Are extracurricular activities worth your time?
How many times do you think you’ve been told that getting into the university of your choice is going to require more than just good grades? In recent years it has become a truth universally acknowledged that your personal statement needs to include lots of extra-curricular activities. In some ways this is great: it might motivate you to pursue [...]
The top university courses that you’ve never heard of
Your dream degree is out there.. maybe you just don't know it yet! Choosing which subject to study at uni can feel hugely daunting, especially if you're not keen on taking any of the subjects you’re currently studying any further. But if this is you and you're feeling a little disillusioned, don’t worry! There are lots of degree courses that [...]
Here are 5 things you can do NOW to smash January exams
It might only be early November, but with all the excitement that comes with Christmas and New Year, January exams will be upon you quicker than you can say Santa Claus. But there’s no need to panic! A bit of preparation goes a long way when it comes to revising, and there’s actually lots you can be doing right [...]
How important are mock exams, really?
Now that you’ve started the second half term of the academic year, you might have started thinking about your upcoming mock exams. Mocks give you a good idea of what to expect when you take the real thing in the summer, and will ultimately serve as predictions for your final results. Important, right? Well, we think so. But lots [...]
Falling behind at school? THIS is how to pull it back
With Halloween on its way and an autumnal chill beginning to set in, we’re already well into the new academic year and studies are gathering pace. As tests, tasks and coursework begin to add up it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed after a long summer. You may even feel like you’re falling behind at school. But never fear [...]
10 things to know about the new Maths A Level
10 things to know about the new Maths A Level Simon After 24 years teaching A Level Further Maths, Maths whizz Simon focused his attention on tutoring. He’s helped thousands of young people make sense of Maths and now he’s helping you too - aren’t you lucky! He’s [...]