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The Pros and Cons of Online Tuition

by Sara

Many articles have been written about the disadvantages of online tuition. Parents and students have a natural tendency to assume that online tuition can hardly match face to face tuition. Our experience reveals that much depends on what subject is being taught, the age of the student and if the stu...

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Your personal statement. University applications.

by Sara

As the deadline approaches for university applications, many students will be finalising their application and perhaps struggling with their personal statement.

Here are a few useful tips to help you write a personal statement that tells universities why they should choose you!

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First Tutors new terms and conditions

by Sara

We've changed our terms and conditions to reflect changes in legislation.

As this is a major update you may wish to read the new terms: here.

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Help with essay writing

by Sara

We receive hundreds of requests from students asking for help with essay writing because it is such an important aspect of many academic subjects.

An essay has been defined in a variety of ways. One definition is a "prose composition with a focused subject of discussion" or a "long, systematic disc...

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Finding a place to study

by Sara

Finding a place to study is a matter of personal taste. Your learning effectiveness declines every time your concentration is interrupted during study. Most students prefer a quiet area away from other people, television or music centres. On the other hand maybe you have learned to study with backgr...

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