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What to Expect Studying Politics at University

Toni

1 year ago

Politics Masters student Toni explains what your first year studying politics at university is like, complete with advice on preparing for the new style of learning to get ahead of the curve.

Should I Take a Gap Year?

Talha F

1 year ago

Should you take a gap year after school? What are the positives and negatives of taking a break before uni? Read about a medical student's advice and their experience taking a gap year.

Psychology Myths - Facts or Fiction?

Emma S

1 year ago

Ever wondered where these common myths come from and if is there any truth to them? Psychology tutor Emma debunks these popular myths and explains the truth that led to their inception.

Getting Ready for Year 2 of A-Level Business Studies

Naomi

1 year ago

Start your journey to top grades in A-level Business studies with our quick guide for gaining an advantage over the summer with minimum effort, so you can be prepared and enjoy the summer!

Fascinating Case Studies for A-Level Psychology

Emma S

1 year ago

Explore influential cases of Human Behaviour throughout recent history that prove to be fascinating case studies for studying A-level Psychology.

How to Quickly Find the Vertex of a Quadratic

Pervaiz S

1 year ago

This blog teaches you some quick methods of finding the roots and inflexion points of a quadratic curve, even when they have tricky coefficients that can cost you valuable time in the exams.

How to Prepare for the New IB Chemistry Exams

Filip S

1 year ago

Are you studying IB Chemistry? In 2025 some major changes to the curriculum and how the assessments are marked will come into effect. Read more in the blog about how to prepare!

Top 10 Literary Devices Every Student Should Know

Rahila A

1 year ago

A quick tip guide on the most important literary techniques that all students should know to effectively read between the lines and analyse famous English literature.

Applying to a Brand New Subject at University: My Politics Journey

Toni

1 year ago

Antonia takes you through her experience of getting offers to study Politics at all of her university choices without studying it at A-Level.

5 Tips for Smashing the GCSE Chemistry Exams

Ishali

1 year ago

Walk into your GCSE Chemistry exams with confidence using these tips! Discover examiner command words, discover online resources and create memory aids to boost your final grade.

GCSE Physics Equations Sheet

Shifa

1 year ago

We've collected all of the GCSE Physics equations and explained where to use them so you can solve every problem in the exam. There is a downloadable PDF version included too!

Tools to Integrate English Into Everyday Life

Oscar

1 year ago

You may think that learning is just reading or listening. In reality, it takes much more active participation than you might think to integrate a new topic into your everyday thinking!

5 Tips for Smashing the GCSE Biology Exams

William - Qualified Teacher

1 year ago

Top GCSE Biology exam tips from a qualified Biology teacher. Designed to help maximise your marks, this blog is essential to getting the highest grade possible in the upcoming exams.

How to WOW Your GCSE Poetry Examiner in 5 Steps

Lauren M

1 year ago

English Examiner Lauren gives her tips for English Literature GCSE Paper 2: Modern texts and Poetry. She provides a formula for success so you can WOW the examiner with your answer.

How Your Choices Can Help Fight Climate Change

Stephanie

1 year ago

As we celebrate Earth Day, we explore ways you can help fight climate change using small changes to your lifestyle that make a huge impact on the environment.

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