The system of education in the UK is complex and uses a wide variety of terminology that can be difficult to make sense of. While many students are familiar with the more mainstream courses, such as A-Levels, there are a wide range of equally official …
The Equivalent of A-Levels in Scotland? – Scottish Highers Explained
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, many students decide to move on to further education after completing their GCSEs. Many of these students will decide to study A-Levels. Typically, when taking A-Levels, students take 3 courses. However, some decide to take 4 or study additional …
Sixth Form Requirements: How Many and Which GCSEs Do You Need?
At the end of Year 11, after completing GCSEs, school students decide whether to pursue an apprenticeship, or apply to a sixth form to further their education in a more academic way. Many people worry about whether their GCSE grades are good enough to get …
Do T-Levels Have an Age Limit For Students?
When students start thinking of higher education after secondary school, they are often uncertain about the options they have in regard to their studies. One of the options that were introduced recently for students to choose after GCSEs are T-Levels. These were introduced in September …
How Many UCAS Points Do You Need For University?
Points based systems have always been integral in most aspects of our lives as students, including our university applications. A-Level grades and extracurriculars are arguably the most common terms that come up during the application process. You may be surprised to hear that many universities …
How Many Universities Can You Apply to Via UCAS?
Trying to find the perfect university to go to can be a very challenging experience. You may not be sure which course you would like to study. You may also be worried about how far away you will be from home. There are so many …
What Happens if You Don’t Get into Sixth Form College?
The fear of not being accepted into a sixth form college is one that has been felt at least briefly by most high school students, so please do yourself a favour and do not panic! You are most certainly not the first student to not …
3+ Ways To Get GCSEs After Leaving School (for Adults)
GCSEs are arguably one of the most important sets of examinations for teenagers, setting them up for college or sixth form and their A-Levels. This can lead on to university and eventually their jobs afterwards. The weight that the exams carry is therefore huge, so …
Can You Re-use Your Personal Statement For UCAS?
A personal statement is essentially a description of you. It is used to inform universities of your interests, talents and accomplishments. This will make you seem like a desirable applicant. Applying to university can be a stressful time. Your personal statement may seem daunting to …
Top 10 Best Online GCSE Courses in 2024
The process of choosing GCSE subjects can be challenging, especially when you are a student in Years 8-9 and are unsure of what you plan on doing later in life. For this reason, it’s completely normal that we all need some guidance at times. On …