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In an A Level essay, should I argue my opinion, or sit on the fence?

It’s important to remember that each exam board has different criteria, so I suggest you first read through and annotate the marking scheme carefully. On the whole, examiners want you to demonstrate that ...

Answered by Jem B. • History tutor

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What happens if I get set a question on a period of history I’m not familiar with?

During the HAT, its extremely likely you’ll encounter unfamiliar periods. The exam is usually split in two: one section demands that you use your own knowledge in innovative ways. The second section will ...

Answered by Jem B. • HAT tutor

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Will Oxbridge interviewers purposefully try and trip me up by asking hard questions?

A lot of the horror stories about Oxbridge interviews are exaggerations, but interviewers are likely to throw in a few difficult curve-ball questions. The tutors ... [book session to see more!]

Answered by Jem B. • Oxbridge Preparation tutor

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A cannon can fire a cannonball at 20m/s. A sandpit is placed at a distance of 40m away. At what angle should the cannon be fired in order for the cannonball to land in the sand.

Assume: No air resistance Sandpit of negligible height *** Steps (To be explained on whiteboard in full) Draw a diagram First look vertically Then look horizontally Formulate final equation for angle Sub ...

Answered by James G. • Physics tutor

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How should I tackle my Latin set text translation?

The Latin that you are set for your set text is a difficult piece of Latin as you are examined on it after you have translated and analysed it in your own time. Don't panic!