As soon as you start sixth form or college your teachers will start talking about university even though it seems like it is ages away. For some people they will already have an ideal course in mind so the choice is easy, but for others it’s a little more
The summer between your GCSEs and A Levels is the last summer that you will have completely free for a couple of years so you obviously do not want to spend it studying. Until you have your GCSE results you might not even know what you’re studying in year
Unlike the old modular science A Levels, the new A Level now requires you to complete various core practicals throughout the course. Whilst these do not contribute towards your final grade, most universities still require you to pass this element and you can be asked questions about them in the
The new A Level science courses now require students to complete a practical element which doesn’t influence your final grade but you do receive a pass or a fail. Many universities require you to have a pass in this practical element for science-based courses so it is important to
For those of you that don’t know, EPQ stands for Extended Project Qualification and it is another subject taken on by many A Level students. Unlike regular A Levels it is a one year course that is equivalent to an AS Level and it requires around 90 hours of
A Level biology is notorious for being content-heavy, but unfortunately that isn’t the only aspect of it that people struggle with. Thankfully, there are revision tips for even the toughest parts of your biology course so that you can conquer anything that the exam board throw at you! 1.
Chemistry has always had a reputation of being a tough A Level: the concepts are difficult, there’s a lot to learn and the exam questions are demanding. Whilst this may be true, there are still some parts of the course that we consider to be easier or more difficult
Dentistry is one of the most competitive courses that you can apply to at university with only 15 universities in the UK offering it as a course. Alongside the small amount of places there are also high entry requirements of AAA (at minimum) and required A Levels are you have
We've compiled an awesome guide of the best tips and tricks by students who have aced their A-levels. Check them out below and see what you find useful! 1. Gather your study materials before you start This includes snacks, water, textbooks, paper and just about everything else you’ll need.
A levels are the most common choice for any student moving from secondary school to sixth form, however there are other options available. The International Baccalaureate is a qualification that is equivalent to A levels but aims to give a student a more rounded education instead. 1. Subjects When taking
