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There are numerous characteristics of a good essay: original thinking, a tight structure, balanced arguments, and many more. But one aspect often overlooked is that…
September 25, 2020
The UK is a fantastic place to study, with numerous top universities and an abundance of interesting culture making it an attractive prospect for students…
September 15, 2020
In my opinion, two evils conspire to make revision-time miserable: the first is the stress of approaching exams, and the sense that there is an…
September 14, 2020
Many GCSE and A-level subjects are assessed in part by coursework in addition to exams, meaning that the mark you receive for coursework contributes to…
September 14, 2020
A huge number of native English speakers make frequent English slip-ups that bring on the wrath of the UK’s army of grammar pedants, and it’s…
September 14, 2020
About the Author Stephanie Allen read Classics and English at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, and is currently researching a PhD in Early Modern Academic Drama…
September 12, 2020
In the past 100 years, Britain has played a pivotal role in world history. Through two world wars, the break-up of the British Empire and…
September 12, 2020
Rachel McCombie, a graduate of St John’s College, Oxford, shares actionable tips on taking your essays from “Good” to “Outstanding.” For ambitious students, essays are…
September 12, 2020
For many such students, each essay brings with it the challenge of making it that little bit better than the last one. The problem is…
September 11, 2020
It’s often said that English is one of the hardest languages to learn. Given the fact that many of the words we use in English…
September 11, 2020
Whilst we have all heard a little about studying law at university, whether through family, friends or films, it is difficult to know what it…
September 11, 2020
If you’re determined to get into a top university this academic year, you’re probably already starting to think about how you can give yourself the…
September 8, 2020
You might have heard of the concept of “teaching to the test”. It’s teaching that’s not necessarily about true understanding of the material, but instead…
September 8, 2020
It’s rarely easy to decide on the right educational path for your child, and for many parents there are few decisions bigger than whether to…
August 30, 2020
The new school year is nearly upon us, and it’s time to start making preparations for going back to school. The summer holidays often end…
August 28, 2020
Getting a new locker is a ritual part of going back to school. Will you be lucky and get one outside your form room in…
August 28, 2020
by Emma Bates Looking at discussions of higher education, at least in the UK, it can sometimes feel like STEM subjects (sciences, technology, engineering and…
August 27, 2020
An increasing number of UK students are looking to the US for undergraduate study, and it’s not hard to see why. The experience of living…
August 25, 2020
Being a good all-round writer means mastering a host of different skills. Most people can manage a couple of different types of writing well, but…
August 21, 2020
Image Copyright Oxford Royale 2013 – All Rights Reserved Any bright and conscientious student strives to do well at school and in their exams, but…
August 20, 2020
