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Evaluate my application

I am an ib student with a 40/ 42 predicted and would like to apply to Oxford, LSE, UCL, Leeds and Warwick for economics and management
- I have been a part of the student council for 2 years
- have published several articles in the school newspaper
- have a cooking blog and about to publish a book
- Won first in OOTM
- have done 2 research papers on the sciences
- have done one summer course on investment
- have won a silver medal for skating on district level
- was an editor for MUN
- have led several all school events
- and some more small things
what do u guys think are my chances ?
This is all really great stuff! The research papers, MUN, and summer course are great things to go into more detail about (provided that they are relevant to your interests and the course). You should highlight the skills that you have developed in doing all of the other activities.

If this is for your personal statement, the majority of it should be subject specific. Especially for Oxbridge, you should read around E&M and focus on providing a thoughtful and critical analysis of a topic that you are interested in. Some of those interests and arguments might come from those you have listed.

As a successful oxbridge applicant, my personal statement only had around two sentences on extracurriculars and the rest was academic. Of course, there is no single rule and you may be successful by taking a different approach.
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Original post by SiberianLIGER
This is all really great stuff! The research papers, MUN, and summer course are great things to go into more detail about (provided that they are relevant to your interests and the course). You should highlight the skills that you have developed in doing all of the other activities.
If this is for your personal statement, the majority of it should be subject specific. Especially for Oxbridge, you should read around E&M and focus on providing a thoughtful and critical analysis of a topic that you are interested in. Some of those interests and arguments might come from those you have listed.
As a successful oxbridge applicant, my personal statement only had around two sentences on extracurriculars and the rest was academic. Of course, there is no single rule and you may be successful by taking a different approach.
Thanks a lot for your answer
So when I write my Statement I have to focus more on the academic portfolio and subject rather than the qualities or skills I have gained? Or for example do I be like in relation to economics I did this course which made me become a better listener or deepened my understanding of the subject.

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