Blog Posts under A Levels

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How to make your UCAS choices

by Anita Naik

This month marks the UCAS deadline (15th January) for undergraduate courses starting in September 2025, which means it's time to consider the next step in your journey towards university. Here's what you need to know about making UCAS firm choices.

After submitting your application, you can monitor...

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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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