Blog Posts under A Level

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How a tutor can help if you didn't get the grades you wanted

by Anna Michaelidou

Those all important results have just been published and you look down at the grades with a mixture of emotions; hope, anxiety, fear, excitement. Many, many students will have felt that feeling of despair as they realise that one of more of the grades was not as good as they would have hoped. So, wh...

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The International Baccalaureate or A-levels?

by Anna Michaelidou

A debate that has recently caught my eye is the difference between the International Baccalaureate (IB) and A-levels, and which is a better option for students. With my eldest child now in secondary school it is definitely something I have become more aware of although, in truth, I know very little ...

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Congratulations A-Level Students!

by Sarah Adams

Thousands of teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their A-level results today!

According to UCAS over 400,000 University places have now been confirmed.

As of midnight, 409,410 people had been accepted onto a higher education course - the largest number ever recorded on ...

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Guide To Choosing Your A-Levels

by Sarah Adams

Many GCSE students who hope to go to University in years to come will be looking at making the their A-level choices. Whether you've already decided or haven't got a clue, we've put together a guide that can help you make the right selection of subjects for your future.

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Top Ten Exam Survival Tips!

by Hayley Cook

A recent article on NewStatesman (http://www.newstatesman.com/education/2014/05/laurie-penny-how-pass-your-damn-exams) has criticised exams, stating that they are a 'pointless waste of time' and that the key to passing them is how well you 'play the system'. The article claims that a good exam techn...

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