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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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On Sunday 7th June, The Sunday Times had a front-page story about how education, particularly for secondary students, would continue to be disrupted because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The key points made were: The summer exams in 2021 are likely to be disrupted. Two options being considered are postponing exams until July to give students […]
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by homework and revision but you’re bored, you’ve got no energy and your mind is scattered by all the distractions around you? The Pomodoro technique can help you. What is the Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro technique is a very simple productivity system. You basically set a timer for 25 minutes […]
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If you’ve asked me for recommendations about which revision guides to buy, you’ll probably have been surprised by my answer. You see, I don’t recommend revision guides for two reasons: It’s ten years since I was teaching in the classroom so any knowledge I would have based on actually use of revision guides is a […]
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