Coursework and exams are two different techniques used to assess students on certain subjects. Both of these methods can seem like a drag when trying to get a good grade, as they both take so many hours of work! However, is it true that one …
Does Retaking A-Levels Look Bad? (to Universities)
It can feel like the end of the world if you open up your A-Level results and realise that you didn’t do as well as expected. Getting lower results could forfeit your chances at getting into university or an apprenticeship that you really wanted to …
Failed Your A-Levels? | 3 Possible Next Steps to Consider
A-Level results day is an extremely emotional day for students. This is the case for receiving both high and low grades. However, if you open that envelope and see that you have done much worse on your A-Levels than you ever could have imagined, it …
What Happens if You Do Worse in an A-Level Resit?
Every year, thousands of students across the UK sit their A-Level exams. This is a significant milestone in any student’s life, having been working towards these exams for two years. As well as this, their next steps – whether that be university, an apprenticeship or …
How To Find Your Exam Centre Number
As if exams themselves aren’t stressful enough, there are lots of logistical things to consider as well. One of the terms you may hear during exam season is your centre number. This is simply a unique number used to identify each school, college or other …
What Happens if a GCSE or A-Level Paper is Leaked?
If you have done formal exams before, you’ll be aware of the strict procedures of planning and preparation that are carried out to make sure that everything runs smoothly. From having invigilators to having strict rules on what you can and what you can’t take …
13+ Exam Skills & Techniques From an A-Level Student
Nobody enjoys exams, but the fact remains that they are an important part of nearly every student’s experience. A-Levels are taken by thousands of students across the country each year, and as a current A-Level student, I know how stressful the whole exam season can …
How to List GCSEs and A-Levels on a CV
Applying for jobs or even further levels of education can be scary, especially when you’re not entirely sure how to put your application together. While a CV can often be an important part, it can be difficult to know what’s actually meant to go on …
Comforting a Friend After Exam Failure: 15+ Helpful Things to Say
Unfortunately, exam pressure can sometimes just get too much. This means that some students don’t end up doing as well as they wanted to, possibly even failing an exam. If you do fail an exam, you shouldn’t beat yourself up. It also isn’t wise to …
What is an A2 Level?
Going into sixth form or college is often a stressful time, with a lot of new terminology to get used to. Along with this comes a lot of information about exams and courses which students are suddenly expected to understand, including AS-Levels, A-Levels, and A2 …