excelling in their BMAT examination & successfully securing their place at university.
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Do you want to pass the CSA exam first time & with a high score? Are you looking for a comprehensive CSA revision book? Succeeding in the MRCGP Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) is an essential part of progressing through general practice specialty training. This comprehensive revision guide is the most up-to-date available & contains a variety cases of covering the entire breadth of the RCGP curriculum. Written by doctors who have successfully passed the MRCGP CSA exam this book is packed with advice & tips including guidance on topics that candidates consistently struggle with. This comprehensive MRCGP CSA revision guide describes the writers' memories of their recent CSA exams together with general advice on how to best prepare for it in those last few weeks (and hours!) before the exam. It

Includes:: a variety of cases spanning across the entire RCGP curriculum. It offers detailed guidance for each case on how to get the most out of each consultation by maximising your consultation skills. It gives both instructions for role-players & candidates for each case. It equips candidates with a structured generalised approach that can be applied to any CSA scenario that may arise. It provides two full mock CSA circuits (26 cases) which can be completed under timed conditions. This engaging & easy to use guide will provide you with everything you need to know to fully prepare for all aspects of the CSA exam & is an essential book for anyone serious in excelling in this exam.

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As the competition for university places continues to increase the Personal Statement section of the university application has never been so important. In Approx. 600 words a prospective university student must capture & hold the attention of the admissions tutors
- in essence it may be their first & last chance to justify why they should be offered a place to study their chosen course. & yet despite this many perfectly able candidates squander this opportunity by neglecting their Personal Statement perhaps wrongly assuming that their predicted grades or reference will do the talking. This guide aims to help school leavers overseas & mature individuals applying to a UK university together with parents & teachers to make their Personal Statement both compelling & convincing reading. In this guide Matt Green: describes the context of the university Personal Statement within the application; offers advice & guidance on a range of factors which influence the Personal Statement such as course choice university choice & the pros & cons of taking a gap year; sets out the essential contents of the Personal Statement & the key steps in its preparation; & drafts & refines a fictitious Personal Statement providing a valuable case study through which all of the important key principles are brought to life. New to this edition

Includes:: 98 high quality Personal Statement examples to provide inspiration during the writing process. This engaging easy to use & comprehensive guide is essential reading for anyone serious about producing an expertly written compelling & ultimately successful Personal Statement as part of their application to study at a UK university.


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By inviting you to interview the medical school admissions tutors are saying that they are keen to meet you. They want to see for themselves if you have what it takes to make a success of your medical studies. So your medical school interview is your great opportunity to shine: to stand out from the crowd. In this book which aims to help school leavers mature & graduate students alike Tony Edgar & Matt Green: look at the part the Medical School Interview plays in the overall process through which students are selected to study Medicine; describe the criteria against which interview panels conduct their assessments; highlight the importance of thorough preparation in advance of the interview; use topical examples to illustrate the key principles underpinning the successful performance on the day; & provide tips on what to do & what not to do. Most importantly of all this engaging easy to use & comprehensive guide will help you give your very best account of yourself in your own unique way. Bought this book for my daughter dont know the outcome from her medical interview yet but instead of spending GBP 200.0 0 on a workshop course for interviews I think you will find this book covers most topics required. Well worth it. ...

his title delivers a highly visual approach to revision & guides students towards exam success. Clear accessible notes are presented in a colourful engaging format with illustrations that support understanding & bring the subject to life. To make revision manageable a new topic area is presented on each double page spread & students can check & reinforce their revision with the accompanying Quick Tests. Frequent Top Tips also provide handy advice for achieving top marks & avoiding simple errors in the final exam. Whilst content covers General level course requirements icons highlight Credit material to keep revision relevant for students to revise exactly what they need to succeed. Contents * The Biosphere: investigating an ecosystem; how an ecosystem works; energy loss in a food chain; populations & nutrient cycles; the carbon cycle; control & management 1 & 2 * The world of plants: introducing plants; plant growth; pollination & fertilisation; asexual reproduction; making food; the leaf
- the organ of photosynthesis; photosynthesis experiments * Animal survival: the need for food; mechanical breakdown of food; chemical breakdown of food; the digestive system; reproduction in animals; human reproduction; water & waste; responding to the environment * Investigating cells: cells & diffusion; osmosis; cell division; enzymes; aerobic respiration * The body in action: movement; energy & the breathing system; more about the breathing system; the heart & blood vessels; blood; coordination & the nervous system; the nervous system; changing levels of performance * Inheritance: variation; what is inheritance?; more about inheritance; how genes are inherited; genetics & society * Biotechnology: living factories; problems with waste; profit from waste; reprogramming microbes * Test your progress
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This title delivers essential content for the General & Credit exam in a colourful engaging format. Whilst a new topic is presented on each double page spread to make revision manageable colour illustrations help improve recall. In addition to Quick Tests & Top Tips to focus study & hone exam preparation Credit content is clearly marked to keep revision relevant. Teachers Find out more about our exciting new online school Success Guide Subscription Package for Standard Grade Chemistry! Contents Chemical reactions * Elements compounds & mixtures * Identifying chemical reactions * Rates of reaction Atoms & covalent bonding * Classifying elements * Some families in the periodic table * Group 0: the noble gases * Atomic structure * Electron arrangement * Covalent bonding Formulae & equations * Chemical formulae * Chemical formulae using valency * Chemical equations * More formulae & equations Ionic bonding & ionic formulae * Ionic bonding * Structures of ionic & covalent compounds * More about ionic compounds * Ionic compounds: colours & formulae Hydrocarbons & fuels * Fuels * Fossil fuels * Crude oil * Combustion of hydrocarbons * Alkanes * Alkenes * More about cracking * Addition reactions * Cycloalkanes & isomers Acids alkalis & salts * Acids & alkalis * Reactions of acids * Neutralisation * Preparation of salts Making electricity: electrochemical cells * Electricity from chemicals * Using the electrochemical series * Oxidation reduction & displacement Metals & corrosion * Metals * More about metals * Reactivity of metals * Other reactions of metals * Corrosion in more detail * Extraction of metals Plastics & synthetic fibres * Introducing plastics & synthetic fibres * Making plastics Making fertilisers * Fertilisers * Ammonia & the Haber process * Nitric acid & the Ostwald process Carbohydrates to alcohol * Carbohydrates * Photosynthesis & respiration * Breaking down carbohydrates * Fermentation Calculations Types of reactions ...

This title addresses all three units of the Intermediate 2 course
- Language Literature & Personal Study
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