Katherine Hanrahan

For studying advice, exam preparation and more, Katherine is our expert! Read blogs my Katherine if you're in need of study and revision tips.

Recent Posts

Study with us | How you’ll learn at university 

Wondering what it’s like to study at university, how different lectures will be compared to classes at school or college, and how you’ll be supported to learn? Read on to explore some of the ways you’ll learn and find out how skills you’ve already mastered are about to make the move from school to...

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Study with us | Adding to your degree

Your university experience isn’t just about studying for a degree, it’s also your chance to develop valuable employability skills, broaden your horizons and gain real-world experience that could help you lay the foundations for your future career. In this ‘Study with us’ blog, we’ve taken a look at...

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How important are GCSEs?

It can be hard to think further than school or college when you're a young person, especially during Covid-19. In this blog, we'll talk you through how GCSEs can inform your next steps. Your GCSEs are the jumping-off point for your future.

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Unibuddy | find out what university is really like

Choosing the right university – whether you’re hoping to do an undergraduate degree or want to go on to postgraduate study – can be tough. Deciding where to go and what to study can take months of research and careful thought and, with so much information available, you can end up feeling a little...

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Sixth Form vs College

In the UK there are three types of institutions that provide further education. These are School Sixth Forms, Sixth Form Colleges and Further Education Colleges.  If you've finished your GCSEs and you want to move into further education, the good news is there are plenty of options available to...

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AS Levels: what are they and how do they work?

AS Levels were last overhauled by the government in 2015 and have been decreasing in popularity with students and schools ever since, so is it still worth taking AS Level exams, and how are they different to A Level qualifications? What is an AS Level?

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Discover your revision personality type

Are you a Wordsmith, a Socialite, or a Crammer? Discover your revision personality type and what it says about you. We all know that revision is essential for exam prep, but how do you actually do it? What revision methods do you use? Even though you and your friends might be revising the exact...

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5 Things to do this summer to prep for Year 13

Discover our top 5 things to do to make the most of this summer and be in the best place when September and Year 13 begins… Get to know your subject Use this time to really delve into the degree subjects that inspire you. Now that you’re not at school or revising, think outside the box and look up...

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How to Revise - Study Tips That Really Work

Make the most of revision time and ace those exams with our step-by-step guide on how to improve concentration, how to revise effectively, and how to create a revision timetable that works.     Whether you’re just starting to think about how to revise or you’ve reached a point where you feel like...

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