by Alix Hibble | Last updated Jun 27, 2024 | First published on Apr 26, 2023 |
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? Whether it’s the last month of your holidays, or even last few days before your deadline, we...
by William Wadsworth | Last updated Nov 22, 2024 | First published on Apr 6, 2023 |
Studying for exams isn’t a walk in the park. Most students find the endless revision and thoughts of exam day pretty stressful. But don’t worry. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, keep reading to find out exactly how to reduce your exam season anxiety...
by William Wadsworth | Last updated Nov 22, 2024 | First published on Mar 16, 2023 |
The pegword method is a really 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! Our...
by Kerri-Anne Edinburgh | Last updated Nov 18, 2024 | First published on Mar 16, 2023 |
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...
by Kerri-Anne Edinburgh | Last updated Nov 18, 2024 | First published on Mar 14, 2023 |
Whether you’re a seasoned journal-keeper with a stack of filled notebooks by your desk, or a complete beginner about to crack open a crisp new journal … the truth is, sometimes inspiration just doesn’t strike. You don’t know what to journal about. So, to help you get...
by William Wadsworth | Last updated Apr 1, 2026 | First published on Feb 24, 2023 |
You spend hours studying. But how much thought do you actually give to the strategies you’ll use as you take your test or exam? Give a little thought to the techniques you’ll follow in the test itself, and you can have a massive impact on your exam results, no...
