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Thinking about applying to Oxbridge? Click to the link to find out what Oxbridge are looking for in a candidate, how to write a successful personal statement, what to expect from an interview, and much more over on our blog! https://www.brutonlloyd.com/blog/oxbridge-application-guide/

At Bruton Lloyd, we work with a great number of tutors who are Oxbridge alumni and work or have previously worked at Oxford and Cambridge. These tutors are highly experienced in helping applicants with their Oxbridge personal statements and preparation for assessments and interviews.

Reach out to us to gain access to an extensive network of accomplished Oxbridge alumni ready to provide personalised guidance and support to enhance your application. Our alumni mentors are passionate about helping aspiring applicants of Oxbridge to succeed. Through their expertise, you can maximise your chances of success.🎓

At Bruton Lloyd, we work with a great number of tutors who are Oxbridge alumni and work or have previously worked at Oxford and Cambridge. These tutors are highly experienced in helping applicants with their Oxbridge personal statements and preparation for assessments and interviews. Reach out to us to gain access to an extensive network of accomplished Oxbridge alumni ready to provide personalised guidance and support to enhance your application. Our alumni mentors are passionate about helping aspiring applicants of Oxbridge to succeed. Through their expertise, you can maximise your chances of success.🎓

Entrance tests play an important role in the admissions process for many UK universities, particularly for those which are highly prestigious and run extremely competitive courses. They are designed to assess a student's potential for academic success in their chosen course of study.

It is essential to understand the types of tests you may be required to take in order to prepare yourself and increase your chances of success.

For more information on preparing for university entrance tests and all things applications, head over to our blog: https://www.brutonlloyd.com/blog/uk-university-entrance-tests-guide/

Entrance tests play an important role in the admissions process for many UK universities, particularly for prestigious institutions and competitive courses. Tests can take the form of standardised aptitude tests, subject-specific tests, and English proficiency tests for international students. All these tests are designed to assess a student’s potential for academic success in their chosen course of study. By understanding the types of tests you may be required to take, you can better prepare yourself for the application process and increase your chances of success. 🎉🎓📚 For more information on UK university entrance tests and applications, head over to our blog by clicking the link in our bio☝

Work experience is an essential aspect of your academic journey and universities are increasingly looking for candidates who have practical experience in their chosen field of study. 🎓

Read the full post on our blog for more advice on work experience during sixth form and how to leverage this experience in your university applications:

https://www.brutonlloyd.com/blog/making-your-university-application-stand-out-work-experience/

Work experience is an essential aspect of your academic journey and universities are increasingly looking for candidates who have practical experience in their subjects. Whilst it is not an explicit requirement for all courses, it is often a requirement for medicine, law, engineering, and business programmes. Click on the clink in our description for more advice on leveraging work experience in your university applications☝🎓

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is seen as good preparation for university and is even included in offers by some higher education institutions. 📚

Swipe to find out what it entails and how it can make your university applications more competitive!

Head over to our blog to read the whole post..! https://www.brutonlloyd.com/blog/what-is-the-epq-and-is-it-worth-doing/

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is seen as good preparation for university and is even included in offers by some higher education institutions. 📚 Swipe to find out what it entails and how it can make your university applications more competitive! Head over to our blog to read the whole post.. (link in the description)☝👀

Wondering which A Levels to study?

Choosing your A Levels is a big decision and one which few people look beyond Sixth Form when making. It is important to be aware that the subjects you choose will affect what you can study at university, so it's worth doing your research now!

Swipe 👉 to find out our top tips and advice on choosing your A Levels!💫💡📚

Wondering which A Levels to study? Choosing your A Levels is a big decision and one which few people look beyond Sixth Form when making. It is important to be aware that the subjects you choose will affect what you can study at university, so it's worth doing your research now! Swipe 👉 to find out our top tips and advice on choosing your A Levels!💫💡📚

The difference between postgraduate personal statements and undergraduate personal statements is greater than you might think...swipe to find out how and ways to make yours stand out! 👉💫📚

The difference between postgraduate personal statements and undergraduate personal statements is greater than you might think...Swipe to find out how and for ways to make yours stand out!👉💫📚

Did you know that there are different types of master's courses?

