There are lots of different stages of education in the UK, and lots of different qualifications available to get at each stage. Most of us are familiar with the most common qualifications, such as GCSEs, A-Levels and undergraduate degrees. However, these are far from the …
How Many GCSE Exams Do Students Have To Take? (By Subject)
The GCSE exam period is a tough time for most students. This is because you are required to learn so much content, from completely different subjects. As a result, it can be overwhelming when you find out how many exams you actually have to take! …
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 …
Do Universities (Russell Group and Otherwise) Accept A-Level Resits?
As students, we’re often reminded again and again that A-Levels are important. When it comes to exams, sometimes things don’t quite go to plan. If you end up not getting the grades that you wanted or needed for your next steps, you may find that you …
Transferring University in the UK: A Student’s Guide
After starting your course at university, you may find that’s it’s just not for you. While that’s perfectly okay, it does put you into a bit of trouble as now you have to decide what you’re going to do next. In this scenario, you’ll tend …
Dropping Out of University: The Ultimate Guide
As a university student, you may wonder if you’ve made the right choice. This may be about the modules you’ve taken, your dissertation area or even simply the societies you’ve decided to join. However, for a university student, one of the most crucial things that …
What Do You Actually Do At University? – A Student’s Typical Day
For students receiving their exam results and their places at university, there are about as many new questions as there are answered ones. What is university like? Will you fit in? How much work do university students really have to do? University can definitely seem …
How Long Should a GCSE English Speaking Presentation Be?
Most students think that the exams for GCSE English Language are just written assessments. This is true for the overall GCSE English Language grade. However, did you know there is also a separate English grade for speaking? GCSE English Language assesses students via a speaking …
Do Universities Know If They Are Your Firm Choice?
Choosing the universities to apply to is one of the biggest choices you get to make! Narrowing down 5 choices into 2 can be a difficult one for some students, and an easy one for others, but every university student will know the relief of …
When Should You Stop Listing GCSEs and A-Levels on Your CV?
Writing a CV and listing all of your personal achievements should be an experience filled with pride, as it means you get to show off all the great things you have done. However, it can also be stressful, particularly if you are not sure what …