In this video, I break down the features that make a first class essay at Cambridge University. I also walk through a first class essay that I wrote in preparation for my 2nd year medicine exams. I hope this video is useful for you! Video link: https://youtu.be/4DqDOa_hjLc ----------------- Timestamps ⏳ 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - Marking criteria 1:21 - How to make your writing original 2:49 - How to directly answer the question 4:16 - Planning your essay in the exam 4:39 - Writing the introduction 6:24 - Main body 7:14 - How to use diagrams in essays 8:26 - Developing ideas in the main body 9:11 - How to structure your paragraphs by ‘topping and tailing’ 9:32 - How to use tables in essays 10:00 - How to include extra reading in essays 10:40 - Conclusion 12:21 - Summary ----------------- Useful links: The essay we worked through in the video: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JSLY2jHNDDB7hCzMH4QN7f7GQFUJZxR6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108550279405128650455&rtpof=true&sd=true My FREE ebook 📖 on medical school applications in the UK 🇬🇧 https://docs.google.com/document/d/11YOtBMt350IPiO7Mn_ht8v0Gu6zX8BIF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108550279405128650455&rtpof=true&sd=true My Medicine Personal Statement Review service ✅ https://docs.google.com/document/d/15YrcRYcfCmBU1sABNms6-dyRDQ6q3o-O/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108550279405128650455&rtpof=true&sd=true My Mock Medicine interview service 👨🏽⚕️ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yd2c9x5GwY4h_dpEbIAnahXcf1cbgR6E/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108550279405128650455&rtpof=true&sd=true ----------------- My favourite playlists 🍿 My applying to medical school series 🏥 for detailed advice for each stage of the application process 🚑 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLceCVeYoGrHgxqimhVWPYTC-kcT4icghd My top A level tips 📚 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLceCVeYoGrHjhuJ4A7vP5pa374WIp5Fko My best advise for getting A* in the EPQ 📝 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLceCVeYoGrHgKrGi2G02r_ZiaX92ucy7K 🎥 The vlog: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLceCVeYoGrHjp4kYoVZZUIhmZ3LrgvNyP My favourite productivity hacks 🎯 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLceCVeYoGrHge_444hIXTygIyLdhz5eiA ✝️ Why am I a Christian? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tuAF3-IERU ----------------- 🎵Music in the video: A winter sunrise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TIpMzTQpMg 📸 Video thumbnail credit: Oscar Cornelius IG: @corneliusoscar ----------------- 🤓 Who am I? My name is Rohan. I'm a 4th year medical student studying at Robinson College, Cambridge 🏫. I make content about medicine🩺, study tips📚, productivity⏰, and life🏃♂️ ----------------- Socials & Links 📣 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rohanyesudian/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohan_yesudian I really hope this video has been useful and/or fun for you 🤩 If so, please show it some love and drop a like 👍 & comment! Share it with your friends and on social media 🤝 and remember to subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 for more content from me :)