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What to Expect in the 13+ Exam & Pre-Tests
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Russell Kilgour

2 months ago

We cover all of the 13+ pre-test and exam content you will face during your application to UK private schools including popular interview questions.
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The Ultimate Guide to 13+ Common Entrance | 2024 Entry
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Russell Kilgour

2 months ago

A complete guide on understanding the 13+ Common Entrance procedure. We include a breakdown of the timeline for applying, what schools require and how to make sure you pass them first time!
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How are Children Assessed at KS3?
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Russell Kilgour

2 months ago

Find out exactly what your child may be studying at KS3, how they are assessed and why it is important for later years.
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What to Expect in the 11+ Exams
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Russell Kilgour

3 months ago

Everything you need to know about whats in the 11+ exam papers including example questions and solutions from each. Are you smarter than a 10-year-old?
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How to Get Ready for Secondary School
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Diane

3 months ago

Qualified teacher Diane describes the step up to secondary school and what you will be expected to know in English - complete with helpful ways to revise and track progress.
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How to Get Full Marks in A-level Business and Economics Essay Questions
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Oliver W

4 months ago

Many students studying Business & Economics at A-level lose marks on the 9-25 mark essay questions in their exams. This blog, by tutor Oliver, covers all you need to claim top marks!
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The Pomodoro Revision Technique 🍅
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Russell Kilgour

5 months ago

Find out everything you need to know about using the Pomodoro technique for revision, how it works and its main benefits and problems.
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10 Tips to Help You Get Revising & Handle Exam Stress
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Zoe E

5 months ago

Exam season is nearly here and revision is well underway (hopefully!). These 10 tips will quickly help you manage your stress and revision.
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How Do You Know If Your Child Needs a Tutor?
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David B

5 months ago

It can be tough to figure out what to do when you think your child might need a tutor. Author David is a parent to a teenager and tutors himself, so he has laid out his advice to all parents.
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How to Study Based On Your Learning Style
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Hannah

5 months ago

Tutor Hannah gives you some insightful study tips on how to revise based on your preferred style of learning!
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6 Important Steps to Become a Veterinarian
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Archie W

6 months ago

Veterinary Medicine student Archie describes how you can make your dream of becoming a vet come true. It starts when you choose your school subjects and takes a lot of preparation.
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Interstellar Travel - Science Fiction or Reality?
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Fatema A

6 months ago

Is it possible to travel to another star system? Is everything you see in science fiction fake? Or could they be true in just a matter of time? Our qualified science teacher Fatema explores..
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What To Do If You Fail Your Mocks
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Russell Kilgour

7 months ago

A step-by-step guide on how to recover from getting bad results in your mock exams. Don't worry! With a few tips and organisation, there is plenty time to turn things around before the final
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Pandemics of the 20th Century
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Sehar J

8 months ago

Did you know there have been 3 pandemics in the last century? Science tutor Sehar describes the trials and tribulations of how these events shaped society and the medical profession.
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Designing a Prosthetic Arm
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Ejay N

8 months ago

A deep dive into the technology needed to design and test a prosthetic arm, written by PhD researchers, one of which is a Sherpa tutor.
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