Exam anxiety: How to deal with exam anxiety with positive self-talk
You have worked so hard all year. You really want those top grades to get into university or so you can go to your chosen sixth form. You really don’t want all that hard work to go to waste by failing. But, there’s this voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough. It’s […]
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How to revise effectively for GCSE and A Levels: The Power Hour
One of the most frequent questions I get is how to revise effectively for GCSE and A Levels. My answer is simple: The Power Hour. I was using this revision technique years ago when I was at university to great effect. However, I first hear the term ‘Power Hour’ when Martin Griffin (co-author of The […]
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How to make a revision timetable and stick to it
When you make a revision timetable there are two vital things you must do: make a timetable that meets your revision needs stick to it once you’ve made it Today, I’m going to show you how to make a revision timetable that works and some tried and tested techniques to help you stick to it. How […]
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How to pass exams: 10 insanely popular tips and tricks
I can’t believe that my blog turned one this week! To celebrate, I’ve put together a list of the 10 most popular posts that show you how to pass exams. There are other posts that are in the top ten overall but these aren’t to do with exams. So, because exam season is fast approaching, […]
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Should I quit my part time job for school?
Recently Caitlin, one of my readers, wrote to me with this question: Would you recommend quitting my part time job for A Levels? At the moment it’s not having a great deal of impact except for that I have 6 days a week to complete work instead of 7, but I’m worried it will start […]
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Good marks: 7 ways character tops talent when it comes to getting good marks
Everyone wants good marks in their exams. Whether you’re taking your first GCSE or you’re in the final stretch of your A-Levels you’ll be gunning to do your level best. However, it can sometimes seem that those good marks are completely out of your reach. Maybe you believe that other people are more intelligent than […]
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How to find past papers, mark schemes and exam specifications online
When you’re studying for your GCSEs or A-Levels your exam specifications, past papers and mark schemes are crucial to your success. Today I’m going to show you, quickly and easily, how to find past papers, mark schemes and exam specifications online. Why would you want to find your boring old exam specification? Good question. Well, […]
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How to memorise quotes for your closed book English exam
If you’ve got a closed book English exam coming up this summer you’re probably daunted by the need to memorise quotes. No doubt there are loads of quotes you’ve underlined in the text as being really important and it just seems too much for your poor brain to take. Today I’m going to give you […]
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Why 500 readers have already signed up for this revision kickstarter program
Revision can be a pain in the bum if you let it. However, there is a way to make it efficient, focused and effective. I can show you how. It’s called the 5 Day Revision Kickstarter Challenge Last year I launched this challenge in exam season and, to this date, about 500 people have signed up […]
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11 things wise students do at half-term to boost their grades
Half-term is here! You’ve been longing for the relentless cycle of school, weekend, school, weekend to be broken for, oh, at least four weeks. Now is the time when you can make the most of a bit of breathing space, take a bit of time for yourself and catch-up on the things you know […]
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