Exam mindset is enormously important for getting the top grades. Developing a positive exam mindset that helps you get the top grades starts with one smart decision: deciding to succeed. When I was at school, aiming to get a place at Cambridge University, getting anything less than straight As simple wasn’t an option in my […]
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You know that comfy pair of leggings (or snazzy yoga pants)? The ones you pull on when you want to be comfy, chill-out and relax? But, also the things that allow you to stretch your limbs and make you limber? Well, they’ve got more in common with your exam target grades than you think. You […]
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The autumn term is over. You might have dumped your school bag in a corner to be forgotten until the night before you go back in January. You might be busily drawing up a revision plan for the mocks that you’re taking in January. Or, you might be wondering ‘Where are the mince pies?’ and rushing […]
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If you took the fear of failure out of the equation, what would you do? This is a probing and deep question. It really makes you delve into what’s important to you. It also highlights what you’re not doing because you fear failure. If you want to be extraordinary and do extraordinary things you really have […]
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As I was getting ready for bed last night I said to my husband: “I wish I was less me-like.” He looked at me with a subtle roll of the eyes (thinking to himself, “We’re in for one of those kinds of conversations are we?”). “What do you mean?” He said. “Well, I just wish I […]
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Fear of failure. Just thinking those words sends shivers down my spine. Even on my most positive days the fear of failure seems to hunt me down and sow seeds of doubt in my mind. And, I think you feel the same way too. Recently two people have contacted me to talk about their fear of […]
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When did you last take a moment to thank a teacher? When someone has shared their time and expertise with you it’s just good manners to say ‘Thank you’. And, you know what? It also feels REALLY good. For both of you. But, there are also some selfish reasons for saying thank you. When you […]
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The best way to prepare for any interview is to anticipate the questions you’ll be asked. Oxbridge interview questions range from the generic “Why do you want to study blah?” and “What’s your greatest weakness?” (more on these here) to the specific. In this post I’m sharing some questions that successful Oxbridge applicants remember being […]
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Oxbridge interviews are full of mystique. You hear alarming stories of things being thrown at candidates to see how they react. There are rumours of outright craziness from candidates like the time an Oxford interviewee was asked ‘What is courage?’. They replied ‘This,’ and walked straight out of the room. These stories can fill the […]
Continue reading Oxbridge interviews are full of mystique. You hear alarming stories of things being thrown at candidates to see how they react. There are rumours of outright craziness from candidates like the time an Oxford interviewee was asked ‘What is courage?’. They replied ‘This,’ and walked straight out of the room. These stories can fill the […]
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