When looking at the education system in the UK, GCSEs are often looked at as being the first standardised, national exams that you’ll have to do. However, in England, students would have previously taken standardised, national exams while still in primary school: SATs. Especially as …
Packing for DofE? | A Guide to What You Should Bring
When packing for the Duke of Edinburgh’s award, it can be easy to become overwhelmed. After all, you will need to make sure that you have absolutely everything you need to keep you going for the whole expedition! When you do end up laying all …
How Do You Apply for the DofE Award?
The DofE award has gained an immense level of popularity over the past few years. Students learn about the challenging expedition, fun activities completed, and new skills gained from participating in the award. However, it is important to know how to actually start the DofE …
Breakdown of Requirements for DofE Bronze, Silver, and Gold
You have most likely heard of the Duke of Edinburgh’s award. It can be completed by students all across the country and those who do it are often greatly respected. After all, completing them is no easy experience – my feet took weeks to recover …
Is NCS Worth it? (With Pros and Cons)
NCS is a summer programme run to help young people in the UK develop new skills, meet new people, and give back to their community. Normally, you complete it in the summer after Year 11 or Year 12, and go on a 5 day residential …
A Guide To Studying Medicine At University
Every year, thousands of students apply to study medicine at university. It is one of the most popular courses, almost always oversubscribed, and there is a lot of information online about the application process. From interview advice to admissions test preparation courses, there’s lots of …
BMAT Scores | What Are Considered Average & Good Scores?
The BMAT is an admissions test used by certain universities in the UK for students applying for medicine. Most students will sit the test in mid-October, then get their results around 6 weeks later. But seeing a few out of context numbers when you get …
What Stationery Do You Need For Uni? | Essential Checklist By A Student
When preparing for university, there is a lot to think about! You need to think about what clothes you are taking, choose a range of decorations for your room and even consider what kitchenware you may need! As a result, thoughts about stationery and resources …
BMAT Assessment | What Is It And Who Is It For?
There are lots of exams to sit throughout your time at school, and it can be confusing to keep track of them all. Particularly as you get to the later stages of school, you might hear acronyms being thrown around, such as BMAT or LNAT …
What (Actually) Is UCAS?
Applying for universities can be a very stressful time. In the UK, students are expected to narrow down from all the universities across the countries to just 5 choices. Furthermore, they also have to submit tonnes of information about their grades, interests, achievements, and educational …