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Oxford PAT - how do i prepare?

I would be having my oxford PAT exam roughly this time next year, however my school doesn’t offer an oxbridge support program, therefore, i have to prepare for the exam and the interviews on my own. does anyone know any online courses or other things that i can use to help me prepare as i do not want to lesve it all for the last minute.

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I sat the NSAA (now ESAT) for NatSci at Cambridge - the best way to prepare is to make sure your A-level content knowledge is super sound, know it back to front as most of the question stem directly from there. I did lots of timed practice papers and then marked them and went through any questions I didn't understand. I'd also recommend having a few infrequent sessions with an Oxbridge specific tutor, come prepared with any questions and then ask them to recommend you work to do in your spare time, can be super helpful. Can recommend a reliable Oxbridge specific agency too.

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I sat the NSAA (now ESAT) for NatSci at Cambridge - the best way to prepare is to make sure your A-level content knowledge is super sound, know it back to front as most of the question stem directly from there. I did lots of timed practice papers and then marked them and went through any questions I didn't understand. I'd also recommend having a few infrequent sessions with an Oxbridge specific tutor, come prepared with any questions and then ask them to recommend you work to do in your spare time, can be super helpful. Can recommend a reliable Oxbridge specific agency too.


great thank you! it would be great if you could refer me any oxbridge specific agencies if you know any. Thank you!!

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