Some secondary schools allocate places based on a more flexibleDirect Schools Admission (DSA) process, which recognises students' non-academic talents rather than academic grades. Students can seek admission to a secondary school based on their talents and achievements in sport, the arts or leadership...
’m not here to brag to you about my grades, but to share with you the importance of using the effective study system. This has nothing to do with intelligence, smart, or even hardworking. The only thing that matters is how you study in a way that makes a difference in your grades....
With A-level and GCSE results expected in the coming weeks, Simon Winchester, the Academic Director at independent day and boarding school St Margaret’s School in Bushey, has shared some useful tips and advice for pupils and parents to help them to prepare for the day when it comes. How ...
Generally, universities would ask for 5 GCSEs at grades 4 (C) or above which includes Maths, English and sometimes Biology. If you don’t have English and maths, you can now complete Functional Skills courses in their place. For A Levels, you’d previously need at least two in a subjec...
Your grades - both A Level and GCSE Any questions you would like to ask Your personal statement Pen and paper to jot down any important names, numbers or information Typically, all you will need to do in the call is confirm your grades and answer a few short questions. Admission tutors...
Achieve a top grade in all your GCSE exams whilst spending half of your time doing the things you enjoy. I explain why note-taking isNOTthe way forward and how it can have adverse effect on grades. Why working back-to-front actually boosts results in the long run. ...
Intermediate levelapprenticeship– this allows you to train in roles such as a receptionist, waiter, housekeeper and bar attendant. A minimum of five GCSE passes at grades A* to C are required to apply. Advanced levelapprenticeship– provides you with the opportunity to train as a hotel manager...
My own research into this was a small study done several years ago. The time was different, the technology was different and the school was different. So the result, which clearly showed that the grades of the “laptop class” we had introduced improved more over the year than the rest of...
I am mentally preparing myself for a roasting here! [grin] Ok, so I grew up in a very working-class family and was the first to go to uni. Nobody ever...
It’s no secret that the jump from A-Levels to university is a big one - almost as big as the jump from GCSE to A-Levels!.The modules are harder, the time you’ll actually spend in classes is far less, and even your grades take a bit of effort to understand. ...