As A-level results day looms near, news this week reveals that some students might not be offered a place at university - not because of their A-level results, but because of the A-levels themselves that they studied.
David Willetts, the minister for universities and science, stated this week that ...
Read more ›This week, we continue our revision tips and tricks series with a look at how to control something that can potentially ruin all of your good work - exam nerves!
If you've ever seen X Factor, you'll know that even the most talented of performers can let nerves overtake their auditions. When the pre...
Read more ›It doesn't matter how old you are or whether you're taking SATs, GCSEs or A-levels - exam stress can affect everybody. It is completely natural and understandable that you would suffer from stress: after all, there's a lot of work to be done, and your exam results can have a huge bearing on your fut...
Read more ›Mock exam season is almost upon us. For many students, this will be their first experience of formal exams, and a prime opportunity to practise for the real thing next summer. How can you as a private tutor help students prepare for their mocks?
In the main, mock GCSEs and A-levels should be treate...
Read more ›There are many reasons why a student may choose to take exams privately. They may feel they are not reaching their full potential and need extra one-on-one support; they may wish to expand their studies beyond the set curriculum; or, in some cases, they may feel ready to take certain GCSEs or A-leve...
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