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Your options if university isn't working out

by Anita Naik

If university has yet to turn out how you wanted it to, you're not alone. More than 40,000 undergraduate students dropped out of their courses between the start of August 2022 and the end of August 2023 .

Yet, if your first try at university isn't working out, your higher education journey is not a...

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Does homework help improve learning?

by Anita Naik

The pros and cons of homework are always hotly debated, with some parents and teachers feeling it has little value and others believing regular set homework pays dividends. According to an Ofsted report currently, more than a third of parents don't think their primary school child should be doing ho...

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The best online learning tools and apps

by Anita Naik

You can't go wrong with online learning tools and apps to make academic life easier and more efficient. These run the gauntlet from revision aids to mind map creators, citation helpers, and tools that help you collaborate with peers and experts. Whatever your academic goals for 2025, here is our pic...

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Revision strategies that work

by Anita Naik

Revision season is here whether you're in Year 11 or Year 13 (or one of the years in between). Studies by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) have found that 85% of students struggle to revise.

One reason is that revision is a long process that takes several months, meaning it's to...

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Can I do a degree with two A Levels?

by Anita Naik

Dropping one of your A Levels or not making it through your mocks in one subject doesn't mean you can no longer get a degree or go to university. While most universities require three A-levels, there are things you can do that will help you get into university with two A Levels.

These range from vo...

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