What grades don’t tell us (and how to assess yourself instead)

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Do you want your child to get the top grades? Or, do you want them to get the best grades for them? The vast majority of the parents who choose to work with us at Life More Extraordinary Academic Coaching are looking for help so their children can reach their full academic potential – not […]

Open House – August 2021: Find out about how you can work with us

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Did you miss our Open House on 17th August 2021? We invited people to come along who were interested in working with us in the 2021-2 academic year to:Find out how you can work with usUnderstand which way of working with us would be best for you (or whether it’s the right time for you at […]

How to make the most of online learning

For most secondary school students, the first two weeks of 2021 will be spent on online learning. We all have experience of this from the first coronavirus lockdown and subsequent isolations and many are dreading going back to it. In this post, I’m going to share some tips to help you get the most out […]

When should you write a UCAS personal statement?

Timing when you write and submit your UCAS personal statement well can make a huge difference to the levels of stress and success you experience in year 13. In this article, I’m going to explain when you should write your UCAS personal statement and why. When should you write a UCAS personal statement? My very […]

How to choose an Oxbridge college

If the process of applying to Oxford and Cambridge wasn’t intimidating enough, you might simply be overwhelmed by how to choose an Oxbridge college. Firstly, there are so many of them. Secondly, the all look so pretty. And, thirdly, aren’t they all pretty much the same? It’s very tempting to opt-out of making a choice […]

How important is a UCAS personal statement?

If you’re applying to university in the UK you might be asking, “How important is a UCAS personal statement?” Personal statements have changed in their nature and importance over the last twenty or so years. In this article, I’m going to let you know how important they are for different types of courses and different […]

What is a UCAS Personal Statement?

If you’re applying to university in the UK you may be wondering, “What is a UCAS personal statement?” and, “How important is a Personal Statement in the admissions process to a UK university?” In this blog post I’m going to: Explain what a UCAS personal statement is How it fits in with the other elements […]

What should you do in the summer holidays?

With the summer holidays fast approaching, parents have been asking me what their young people should be doing in the summer holidays. In this post I’ll be sharing the things students in years 7-13 should be doing in the summer holidays to give you some clarity and reassurance. What should you do in the summer […]

How to write a UCAS personal statement

If you’re applying to a UK university, one of the main concerns you’ll have is how to write a UCAS personal statement. In this blog post, I’m going to walk you through my tried-and-tested personal statement writing framework that has successfully helped people to get offers from universities as elite as Oxford and Cambridge, but […]

3 things to do (other than studying) to get better grades

Reaching your academic potential isn’t just about putting the hours in with your textbooks. Achievement in any sphere of life also requires downtime and time for reflection. In this post, I’m going to be talking about 3 things to do (other than studying) to get better grades. 1. Sleep well Sleep is fundamental to getting […]