The end of year 12 exams are crucial for obtaining a good predicted grade in chemistry. For most students, just equaling your percentages from GCSE will perhaps lead to disappointment - the grade boundaries at GCSE are substantially lower than those at A-level. This discrepancy can be seen in the …

I used to stay up at Oxford and Cambridge during the interview period, when the colleges were awash with nervous-looking interviewees. Most asked me what they needed to do to win a place at the college, like there was a big secret that we all knew or a special handshake to use. I understand why they …

Reading beyond the chemistry textbook

If you have just started your studies in A-level or international A-level Chemistry, it is highly probable that your sixth form college will have put together a recommended reading list to broaden your studies. I have read quite a few science books over the …