No one likes to admit that they have any failed qualifications. It can definitely be embarrassing! If you have some qualifications you are not proud of when applying to university, you may consider not putting these onto your UCAS application. This is understandable, but are …
1 Day, Week, Month Absent: How Much School Attendance Is Lost?
Teachers always seem to bang on about how important your attendance is. When you have a couple of days or maybe even some afternoons off school, it may not seem a lot. However, you need to be aware that these absences can soon pile up! …
Do universities prefer IGCSEs or GCSEs?
IGCSEs and GCSEs do sound very similar. However, do not let their similar names fool you! They are completely different qualifications and universities tend to accept both. Regardless, there tends to be much debate about which qualification universities actually prefer. This is an important question …
Master’s Applications: Do your A-Levels matter?
A master’s degree is a very highly regarded and competitive qualification, and a big step for new postgraduates. The application process for a master’s degree is certainly nerve-wracking, so you should know you aren’t alone if you’re feeling the pressure when applying. There are many …
Do Apprentices Qualify for Student Discounts?
Becoming an apprentice is an exciting opportunity, the start of a new stage in your life. However, especially with new modern apprenticeship systems, understanding the support systems in place and how things work while you are an apprentice can be difficult. Student discounts, bank accounts, …
Understanding Student Visas: A Comprehensive Guide for Students
In order to be able to study in another country, you will often need a student visa. Despite this, student visas and all of the terms and policies around them can be incredibly complicated and difficult to understand. This can make the whole process even …
Do apprenticeships count as full-time education? – A student FAQ
Apprenticeships are one of the main post-16 or post-18 options that you can choose to do, although you may also choose to do them at a later stage. They allow you to train in a specific career, through a mixture of on-the-job training and classroom-based …
Navigating the 9-1 GCSE Grading System: A Comprehensive Guide
GCSEs can be difficult to understand. Whether it’s the content you don’t quite understand or the GCSE exams themselves, students can often anxious or overwhelmed by big exams like these. However, another thing that can be worrying for both students and their parents/ guardians is …
How to List GCSEs and A-Levels on a CV
Applying for jobs or even further levels of education can be scary, especially when you’re not entirely sure how to put your application together. While a CV can often be an important part, it can be difficult to know what’s actually meant to go on …
GCSE Results Appeal: Is it Worth Pursuing?
Getting your GCSE results is a nerve wrecking process, believe me, I’ve been there. However, if you don’t get the grades that you feel you deserved, it may even feel devastating. If you really think that something is wrong with the grades that you received …