Everyone knows that Oxford and Cambridge want you to have amazing exam grades and an enormous capacity for hard work. But, other than this, no-one seems to be clear on what they’re looking for. Have you got the wrong idea? Many people believe that you have to have been to Eton and already own not […]
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You’ve probably heard of extracurricular activities, which are the things that you do over and above the curriculum, such as sport and music. However, do you know what supra-curricular activities are and why they are important? What are supra-curricular activities? Supra-curricular activities are things that you do to extend and […]
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Are you worrying so much about results day that you’re paralysed into in-action and not doing any revision? In this blog post, I’m going to show you how to get out of flight mode and into fight mode so that you actually get those grades. Fight or flight? If you’re stressing over results day and […]
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If your child is in year 7, 8 or 9 you’re probably wondering how to encourage them to take responsibility for revision and get into good habits for the years ahead. In this post I’m going to share with you some non-scary tips to help them get started and confident straight away. How to revise […]
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This post was sponsored by Ryman the stationers. Post-it notes can be used in lots of creative ways to really help you with your revision. In this video I’m going to show you five ways to use post-it notes to supercharge your revision. They are: Boost your memory Look, cover, say and write Test your sequencing Create […]
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This post was sponsored by Ryman the stationers. Creating revision posters and mind maps are a excellent way to help boost your grades. Posters and mind maps are great for: Checking what you know Linking ideas together Showing things in a visual format In this video I’m going to show you how to make revision […]
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This post was sponsored by Ryman the stationers. Flashcards are a fantastic way to break your revision of content heavy subjects up into bite sized chunks and to test yourself on your knowledge. In this video I’m going to show you: How to make flashcards from index cards All the ways you can use flashcards […]
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This post was sponsored by Ryman the stationers. Revision notes are a great way to condense and record your knowledge and understanding when you’re revising. In this video I’m going to show you how to make effective revision notes. If you’re a parent make sure you share this video with your child as it’s really […]
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I’m so excited that my book, The Ten Step Guide to Acing Every Exam You Ever Take is one year old today! I can’t believe it. To celebrate I’ve had this video made to share some of the lovely things that people have said about the book and showcase how the book can help you, […]
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If you’re thinking about enrolling in The Exam Success Formula, my study skills course for students and their parents, you’re probably wondering how you can make the most of the course and ensure that it’s not a big fat waste of money. In this post, I’m going to give you some suggestions about how to […]
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