Top answers

How should I structure my time in an exam? (e.g. unseen text)

Before you start writing anything on your exam paper (plan or answer), make sure you have carefully read ALL the relevant questions and texts and UNDERLINE all the key command terms. Depending on the exam le...
JL
2257 Views

How can I tell if a question is asking me about Replication, Transcription, or Translation?

In replication , the main macromolecule in use is DNA, and the most important enzymes to this process are DNA Polymerase and DNA Helicase, so if no other macromolecule is mentioned and these two enzymes are ...
EN
Answered by Ellie N. • Biology tutor
2296 Views

What does a University want to hear in a personal statement?

In short, a university will want to hear about you and your achievements in your personal statement. Keep in mind a balance of 80% education and qualifications to 20% extracurricular and don’t just write wha...
EN
2876 Views

How should I time and structure an IB Paper 1?

You should ideally time your responses according to the amount of marks a question is worth. The final question is worth the most marks (9) so you should save at least 20 minutes to plan and write an answer ...
EN
Answered by Ellie N. • History tutor
6844 Views

What is the best way to prepare for my speaking exam

It can be truly nerve wracking to go into an exam room and begin to have a spontanious conversation in a language you are not 100% familiar with, however there are methods that can help you walk in feeling m...
DS
Answered by Daniela S. • Spanish tutor
2706 Views