Tavistock Tutors Blog

Some helpful blog pieces and articles for our students and tutors.

How To Become A Private Tutor

At first glance, private tutoring is an ideal job. With the flexibility to choose your own hours, not to mention the competitive pay and lack of stifling dress code, it’s a perfect alternative to slaving away in the City. It’s the go-to graduate job nowadays, making the employment margin for this field incredibly slim. You’ve sent off your application, your degree [...]

Studying in Oxford as an International Student

Ever thought about studying in the UK? Thinking about applying to Oxbridge? When I applied to Oxford one of the things I would have found extremely helpful is an overview of all you need to know before, during, and after applying. I am Wiesje. I just finished my first year at Oxford and here I will tell you all you [...]

Van Amsterdam naar Oxford: studeren aan een top-universiteit

Je bent aangekomen bij de laatste jaren van je VWO en opeens moet je gaan nadenken over je studiekeuze. Natuurlijk kijk je binnen de grenzen, maar misschien durf je af en toe wel eens te fantaseren over hoe het zou zijn om buiten Nederland te studeren. Weg van thuis, andere mensen, een andere taal. Of misschien weet jij het al [...]

Tavistock Tutors Q&A with Jacob Rees-Mogg MP

On Monday 6th June, our very own Marcus Ereira and Luke Shelley (Directors of Tavistock Tutors) interviewed the Right Honourable Gentleman, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Member of Parliament for North East Somerset. Whilst not known for their penetrating questions and Paxton-esque interviewing techniques, Marcus and Luke on behalf of the Tavistock Tutors community delved into the subject of Brexit with Mr Rees-Mogg. [...]

Education In Today's World

Rewarding. Teaching is rewarding. That’s what practitioners always say when you ask them about their career choice, a vague explanation to provide those noisy people in evening dinners or weddings when you have not chosen the corporate route. But what is really behind that word? Individuals who want to develop a better society, individuals who want to give [...]

Top Tips for Avoiding Dissertation Stress

Having completed two History dissertations I understand the apprehension and stress that they can bring. These projects at first seem impossible and vast. Students are often left feeling helpless and lost. The thought of choosing one specific topic out of a whole degree field is daunting and for me this choice extended to the beginning of time. How could [...]

Writing An Essay Under Exam Conditions

My name is Edward and I am a Geography Tutor who teaches up to Degree Level. One thing my students often struggle with is how to write an essay under exam conditions. This can often be a daunting process, but if done correctly using a tried and tested technique; nothing can stand in your way on your journey to [...]

Writing Medical Or Dental Personal Statements

In the opening paragraph, discuss why it is that you want to do Medicine/Dentistry as a career. Many of the best personal statements often start off with a case that the candidate has experienced/witnessed first-hand that has drawn their interest to a medical/dental career. However, it must be noted that a more generalised approach can also be as effective depending [...]

Oxbridge Interview Advice

Many students are very intimidated at the thought of an Oxbridge interview – they feel that they don’t know quite what the tutors are looking for, or they’re intimidated by the grand setting. Some even feel that Oxbridge isn’t quite for ‘people like them’. This piece will offer some advice on how to excel in an Oxbridge interview. Firstly, try [...]

Racism: The Other Side Of The Picture

Being a Muslim, and at the same time having a direct family member who is racially British, two generations before ours, an ex-veteran, and (as if all that wasn't enough!) is a staunch Tory, gave me an opportunity to look at the other side of the picture. Though he is severely racist towards all non-English races and religions apart from [...]

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