Often, before big exams such as GCSEs and A-Levels, your school or college will give you a series of mock exams to prepare. These are meant to be similar to real exams to help you get used to how they work. It should be a …
Should Students Get Paid For Good Grades?
Getting good grades can be hard. You have to put in hours and hours of studying and revision in order to complete long exams that more often than not can simply wear you out. After that long, hard process, you then get your grade and …
How Are Predicted Grades Calculated?
Predicted grades are a key indicator of performance at any level of education. They can give students a goal, as well as a way to measure how they are progressing and whether they are on track to receive their ideal grades. However, understanding the process …
When Are Your Predicted Grades Given?
Applying to university can be a stressful time for students, and one of the key parts is getting your predicted grades. These help you to know which sixth forms and universities you can apply to, as well as helping you understand how you are generally …
How to Manage Time Better as a Student
As students, we can often feel as though there is so little time to get everything done. This may be for homework, assignments, coursework, or even other commitments outside of school life. Whatever this may be, it can often lead to students feeling overwhelmed by …
What is a Graduate Scheme?
You’ve recently graduated from university, and now the whole world of employment is open to you. There are so many different jobs in so many different fields, but there’s one problem: being at university means you haven’t had any time to work! If you’re worried …
Are T-Levels For You?
There are so many qualifications, all with different names that you may have never heard of before! T-Levels describe a qualification which many students haven’t heard of. Most students believe that after you have completed GCSEs, the only options are to do A-Levels, BTECs or …
What is Pupil Premium?
When it comes to everyday school life, the costs can just keep adding up. From pack lunches or school meals to stationary to textbooks and more, there’s a lot for parents’ and guardians to look after financially for their child’s schooling. Some may struggle a …
Exam Papers: Who Marks Them & How Are They Marked?
Throughout your experience in school, you will almost definitely experience an exam, including the compulsory GCSE and A-Level examinations. This is a very standard procedure, and one which most schools will have completed many times. However, after completing your exam, it seems like you never …
When Do T-Levels Start & Finish?
Starting Sixth Form or college can be an exciting time for students but can also be incredibly stressful. Many students start new schools and study for qualifications they have never tried before. This can make the process difficult, particularly for students studying for relatively new …