Blog Posts tagged Resits

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7 habits of successful students

by Anita Naik

What makes some students successful? Is it luck, smart genes or more? In reality, it's the habits they cultivate. You can model these behaviours to help improve your grades and confidence. Here's what you need to know.

1. They are organised

Successful students always know what's happening as and w...

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5 ways to improve on your mock results

by Anita Naik

Mock exam results are the most significant opportunity you get to evaluate where you are before your GCSEs and A-Levels take place in May. Your grades will not only show you what you need to do next but also what you need to work on. Here are 5 ways you can improve your results.

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A level results day – your options if you don’t get the grades you need

by Anita Naik

Not getting the A-Level grades you want doesn't mean the end of your university dreams. If you get lower than your current offer, you have the following choices ahead of you.

Contact your university of choice

If your grades are just under, you might still get accepted by at least one of your choic...

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Debate of the week: Should the snow shut our schools?

by Emily

This past week has seen the UK come to a standstill following the heaviest snowfall seen in this country for years. With the Arctic weather showing no signs of halting, the snow has blocked roads and businesses across the country - and, most notable of all, schools and colleges everywhere.

Whilst t...

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Tutoring a candidate to resit GCSE and A-level exams

by Emily

The news that a resit is necessary is not something any pupil or tutor likes to hear and the preparation for the second attempt can be as much psychological as academic. If one of your pupils has to resit GCSEs or A-levels this winter, how can you help them achieve their full potential?

A student's...

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