When you start thinking about ways to approach your revision, your initial thoughts may be to type up your notes or highlight important points in your textbook. Although these methods can work for some, active →
Start thinking about course and university options early When submitting your GCSE options, you should already have a rough idea of the direction you would like to take with further study. Knowing this will help →
The second half of the 11+ English paper involves composition, where candidates show that they can create a structured, descriptive piece of writing with good vocabulary, grammar and spelling. Here are some examples of the →
Putting a child through the 11+ is a stressful experience for pupils and parents alike. With most top schools heavily oversubscribed and having to think up ever more stringent entry requirements, the exams are tougher →
A few weeks ago I caught up with an old friend from university who now works full-time as an (exceptionally successful) 11+ tutor, and we compared notes on how to best prepare pupils for the →
The Personal Statement — not as scary as it seems To apply for a place at university in the UK candidates are required to fill in and submit their UCAS form online. This is relatively straightforward, →