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What to do if you don’t get the GCSE grades you need
GCSE Grades Too Low? For most sixth forms or Further Education colleges you will need specific grades to be accepted on the courses you applied for. If you just miss out on a grade, you can speak to the sixth form or Further Education college to see if they will still accept you with the […]
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GCSE 9-1 Grading Explained
What is the new 9-1 grading system and how will it affect me? Last year, the 9-1 grading system was only used in English language, English literature and Maths. This year, it will used in 20 more subjects (see below for a full list). The new scale will be phased in to all other GCSEs over […]
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The 10 highest paying jobs you don’t need a degree for
Air traffic controllers: Up to £91,000 per year Could you help aeroplanes to land safely? Air traffic controllers make sure that planes travelling through the UK take off, land safely and are a safe distance apart. They also respond to any emergencies that arise – they’re the traffic wardens of the skies. What’s it worth? […]
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10 jobs you can get with your GCSEs
Accounts Clerks What they do*: Accounts clerks (also known as finance clerks or bookkeepers) keep financial records and help to prepare accounts in all types of business. What they need: You will find it helpful to have previous experience of office work. Above all, you should feel confident with maths and using computers. Employers may prefer you to […]
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How to Become a Teacher
Becoming a Teacher Can you teach a subject you didn’t take your degree in? Most teacher-training providers like you to have a minimum of 50% of your degree that is relevant to the subject you wish to teach. You may want to look into studying for a SKE [Subject Knowledge Enhancement] course. SKE courses are available […]
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Want to Retake Your A Levels?
Retake A Levels You can resit any of the A levels sat in summer 2018, whether they were new linear, or old modular ones. If you sat a modular A level this summer you can retake the same modular exam in summer 2019. If you sat a new linear A level, you can resit that too. If […]
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Understanding UCAS Tariff
What are UCAS Tariff points? UCAS Tariff points translate your qualifications and grades into a numerical value. Many qualifications (but not all) have a UCAS Tariff value, which will vary dependent on the qualification size, and the grade you achieved. How are UCAS Tariff points used? Some universities, colleges, and conservatoires refer to UCAS Tariff […]
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How Does Clearing work?
What’s the best way to approach clearing? Clearing, which is run by the admissions service Ucas, is the way that universities and colleges fill any places they still have on their degree courses, and allows would-be undergraduates to see which courses still have places remaining. Students can sign into Ucas Track from 08:00 on Thursday 16 August to […]
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