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Best extracurricular for university applications

by Anita Naik

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...

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Helping your child manage their anxiety

by Anita Naik

Left untreated, anxiety can make it hard for children of all ages to study and get work done. If you're dealing with an anxious student, here's what you need to know.

According to new research commissioned for Children's Mental Health Week, almost two-thirds (65%) of UK children say they have felt ...

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Personal Statement | What university admissions tutors are looking for

by Anita Naik

One of the most complex parts of the UCAS application process is the Personal Statement. 83% of students reported to UCAS that the process was stressful, with 79% agreeing that the statement is difficult to complete without support. The issue is confounded by the fact that many students don't know h...

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The rise of artificial intelligence in education and tuition

by Anita Naik

Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm, so our latest tutor survey looks to understand its impact on tutoring and the benefits it's bringing to students and education.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that deals with intelligent language systems that can re...

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Finishing touches for your Oxbridge application form

by Anita Lee

So, hopefully you've decided you're going to give Oxbridge a go and you're working away on your personal statement (if not, hint: start drafting!). There are loads of resources out there on what makes a good personal statement, including this video created for UCAS by someone who reads them all day ...

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