It’s that time of year when Sixth Form students are writing personal statements to accompany university applications. University applications are a competitive minefield. For those applying to Oxbridge and other top ranking universities there is yet more to consider with a myriad of entrance exams such as
Read more →The nail-biting apprehension which once accompanied students’ visits to school to pick up and then coyly open their results statements may well belong to an earlier and more innocent age. In this digital age, students will already know whether they have been offered a place at their
Read more →Whilst you can’t go too wrong when choosing what to study for GCSEs or IGCSEs, making the wrong choices post 16+ may lead you in a career direction you don’t really want to go. There are so many more things to consider when choosing your options at
Read more →The latest survey of CIFE students’ university applications shows that, in 2019: Over 1700 students from 25 CIFE colleges entered a UK university King’s College, London, remained the University with the most places gained, for the second year running, closely followed by Manchester; 46% entered a Times
Read more →Examinations create stress for most students (and parents) and nobody at a college or school wishes to see students struggle to overcome exam stress. There are ways to help candidates alleviate their worries: Exercise – regular physical activity will keep your spirits up; increase brain power and
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