S3 Ep30: On Preparing for the GCSE Journey

The end of exams brings with it an almost palpable lifting of a weight. The hard work has been done – or not – and now all you have to do is wait. And I say “all” like it’s easy in itself. For some this waiting period can be a little fraught too. So what are the best ways to appr ...  Show more

If there’s one thing more stressful than revision for students – and us parents – then it’s the actual exam period. Many of us will feel like life is on a knife edge not knowing what to do for the best. Just how can we move past the fluctuating moods and bouts of anxiety, to try ...  Show more

New to the podcast? Start here! An overview of all the most important things I'd want you to know about studying effectively for exams:

Got a bit of time off school / university / work for the holiday season?

Might be a great chance to catch up (/ get ahead..!) on your studies.

But it's not always easy to balance rest time, family time, productive time, or to manage expectations around t ...

Today, we meet maths graduate Katie, who tells her student story. Discover how a high-flying high-schooler found success at University, after initially pulling out of her course.

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Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick and Jenn Curtis, authors of The Parent Compass, share their wealth of knowledge on the college admissions process and parenting in the late teens.Full show notesLet’s be honest–the pressure of the college application process is enough to drive anyone craz ...  Show more