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GCSE/A-Level September starters: How to hit the ground running for 2025/26

by Anita Naik

Does September mark the beginning of the GCSE or A-Level year for your child? If so, we can help you both navigate how to hit the ground running.

With 2025 exam results out and the new academic year about to begin, thousands of UK students will now be preparing for the next critical phase of their ...

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Your guide to past papers: How to use them effectively

by Anita Naik

Knowing how to use past papers effectively is key to better grades. This is because GCSE and A-Level past papers are powerful studying tools and indispensable resources for revision work. Students who incorporate them into their revision not only better understand their knowledge base but also. The ...

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Supercurriculars and your personal statement

by Anita Naik

UCAS applications are now open for 2025 entry, and the UCAS personal statement (which will differ for 2026 entry) is a significant part of your application process and something Year 12s should focus on this summer. Your statement plays a crucial role in the university admissions process, providing ...

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Finishing touches for your Oxbridge application form

by Anita Lee

So, hopefully you've decided you're going to give Oxbridge a go and you're working away on your personal statement (if not, hint: start drafting!). There are loads of resources out there on what makes a good personal statement, including this video created for UCAS by someone who reads them all day ...

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4 online resources for the 11+ entrance exams

by Emily

Possibly the biggest event in the independent schools' calendar, the 11+ is the most common entrance exam around. Most children take around four entrance exams, with successful candidates invited for an interview before (hopefully) being offered a place. Here's First Tutors' pick of the best resourc...

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