It’s that time of year again. Making a list, checking it twice, screwing it up in a ball of frustation and wondering whether you really have got the right idea of what to get for the GCSE or A Level student in your life. My gift buying philosophy has always been, as William Morris would […]
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Maybe you’ve been following my blogs for a while and you’re signed up to my email newsletter. Maybe you hand around my Facebook page or Twitter account hungrily clicking on my tweets to get more inspiration and how-to advice to move you forwards with your exams. And, maybe you’ve been checking out the information page […]
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You may have been checking out the information page about my course for parents and students, The Exam Success Formula, and wondering whether you should sign yourself and your child up for it. You may even have broached the subject with your son or daughter. If you’ve met with some resistance from them, in this […]
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We’re getting to the serious part of the academic year now and people are starting to take exams very, very seriously. If you’re wondering how to increase your child’s sense of purpose, self-discipline and determination you should consider signing up for my study skills course for parents and students, The Exam Success Formula. It’s designed […]
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As the results days for GCSEs and A Levels draw nearer there’s a high probability that you’re losing sleep over your results. You probably remember that results day is coming along several times per day and get a sick feeling in your stomach and shivers down your spine. Your worry levels are through the roof. […]
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I’m a podcast addict. There, I said it. The thing I love about podcasts is that they’re there in my pocket (or my handbag) to educate or entertain me whenever I’m getting on with one of the humdrum tasks of life, or when I need some company. They’re not like blog posts or YouTube videos […]
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If you’re applying to university you’re probably slightly befuddled about what lecturers and admissions tutors are actually looking for. That’s why I was so excited to speak to Eleanor Snare, teaching fellow at the School of Design at the University of Leeds. Eleanor teaches third year students, supervises dissertations, and is heavily involved with open […]
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If you’re struggling to write your personal statement for university it can be really tempting to pay a professional to write it for you. After all, they know what they’re doing, they can do it quickly and easily and you know for certain that what you submit to UCAS will tick all the boxes. Right? […]
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Writing a UCAS personal statement is a tricky and intimidating process. There’s so much at stake and it’s difficult to know what to put in, what to leave out, how to start it, how to structure it and how to finish it. In this article I’m aiming to give you the definitive guide on where […]
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In order to reach your full potential in your exams you need to manage your time really well. That doesn’t just mean in the run up to exams with a solid study routine and a revision plan. It means in the exam itself. In today’s post I’m going to be giving you my top tips […]
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