The fear of not being accepted into a sixth form college is one that has been felt at least briefly by most high school students, so please do yourself a favour and do not panic! You are most certainly not the first student to not …
T-Levels v A-Levels: Which One is Right for You?
As a new Sixth Form or College student, it can be very difficult to choose the right academic path to pursue after GCSEs. Especially when there are so many different qualifications out there, and new ones, such as T-Levels, being newly introduced. Making the right …
10 Tips to Help Budget as a Student
Being a university student tends to be very expensive, so it is important to save money at the same time. Unfortunately, budgeting can be hard, especially with all of the temptations that come with university. Even when you are at college, money can become tighter …
How Many T-Levels Can You Take?
As a new qualification, T-Levels can be particularly confusing. Many students have been told they are a possibility for further education, but never given information and do not know anyone else taking them. You may have questions such as how many you can take? And …
What is A-Level General Studies?
Choosing a route to take post-16 can be a daunting prospect for any teenager. There are so many options available. Specifically looking at A-Levels, there’s such a wide range of subjects to pick from and one of the lesser known is General Studies. Whether you’re …
15 Tips if You Feel You Are Failing Your A-Levels
A-Levels are considered by students the two most difficult years of their education. Therefore, it is completely normal to be worried that you are failing your A-Levels. Many students face concerns about whether or not they will pass their exams and get the grades they …
What Happens if You Don’t Attend Sixth Form College in the UK?
Whenever a new school year comes around a new cohort of students who have finished their GCSEs start their time at sixth form college. It is the most commonly taken path after school has finished for students to gain further qualifications. This path often helps …
Which Year Do You Do Your A-Levels? (TLDR: Year 13)
A-Level courses are a natural progression after GCSEs for many students. Most students will be between the age of 16-18 feeling like an adult, but you just aren’t quite there yet. So, what are A-Levels and what year are they taken? Most students take their …
Is Sixth Form College Classified as Higher or Further Education?
The education system can be quite confusing at times, there are so many different terms which are often used interchangeably. There are also several jumps such as from primary to secondary school, and sixth form college on to university. Each jump has its own classification, …
What Happens if You Miss an A-Level Exam?
A-Level exams can be a very difficult time for many students. For most of us, they signal skyrocketing stress levels, late nights, and last-minute revision sessions. Missing an exam after all that hard work and effort can be a moment right out of a nightmare …