The Sherpa Blog
STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.
Sherpa x GEW 2022 Giveaway Rules & Guidelines
James Gurnett
2 years ago
Rules and guidelines on how to enter the Sherpa giveaway to celebrate Global Education Week 2022.
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What is it like for UK students to apply to US universities?
James Gurnett
2 years ago
Everything you need to know about US universities if you are looking to apply from the UK.
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How to write an analytical GCSE English essay
Ruth D
3 years ago
The best ways to write an analytical GCSE English essay.
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Ultimate Revision Guide to GCSE English Language Paper 1
James Gurnett
3 years ago
Pass your GCSE English Language Paper 1 exam with help from our ultimate revision guide.
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Do's and Don'ts for GCSE English Language Paper 1 Question 2
Ruth D
3 years ago
Ace paper 1 question 2 of the GCSE English Language exam with these quality tips and tricks from a qualified teacher!
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Escaping the Solar Wind | Earth's Natural Force Field
Helen N
3 years ago
No this isn't sci-fi. The Earth has its own force field. We promise.
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Back to School Tips from a Psychologist
James Gurnett
3 years ago
A few months ago, we sat down with Dr Ian Gargan, CEO of Imagine Health, a medical doctor and forensic psychologist to chat about how students can better prepare themselves at school.
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The Ultimate Back to School Guide 2025
Russell Kilgour
3 years ago
Get #BackToSchoolReady with our ultimate guide. We cover all the bases for each year group, so nothing is forgotten. Check off the items one by one, and you can't go wrong!
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10 Simple Ways to Boost Grades in 30 Days
James Gurnett
3 years ago
Get an unexpected result in your latest exam? Check out some of our tips to get back on track in 30 days.
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How to Write Your First CV Straight Out of School | Beginner’s Guide
Russell Kilgour
3 years ago
In this beginner-friendly guide, we're going to teach you how to create a CV that gets you the job you desire.
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GCSE Maths You Will Use Everyday As An Adult
Russell Kilgour
3 years ago
What will you actually use maths for later in life? Read this Interesting blog on the real world benefits of studying Maths at GCSE. Your future career and life will be improved by working ha
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How to Study During the Half Term Break | Kickstart Guide
James Gurnett
3 years ago
Is this a catch-up week or are you planning to do work every day of break? It's important to relax - but also keep up the habit of learning!
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Music whilst studying? The good, the bad and the ukulele
James Gurnett
3 years ago
We all have our own different methods of studying and revising. Some people work with music in the background, from lo-fi beats and jazz to rap.
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What is the equation for Photosynthesis?
James Gurnett
3 years ago
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, bacteria and photosynthetic protists produce chemical energy (ATP) from light.
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7 Reasons Why Mock Exams are Super-Important
James Gurnett
3 years ago
Mocks linger in this strange ethereal realm between importance and neglect in a student's mind. But over the last few years, the importance of mock exams has grown significantly.
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