University Clearing - A How To Guide

Missing your offer at a university might seem apocalyptic - but don't panic yet. UCAS's clearing system allows students to find courses that are still up for grabs. In 2015, 19 Russell Group Universities were included, meaning that you still have plenty of choice. But before you consider clearing be sure to call up your first choice university. It's possible that they [...]

Life At The Knights Templar School

The Knights Templar School is a small comprehensive in a market town in North Hertfordshire, about 30 miles north of London. I spent 7 years at the school and believe that it definitely helped shape me into the person that I am today. The academic side of The Knights Templar School was brilliant. There were so [...]

My Time At Lumen Christi College - Northern Ireland

Lumen Christi College acted as both my secondary school and my sixth form college. Being the top rated grammar school in Northern Ireland, my time here challenged me to go above and beyond in my approach to learning and studying, and allowed me to develop the skills which I am now able to make use of in [...]

Philosophy: What Does It All Mean?

“What’s the point?”

This is a question any philosophy student will have heard countless times, in two different situations. The first is one you will have to ask because philosophical theories can be very dense and complex, and to get to the root of them takes a huge amount of focus and stamina. It sure isn’t easy at first, but hell [...]

Medical School Entrance Tips

Acceptance to medical school is the dream of many sixth form students, but unfortunately, this dream only becomes a reality for a lucky few. The allure of a career in medicine makes entry onto any medical programme a highly competitive experience. In order to stand a chance during the admissions process, certain requirements need to be fulfilled. Below, I will [...]

How to Get Into UCL

Want to go to UCL?

Aren’t sure how to get in? Here’s all you need to know about getting into UCL. Top of the Heap As a top global university, you’ve probably realised that getting into UCL isn’t easy. But that’s OK: Once you know what to do, you can focus on doing it. So when should you start planning? As early as possible. Which GCSEs Does UCL Care [...]

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