Let’s dive into my “all-time most-asked questions” list and tackle the thorny issue of how many hours you should be studying for each day. As an expert study coach there are LOTS of questions I get asked frequently, from whether it’s OK to listen to music while...
Let’s cut through the noise: there are dozens of slightly different approaches to studying effectively. You’ve probably discovered many already, thanks to viral Tiktok videos, endless study guides and YouTuber’s detailed pitches. Perhaps you’re a little confused about...
Personal statements are hard to get right. With so many talented students applying for the same courses, how can you make sure that you stand out for all the right reasons? The personal statement (or ‘personal’ or ‘college admissions’ essay for our American audience!)...
Studying for exams isn’t always a walk in the park. Most students find the endless revision and thoughts of exam day pretty stressful. So don’t worry. If it’s all getting a bit much, and you’re feeling tense and scared – you’re in...
The pegword method is a useful mnemonic device for learning a list of items in order, particularly when those items are concrete, visual objects rather than abstract concepts. Without further ado, here’s how the technique works, and how to use it! Prefer to...
PEMDAS, GEMDAS, BIDMAS and BODMAS. It sounds like the start of a wacky kids TV show tune … but they’re all actually clever mnemonics – acronyms to be exact – to help you remember one thing: the order of operations for mathematical calculations. Confused? Not for much...
