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 …
Can You Apply to Multiple Courses at the Same University?
Most students dream of studying one particular subject at university. As a result, they apply to many universities with this one specific course. However, what about the students whose goal is to study at a particular university regardless of the subject? Maybe they just love …
Did a University Reject You? Here Are 10 Possible Reasons Why
There can be so much involved in getting your university application together. From actually writing your personal statement to doing the reading, work experience and courses that you need to make it look good. Having been there myself, I know just how stressful and ultimately …
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 …
What are CertHEs? | Equivalency, UCAS Points and more
Whether you’re contemplating what to do after sixth form or college or if you’re looking at ways to further your education even at a later stage, it’s important to understand what the different types of education that you can do are in order to make …
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 …
GCSE Exams: What are You Allowed to Bring? (Calculator, Pen, etc)
With the transition of students to Year 11, there is the inevitable pressure of exams on the horizon. Undoubtedly, this brings with it nervousness for exams of such a huge scale – after all, this is the first time almost all pupils experience such crucial …
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 …
When Do Universities Break Up For Christmas?
University holidays are something almost every student looks forward to. They are a chance to relax from a term full of hard work, and often, to catch up with friends from home. As well as this, students may have exciting internships or work experience planned …
Is a Certificate of Higher Education the Same as a HNC?
If you have read up on the Certificate of Higher Education and the HNC (Higher National Certificate), you have probably noticed that they are pretty similar qualifications. As a result, it can be confusing to understand why these qualifications have different names if they are …