UCAS applications are now open for 2025 entry, and the UCAS personal statement (which will differ for 2026 entry) is a significant part of your application process and something Year 12s should focus on this summer. Your statement plays a crucial role in the university admissions process, providing ...
Read more ›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 ...
Read more ›Possibly the biggest event in the independent schools' calendar, the 11+ is the most common entrance exam around. Most children take around four entrance exams, with successful candidates invited for an interview before (hopefully) being offered a place. Here's First Tutors' pick of the best resourc...
Read more ›Whether you're looking for a way to improve your presentations at work, speak more authoritatively in front of others, or find more confidence to speak up, improving your public speaking skills is easier than you think.
Public speaking is one of the greatest fears, affecting 30 to 70% of the popula...
Read more ›Around 34.2 million Americans are battling diabetes, while a further 88 million are at a pre-diabetic stage. As is the case with many chronic diseases, symptoms can extend to cognitive performance, with RESEARCH BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS showing that students with Type 1 diabetes can have a reduction...
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