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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Independent study skills are vital if students are to reach their full academic potential in their GCSEs and A Levels. But, most students have really poor independent study skills. They don’t know how to manage their time or energy, what to do when they get bored, or how to revise effectively. This means that many […]
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With schools closed and the whole nation learning from home, some schools are able to provide a more interactive learning experience than others. For students and families where schools are only providing worksheets and relying on parents to do much of the teaching, you may be be craving some ‘proper’, expert teaching. In this blog […]
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Over the last five years, I’ve taught thousands of students to study more effectively through my coaching, courses, club, blog and podcast. But now, during the Covid-19 pandemic, these skills are more crucial than ever. So, from tomorrow morning, I’m going to be teaching a course on How to Study Independently during the Corona Crisis […]
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Coronavirus is a dreadful thing. It’s changing our lives in ways most of us never imagined was possible. But, for our young people it’s important to keep thinking ahead and planning for their futures, whilst continuing their education at home. I’m sure, like other major historical events, Coronavirus is going to be richly studied in […]
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Are you struggling to find successful ways of making homeschooling and working from home work for your family? Maybe you’re struggling for space, feel out of sorts because your whole life has suddenly been thrown up in the air and are struggling to get anything done. I’ve been working at home for five years now, […]
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