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How do I break up my time during the paper 1 exam?

So in the paper 1 for English Lit you’ve got 1hr 45 and two questions which are equally weighted. You want to divide your time equally between them – and you want to plan! So lets say you’ve got 50 minutes f...
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Should I answer my favourite essay question first?

When it comes to essay questions, it often helps to answer your most difficult question second. That way you’re not ... [book session to see more!]
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Answered by Jem B. • History tutor
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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 you...
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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 pre...
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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!]
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