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Essay competitions - lots of international ones such as John Locke and ones organised by different universities like Oxford and Cambridge
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Reading - reading philosophy books (and likely maths ones too) can be talked about on a personal statement and can show that you are really interested in studying the course and you are willing to read about it in your free time. Undergraduate degrees often have lots of reading set so showing you can handle slightly more challenging texts, like books by philosophers, will also be beneficial in that way.
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Summer schools - I don't fully know your situation/if they are available to international students but Sutton Trust offers free summer schools at top UK/US universities so these might be worth applying for if you are eligible, especially as some of them come with reduced grade offers if you then apply for an undergraduate course at that university.
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Clubs - joining related clubs at your school or starting them if they don't already exist can be a great way to show interest in a subject!
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Are awards in Intermediate challenges (achieved in Y11) worth mentioning on PS?Last reply 1 month ago
What do I need to write in my personal statement that Russel groups unis look for?Last reply 2 months ago
What tips would you share to help someone write a personal statement?Last reply 4 months ago
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