Blog Posts tagged A Levels

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Is the Extended Project Qualification worth doing?

by Anita Naik

As you enter Year 12, you have the chance to take an Extended Project Qualification, also known as the EPQ. This is a Level 3 qualification that some students in England and Wales take alongside their A-Levels to add to their UCAS points and develop skills that will help them at university.

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Results Day | What to do if you don't get the results you need

by Anita Naik

Not achieving the GCSE results required for A-Levels and university can feel devastating, but regardless of the cause, don't let lower grades deter you from pursuing your academic and career aspirations.

Failing to achieve the results you hoped for doesn't mark the end of your academic ambitions. W...

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How to revise for your post Christmas mock exams

by Anita Naik

If you have mocks looming post-Christmas, you're not alone. Thousands of GCSE and A-level students will have mocks in January and February. And while it's hard to have to study through the winter break, here's how to keep the momentum going.

Mock exams may seem like a waste of time, but they play a...

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Practical Study Tips for A-Level Students

by Anita Naik

A-levels are challenging; aside from the course material, there's pressure for grades for predictions and a university place. This is where effective study strategies can help. You can enhance your learning and perform better in exams with the following study tips tailored for A-level study.

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Retaking your Maths GCSE

by Anita Naik

More than 167,000 students in England received grade 3 or lower on their maths paper, about 21,000 more than in 2022, meaning thousands will be resitting their maths GCSE exams this year or next.

In England, students need maths and English GCSEs at grade 4 or above to qualify for further study - ye...

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