Student Blog
Advice and info to help you study and plan your future.
Why you should make reading a habit
In a world of iPhones and Facebook and WiFi and Netflix, when is the last time you pic... Read more
4 things no one tells you about UCAS applications
Although the UCAS deadline for most courses isn’t technically until 29th January 202... Read more
Taking notes – do you write nonsense?
Taking notes is an undervalued skill. For most students, taking notes isn’t even pra... Read more
Transitioning from school to university: what’s different in terms of learning?
You got into university, hurray! All those tests and early mornings, all those heavy t... Read more
Is the IB right for you?
The honest pros and cons of the International Baccalaureate The International Baccalau... Read more
10 things to think about when writing your personal statement
The time has come to start on your personal statement: that ever-important piece of wr... Read more
Studying Abroad
As students enter their final year of A-levels, many are thinking about what they want... Read more
Coping With Change: from GCSEs to A Levels
When you move from Year 11 to Year 12, a lot more changes than your form tutor! Though... Read more
Game-changing study hacks for guaranteed success at school
Some students seem to have effortlessly mastered that fine art of early academic succe... Read more
What is the UCAS Tariff?
If you’re in the process of applying to university, you may have heard of the UCAS t... Read more
How to start A levels the right way
If you’re starting sixth form or college this September, you’ll have no doubt ... Read more
How to start GCSEs the right way
The days are getting shorter, and the sun’s showing itself a little less – thi... Read more
