The real achievement behind GCSE and A-Level results

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Would it surprise you to know that I don’t just look at GCSE and A-Level grades as being a reflection of academic ability? To me, they’re not just a measure of how ‘clever’ someone is. Instead, GCSE and A-Level grades tell a story, boiled down into a letter or a number, of two years of […]

A-Level Economics: What is it and what’s it like with Bill Morrison

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Are you considering taking A-Level Economics? Or, maybe you’re already studying it and are looking for more insight into how to study it effectively. In this interview with recently retired teacher, who was Head of the Economics and Business Department and a Principal Examiner setting exams and marking them for various exam boards, you can […]

How to get into medical school

Loads of people want to be a doctor. I can understand why. It’s a worthy, ethical profession that commands both respect and a high salary. However, this means it’s really competitive. To help my readers who’d like to study medicine I asked Nehal of Medtutors4u to answer some key questions about how to get into […]

How do you get paid work that also helps you get into university?

If you want to go to university you know that there’s a lot that goes into writing a really effective personal statement. You’ll also know that university is a very expensive commitment. But how do you get paid  work that helps you get into university? For this week’s blog I interviewed recruitment specialist, Leah Stewart, about how […]

Engineering careers: solve the world’s problems + a great starting salary

Would you like a career that: Uses all your intelligence, creativity, curiosity and problem solving abilities? Solves all the world’s most pressing problems like climate change and the aging population? Is at the cutting edge of technological and scientific development? Has more job opportunities than graduates, high starting salaries and rapid career progression? If you […]

Engineering careers: solve the world's problems + a great starting salary

Would you like a career that: Uses all your intelligence, creativity, curiosity and problem solving abilities? Solves all the world’s most pressing problems like climate change and the aging population? Is at the cutting edge of technological and scientific development? Has more job opportunities than graduates, high starting salaries and rapid career progression? If you […]