You may have heard of honorary degrees being awarded to some of your favourite celebrities, even people who aren’t actively involved in university or academia. Did you know that honorary degrees have been awarded for hundreds of years, as far back as the 1400s! The …
How Long Does University Clearing Last?
Waiting for A-Level results or equivalent qualifications can definitely be nerve-wracking – especially if you think you might not have done as well as you hoped! This can make the summer holidays feel very long and scary, as you wonder whether you will have enough …
30+ A-Level History NEA Ideas
When I took A-Level History, doing the NEA was my favourite part. Having so much more independence and control over my own work was exciting and much more engaging than just being in lessons or doing exams. However, it was also pretty daunting. All kinds …
25+ A-Level English Language investigation NEA ideas
When A-Level English Language students learn that they have to complete an investigation for their NEA, most students get excited! After all, you get to choose a topic of your own choosing. Consequently, you could be working on something that actually excites you! However, it …
How Much Does Going to a Russell Group Uni Matter?
‘Russell Group’ is a term that most prospective university students hear a lot when applying to university. You may recognise some of their universities, such as the University of Oxford and Cambridge, as world-leading institutions. However, are these universities so prestigious because of their role …
9 Tips to help you get a 9 in GCSE Geography
Geography is a popular subject for many students when choosing their GCSEs. (You can see how popular in this Think Student article). It’s a great subject, known for including aspects of both science and humanities subjects. Some people really enjoy this, but it can also …
How To Revise For A-Level Modern Foreign Languages
Doing a modern foreign language as an A-Level can be incredibly difficult. In fact, students often consider languages to be one of the hardest A-Levels that you can do. For me, having done one myself, I feel that the biggest problem are the exams. This …
How To Make Your UCAS Application Stand Out
For me, applying for university was probably one of the most stressful parts of sixth form and that’s including exams, coursework and balancing all of that with the rest of my life. Each year, thousands of students apply, but there’s only a certain number of …
GCSE Music Compositions: 10 Things You Need to Get Started
GCSE Music is a great qualification for students with musical experience who want to formally study the subject. The course includes lots of different aspects of music you might not have come across before. There’s a performance part, which students are generally most familiar with, …
HNC vs HND: What’s the Difference?
HNCs and HNDs are becoming very common terms in education. They are both practical based courses, meaning they can seem pretty similar. However, they are definitely not the same qualifications! Therefore, knowing the difference between them is becoming increasingly important, to help individuals decide their …