Scattered across the UK are thousands of private schools that over half a million students attend every year. However, some questions an inquirer may have include the following: are UK private schools worth it? What are the advantages and disadvantages of attending them, if any? …
15 Ways to Improve Your School as Head Boy or Head Girl
If you are reading this article, it means that you are a head student at your school, or are considering applying for the position. If you are the latter then this article will be helpful when you come to the interview process, as the panel …
Top 10 Easiest Medical Schools for Admission (by Acceptance Rate)
Medical schools across the UK are notoriously difficult to get into. Medicine is a very popular course, so there is lots of competition for a limited number of places. If you are deciding which medical schools you want to apply to, you may want to …
Should You Drop Out of University?
Dropping out of university: most university students think about it, and quite a few students consider it seriously. Every student knows that there are plenty of factors involved in the process of dropping out – your future options, your finances, and most importantly, whether it’s …
How Do University Credits Work? – Student’s Guide
Students tend to talk about the percentage they achieved in an exam or a piece of coursework, but they don’t really talk much about university credits. University credits are essential to completing your degree and yet it probably doesn’t even cross most student’s minds. Credits …
What are the Equivalent Grades to Pass, Merit and Distinction?
It can be difficult to compare different qualifications in the UK, even when they’re at the same level. This is because many of them use different grading systems that can leave you feeling confused about how they match up. This can be especially true for …
Do Universities Accept BTECs?
With BTECs becoming an increasingly popular option amongst school and college students, a lot of questions arise, especially when it comes to university. Students commonly think that having done BTECs rather than A-levels puts their university application in jeopardy. Are universities put off by BTECs? …
How Do You Take a Gap Year in the UK
For many students, going straight to university after finishing A-Levels is not the best option. Some people want to take a year out to travel, work, or decide if they even want to continue into higher education. It can be a great way to gain …
Can You Lie About GCSE Grades on UCAS?
The importance of GCSE qualifications can’t really be overstated. For one reason or another, your GCSEs may not go as you had planned or hoped, and unfortunately, some students do find themselves disappointed on results day. Many students find themselves tempted to lie about their …
Do Universities Have Half Term?
Going to university is an exciting thing – you are entering the next stage of both your education and your life, full of new opportunities, both social and academic. Most university courses last between 3 – 5 years, but obviously students aren’t constantly at university for …