Exams can be scary things. Have you ever felt sick in your stomach the morning before a test, so much so you can hardly eat your breakfast? Have your palms ever been so slippery with sweat that your pen keeps slipping out of your fingers as you try to write an essay in an English […]
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It’s Wednesday morning, the period before lunch. Your stomach is gently growling as you anticipate the tuna-mayo sandwich (with thinly sliced cucumber – it has to be thin, the texture matters) sitting in the cute Cath Kidston-esque lunchbox you bought on the market last time you took a Saturday shopping trip. The growling seems to be made worse […]
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You’re reading this because you want the best grades. You want to get into the best universities and excel in all areas of your life. Often, making big strides towards your goals actually just requires small changes in your day-to-day behaviours. Replace old habits that weren’t helping you with new ones that move you closer […]
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Imagine the effect on your grades if you revised for 5 minutes per day every day. That would mean revising for: 35 minutes per week 150 minutes per month (2.5 hours) Approximately 1,050 minutes in the seven months until exams begin (17.5 hours) The impact of adding a measly five minutes of revision to your […]
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Do you love Strictly Come Dancing? I do. I’m rarely happier than when I sit down on a Saturday night to watch the shimmies, the sparkles and the spangles of the magical world that is Strictly. I smile from ear to ear as I watch the chasses, heel-leads and lifts. I shout at Craig when […]
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What should you put in your opening sentence? Do your AS grades matter? Do you need to have relevant work experience? How important is your further reading? These are all questions I’m asked all the time about personal statements. So, I thought the best thing to do would be to go directly to an Admissions […]
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I think I understand you. You’re reading this because you’re ambitious for your future. You’re reading this because you want the best grades. And, you’re reading this because you’re willing to do whatever it takes to fulfill your ambitions and get those grades. Today, I’m going to share with you the biggest thing that helped me […]
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Are you applying to university this autumn? Yes! Then you’ll know you have to write a personal statement as part of your UCAS application. The trouble is, if you’re like many of my other readers, you’re finding this both stressful and difficult. Many of my readers have come to me with questions like: Where do […]
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Want to know what the best piece of advice I’ve ever been given? It’s really simple. But, it’s also magical in it’s effects. Ready for it? Just Ask. Watch the video to find out why it’s so powerful… The Best Piece of Advice I’ve Ever Had Now tweet this: My older sister gave me this […]
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Want to know what the best piece of advice I’ve ever been given? It’s really simple. But, it’s also magical in it’s effects. Ready for it? Just Ask. Watch the video to find out why it’s so powerful… The Best Piece of Advice I’ve Ever Had Now tweet this: My older sister gave me this […]
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