Good note-taking skills have many benefits for students, from improving active listening to comprehension and retention. Yet, many students only record around a third of important lessons and lecture notes.
This is because note-taking is a tricky method. Not only do you have to listen, but then you...
Read more ›Many students make the same mistakes when studying, whether it's not managing their time well, not taking breaks, or only playing to their strengths. Here's how to avoid the top 10 mistakes and improve your exam performance.
Not actively engaging your brain as you studyYou may be studying, revi...
Read more ›If you're on a maths degree, you can't just study by just going to lectures and taking notes. Maths at degree level is a subject that requires active involvement both in and out of the lecture hall, and that means: you have to pay attention, you need to take copious notes in lectures, and you have t...
Read more ›So, hopefully you've decided you're going to give Oxbridge a go and you're working away on your personal statement (if not, hint: start drafting!). There are loads of resources out there on what makes a good personal statement, including this video created for UCAS by someone who reads them all day ...
Read more ›Accountancy is the fastest growing area of business activity and also the universal language of commerce, underpinning economies the world over. If you are thinking of pursing a career in accountancy you will probably have a strong set of skills; the obvious number one skill will be maths, but payin...
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