Tag Archives: Year Twelve

Which Degree Courses Do Your A-Levels Suit?

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Mr Kydd

        Find out which university degree courses and subjects your A-levels suit, using Which? University’s interactive explorer tool! www.which.co.uk/aleveltool

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The way you’re revising may let you down in exams – and here’s why..

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Most people practise the wrong tasks, reveals a psychologist. Take your head out of those textbooks for a few minutes and read his advice . http://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/may/07/the-way-youre-revising-may-let-you-down-in-exams-and-heres-why

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AS & A2 Exam/Revision Timetables!

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Please find below Exam & Revision timetables.  All should have received these via e-mail & letters too. Please also find the Mathematics drop-in & revision sessions.   Letter regarding AS & A2 exam & revision timetables AS Exam and Revision Timetables: Week Commencing … Continue reading →

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Year 12 – Application support days

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Mr Kydd

    On  8 June 2016, University College in Oxford will be hosting the application support workshop for Year 12 students. This day is aimed to give information about the Oxford admissions process and also will include a practical workshop on pursuing … Continue reading →

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Get a head start on applications for 2017!!

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Mr Kydd

  Year 12 students can now start researching higher education courses, universities, and colleges. They can investigate the kinds of opportunities they’re interested in, before UCAS Undergraduate Apply 2017 opens on 24 May 2016. (Completed applications can then be submitted … Continue reading →

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Can food improve your exam performance?

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Mr Kydd

How can eating right improve your grades? When you’re faced with a pile of revision, feeding your body as well as your brain may be the last thing on your mind. But can you give yourself an advantage simply by … Continue reading →

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University of Leicester – Schools’ Taster Conference 2016

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Mr Kydd

What is the Taster Conference? This event is designed to help students with their university research by offering thought-provoking and engaging academic taster sessions in a wide variety of subjects and is particularly aimed at those looking to start university … Continue reading →

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Pathways to Property Summer School at Reading Uni

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Another great Summer School opportunity at the end of July. The Pathways to Property Summer School 2016 will take place from Monday 25th July – Thursday 28th July 2016 at the University of Reading. Applications are now OPEN. The deadline for … Continue reading →

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6th Form News

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Mr Kydd

You can read the latest edition of 6th Form News here: April 25th

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The degrees that lead to the best paid jobs…if that’s what you’re interested in.

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Mr Kydd

To earn more, study medicine or economics, says IFS If you want to earn a big salary, you would be advised to study medicine or economics, says a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). Just ten years after … Continue reading →

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