How to stop yourself panicking in exams
You’ve been working hard all year towards your exams. You’ve got big ambitions for what you want to do next. Everyone is expecting great things of you. The trouble is that you always seem to freeze or panic when you go into an exam. Your results are generally lower than expected and you’re always disappointed. […]
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How to make a revision timetable and stick to it
When you make a revision timetable there are two vital things you must do: make a timetable that meets your revision needs stick to it once you’ve made it Today, I’m going to show you how to make a revision timetable that works and some tried and tested techniques to help you stick to it. How […]
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How to pass exams: 10 insanely popular tips and tricks
I can’t believe that my blog turned one this week! To celebrate, I’ve put together a list of the 10 most popular posts that show you how to pass exams. There are other posts that are in the top ten overall but these aren’t to do with exams. So, because exam season is fast approaching, […]
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Should I quit my part time job for school?
Recently Caitlin, one of my readers, wrote to me with this question: Would you recommend quitting my part time job for A Levels? At the moment it’s not having a great deal of impact except for that I have 6 days a week to complete work instead of 7, but I’m worried it will start […]
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Good marks: 7 ways character tops talent when it comes to getting good marks
Everyone wants good marks in their exams. Whether you’re taking your first GCSE or you’re in the final stretch of your A-Levels you’ll be gunning to do your level best. However, it can sometimes seem that those good marks are completely out of your reach. Maybe you believe that other people are more intelligent than […]
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11 things wise students do at half-term to boost their grades
Half-term is here! You’ve been longing for the relentless cycle of school, weekend, school, weekend to be broken for, oh, at least four weeks. Now is the time when you can make the most of a bit of breathing space, take a bit of time for yourself and catch-up on the things you know […]
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Special announcement: free, live workshop (you’re invited!)
I’m always searching for new ways to help you get better grades. When I found this opportunity I knew I had to bring it to you. Watch the video where I explain what it is and say “Yes!” to your invite. Sign-up for the workshop here: Got questions about the live workshop? All your questions are […]
Continue reading Special announcement: free, live workshop (you're invited!)
I’m always searching for new ways to help you get better grades. When I found this opportunity I knew I had to bring it to you. Watch the video where I explain what it is and say “Yes!” to your invite. Sign-up for the workshop here: Got questions about the live workshop? All your questions are […]
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Termly review: 9 Questions to ask yourself so you improve your grades next term
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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3 Compelling Reasons You Should Thank a Teacher Today (in a video)
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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