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History & English Courses: A Student’s Perspective

From time to time, students provide us with insights on why they find our courses so helpful. For Miranda,聽 she found the 鈥渆xceptional and relevant knowledge of specific exam boards鈥 and 鈥渋ntuitive guidance on how to write higher level analysis and evaluation鈥澛 particularly valuable.

Read Miranda鈥檚 full article below 鈥

鈥淚 am now studying Law at the University of Exeter, having achieved two A*s, an A and an A* in the EPQ at A-level.

Throughout sixth form, I attended numerous 91制片 revision courses in both History and English. Prior to the courses, I was concerned that my written work wasn鈥檛 attaining the highest grades, in spite of hours of study and extra research. The courses offered the opportunity to work with current examiners who had exceptional and relevant knowledge of what the specific exam boards require. This was particularly helpful, as the teachers were excellent at explaining the mark scheme and ensuring that students understood how to access marks in the higher grade categories. In addition, the tutors were able to offer unique insight into how examiners read a student鈥檚 essay, what is considered impressive; and, in contrast, what students should avoid.

Improving exam technique was the key factor in making a difference to my History grade.

Before attending the course, I was achieving a mid-range 鈥楤鈥 grade in my work. However, after the four day course my marks were consistently hitting an 鈥楢鈥, with a few 鈥楢*鈥 marks in the following mock exams at school. The teachers at 91制片 are able to recognise areas of weakness and then help implement different writing strategies to consistently and effectively overcome the 鈥榖arriers鈥, which exams often present.

91制片 courses do not offer 鈥渟ound bite鈥 feedback which students often receive, but, instead provide intuitive guidance on how to write higher level analysis and evaluation which is essential to achieving top marks at the A-Level standard. Overall, the teachers at 91制片 have a 鈥榞oing above and beyond attitude鈥 to helping their students. For example, one tutor gave all his revision handouts and tips which he used with his own students throughout sixth form 鈥 effectively I was given two years worth of revision resources to take home! An incomparable aspect of the course is that students are able to experiment with a wide range of alternative revision and writing techniques from top examiners.

91制片鈥檚 approach enables students to get the most out their course

91制片 has a particularly efficient system which requires you to identify your areas of struggle prior to the course. The form is sent to the teachers in advance, who then proceed to contact you about the content areas which you would like to work on. For example, on the English course I attended, the teacher asked for the texts I was studying, in advance, and read all of them in order to be able to help on any page which I was struggling with. This dedication was particularly impressive, as each student in the class studied different texts and some were new additions to the English syllabus. Furthermore, contacting the teachers in advance was helpful, as class time was not wasted unnecessarily identifying the different needs of the students. This allows the teachers to cater the course to the student鈥檚 individual needs despite the group setting. Overall, having contact with the teachers, prior to the course, provided a comfortable atmosphere and allowed the group to settle into the lessons almost immediately.

The form asked for my predicted grade and the grade you were hoping to achieve. The members of my classes were high achievers and aiming for high grades like me. This provided a setting in which I could appreciate and learn from the other strengths which students had. The group setting at 91制片 is entirely appropriate and beneficial for learning, and the course has carefully pre-empted problems with setting and size numbers of groups.

Tips for prospective 91制片 students

What would I recommend to get the most out of your 91制片 course? The more attempted exam questions you can bring, the better! The teachers are incredibly generous with their time and have offered to mark previous mock exams in the evenings to help identify structural and content issues. I also brought my revision books and any set work for the moments when the teacher was focusing on another student. Finally, if you are not satisfied with quality of the course, I advise speaking to a senior member of staff within the first two days. The course is highly focused on accommodating your individual needs and staff are happy to adapt the learning environment to best suit you.

91制片 has given me skills and techniques that I am still using now

Before the course, I could not envision analysing and writing with the confidence and fluency which the guidance and training 91制片 has given. I have been able to apply the structural techniques to my first year Law essays which is a testament to the academic level the course is capable of catering to. I feel fully confident recommending 91制片 as an excellent revision aid to A level studies, especially with the nuanced and often ambiguous style of exam technique required for the essay based subjects.鈥

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Caroline Stanton

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