Are you thinking of applying to Oxbridge next year? If so, here's everything you need to know about when to use pre-admission tests and the interview process.
Oxbridge refers to the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, which receive approximately 40,000 applications yearly for unde...
Read more ›What do universities generally look for with extracurricular activities on personal statements? While the answer is well-rounded individuals who demonstrate qualities that go beyond the classroom, which activities show this best? Is it volunteering, sports, the Duke of Edinburgh or all of this and m...
Read more ›If you have mocks looming post-Christmas, you're not alone. Thousands of GCSE and A-level students will have mocks in January and February. And while it's hard to have to study through the winter break, here's how to keep the momentum going.
Mock exams may seem like a waste of time, but they play a...
Read more ›The last main gatepost of the entrance exam world is the Common Entrance Exam for children aged 13. Normally taken by pupils whose junior schools go up to age 12, this is also a very popular exam amongst boarding schools. Here are some resources to help you and your budding teen conquer the Common E...
Read more ›It will probably not shock any parent or teacher to know that many students cram for exams. In an ideal world, the revision would start early, but if you have left to the last minute, doing something now is better than doing nothing. So, here's how to revise effectively when you are short on time.
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