Don't worry if you don't! However, it is a good idea to know the key differences and points to consider when it comes to choosing a taught vs research master's course...

Head over to our blog to find out which type best suits your academic interests, career goals, and learning style!👇💡✨

https://www.brutonlloyd.com/blog/taught-master-s-vs-research-master-s-which-should-i-choose/

The sixth form personal statement is a staple in the application process for academically selective schools and can be the deciding factor in securing a place. It allows schools to get a snapshot of you and gauge how well-prepared you are to write anything of that sort in a year's time when applying for undergraduate programmes. In fact, it is often considered a dress rehearsal for UCAS personal statement writing and should be treated just as seriously. However, there is nothing to worry about, so long as you have the right approach!

Find out our top tips for writing your sixth form personal statement on our blog👇✨🖋📚

https://www.brutonlloyd.com/blog/how-to-write-a-sixth-form-personal-statement/

With many Year 6 pupils sitting down to take the ISEB Common Pre-test this autumn, we understand that this time of year may be stressful for parents and children. At Bruton Lloyd, we have put together a guide to help you navigate the ISEB Pre-test and reveal our top tips for preparing the right way (hint: start earlier than you think!). Check it out by clicking the link below👇📚💡

https://www.brutonlloyd.com/blog/the-iseb-common-pre-test-guide/

If you need some help preparing, get in touch! It's not too late to squeeze in some extra prep with one of our wonderful tutors.

It has been reported that Queen Elizabeth II often looked back on her home-schooling with regret, of not gaining a broader knowledge. Her studies included that of constitutional history and French with private tutors and a number of governesses.

However, as a young girl the Queen's studies were fairly limited. She and her sister, Margaret, were the last members of the royal family to have been educated at home.

Her Majesty modernised the way in which royals received their education, with many going on to pursue a more formal education at some of the finest UK private schools. This has further consolidated the reputation of the UK private education sector as world-leading, associated with academic excellence and time-tested traditions. It is no wonder that families based overseas vie to place their children in schools with British royalty in attendance.

Always a proponent of impartiality, the Queen paved the way to revolutionising the role of education to the Crown. Her son, Prince Charles, received a prestigious education at Trinity College and became the first heir, now monarch, to earn a university degree.

Which subjects should I study in sixth form for university entry?

Traditionally, Oxbridge and other top British universities have preferred applicants to have studied ‘hard’ subjects, such as sciences, maths, English literature, history, geography or classic or modern foreign languages, over newer ones such as business, media studies or photography.

However times have changing and Russell Group universities no longer require students to stick to a rigid list of A Level subjects, so subjects like Accounting, Dance, Drama, Performing Arts, Photography, Sociology, Sports Sciences and Travel and Tourism are equally important if they support the subject the student aims to study at university.

Some career paths, like medicine, still require traditional subjects like Sciences and Maths, although a fourth A Level can generally be any of the student’s choice.

Whether you’re taking university exams, GCSEs or A Levels, here are some do’s and don’ts for exam day:

Do:
✅ Get enough sleep the night before the exam
✅ Read the questions carefully
✅ Regulate your breathing to keep yourself calm
✅ Focus on yourself
✅ Start with a question you know the answer to well, to build your confidence
✅ Plan your answers to long-form questions
✅ Ration your time per question
✅ Return to any questions you skipped to give them another shot
✅ Leave time to check your answers through at the end (make sure you haven’t missed any pages/questions!)
✅ Move on after the exam - you’ve done your best and you can’t change the past, so onto the next exam

Don’t:
❌ Over-caffeinate the night before the exam
❌ Over-cram before the exam
❌ Get distracted by what others are doing in the exam hall
❌ Spend too long on one question at expense of other more heavily-weighted questions
❌ Dwell on the exam once it’s over