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All about A level Chemistry – course information

gerald. On 9th June 2019   /    

What’s A level Chemistry about? A level Chemistry studies  the material world, and through chemistry we can describe and explain questions such as: “what happens when sugar dissolves in tea?”; “why is mercury a liquid at room temperature?”; “how do we make plastics?”; “what can we do

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Comprehensive guide to choosing the right A level subjects

gerald. On 9th June 2019   /    

Choosing the right A level subjects can feel really tough, but if you are methodical, take your time, and ask lots of questions you will find the combination which is right for you. There are over 40 subjects available at A level, and even though it’s unlikely

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Interview advice for Oxbridge, Medical Schools and Law Schools

gerald. On 9th June 2019   /    

This article is all about university entrance interviews. It focuses on interviews for entrance to Oxford and Cambridge, but it applies just as directly to interviews for Medical School and Law School. The article is set out in condensed form, as a set of signposts rather than

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The new A level and GCSE exams

gerald. On 9th June 2019   /    

Overview of the changes to A level and GCSE exams Starting in September 2015 the Department for Education pushed through big changes to GCSE, AS and A-level exams, aimed at making them more ‘fit for purpose’. In practice most of the changes have made exams tougher. Although

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FAQs about A level resits/retakes and GCSE resits/retakes

gerald. On 8th June 2019   /    

  This article takes you through the FAQs about A level resits/retakes. There’s a section on GCSE resits/retakes too. And if you want to talk options through just contact cife or a cife college. We’re the experts!   Unable to get the mark you need? cife colleges

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