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Grades without exams? How your teen can get the grades they ...
With exams cancelled across the UK, teens and parents across the country have been wondering what these means for GCSE and A Level grades. Unlike 2020, where exams were cancelled in late March, teens have big chunks of the curriculum...
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So schools have closed (again). Here's how to set-up homesch...
So much for the new year being a fresh start! Just a few days into 2021 and a lockdown with school closures has happened. Having the kids home, while covid safe, isn’t ideal for any parent, but at least this...
Oxbridge interviews: how to prepare for them
Applying to Oxbridge? The UCAS application deadline is Monday 15th October and soon af...
Applying to university: studying at the University of Exeter
Choosing the right university seems like one of life’s hardest choices at the time. ...
Going to uni: our guide on prepping for university
You’ve gotten over the first hurdle – you’ve applied and are going to uni. B...
Applying to university: studying Environmental Chemistry at Edinburgh University
Interested in studying chemistry or at Edinburgh university? Sophie tells us all about...
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5 things to bring to your Oxbridge interview
Don’t be caught unprepared! Here are 5 things to bring to your Oxbridge intervie...
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8 reasons why you should study English at university
It will improve your language skills. “But I’m an A-level English student!” I he...
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4 tips on how to succeed in an Oxbridge interview
Last week we looked at how to prepare for an Oxbridge interview, and this week we’r...
5 tips on how to prepare for your Oxbridge interview
How to prepare for an Oxbridge interview? It is, for some, the most challenging part o...
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Should I move away for university or stay close to home?
It is extremely exciting choosing which university to go to. You may even start to ima...
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