Welcome to our 11+ Exam Guide, your ultimate resource for understanding the key components and preparing your child effectively for this crucial milestone in their academic journey. With our expert insights and tips, you'll gain invaluable insight into how you can best equip your child with the tools and skills necessary to excel in the English, Maths, and Reasoning sections of the exams.

The Independent Schools Examination Board (ISEB) offers a range of exams that are used by independent schools in the UK and internationally to assess students' academic abilities. The exams cover a range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and Modern Languages, and are designed to challenge and stretch students' knowledge and skills. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of the ISEB test, including the different types of exams available, their format, and how to prepare for them.

Our Medical School Choice Guide provides an in-depth analysis of the various types of medical schools in the UK and the factors that students should consider when choosing a medical school that aligns with their career goals. The blog highlights the different teaching styles, curriculums, facilities, and student support services available at traditional and modern medical schools, research-intensive and community-focused institutions, and those that offer problem-based learning or integrated courses.

This blog provides tips on how to write a successful Chemistry personal statement for admission into a top Chemistry degree such as those offered by Oxford and Cambridge. Find out how to demonstrate passion for Chemistry, highlighting academic achievements and relevant experiences. We provide suggestions of co-curricular activities and reading to aid in writing a successful Chemistry personal statement.

If you're applying to study law at university, you may be required to take the LNAT (National Admissions Test for Law). At U2 Tuition, we’ve gathered information from our top Law Oxbridge graduates for this comprehensive blog on how to prepare for and ace the LNAT, with tips on everything from time management to critical thinking. Read on to get expert advice on how to succeed on this challenging admissions assessment and increase your chances of getting into the law school of your dreams.

London Business School candidate and U2 Tutor, Hadi, leads us through the key considerations to think about when applying to top Business Schools, including an overview of the admissions process, timeline, and his top tips for preparation for securing a place on a Master of Business Administration.

Westminster alumnus and U2 Tutor, Elizabeth, leads us through the key considerations to think about when applying to Westminster for 16+, including an overview of the admissions process and her top tips for preparation for the 16+ test and interviews.

The GMAT is the standardised test required by most business schools from prospective students looking to apply to post-graduate business programs. In this guide, a U2 GMAT Consultant, CFA (MBA, The London Business School), discusses important considerations for how to approach preparing for and taking the GMAT exam from his years of GMAT tuition experience.

This Ultimate Guide leads you through key timelines for entry, choosing between the universities, application components and how to tackle preparation - everything you need to know to set yourself up for a future Oxbridge application.

U2 Cambridge Biological Natural Sciences graduate tutor, Holly, discusses how to structure your personal statement, as well as tips to simplify the writing process and make your personal statement stand out. Find out how to build interesting content for your personal statement, including book recommendations, work experience ideas and essay competition suggestions.

Writing your personal statement can feel like a mammoth task and knowing where to start can be really tricky. This article leads you through how to write a standout biomed personal statement, including mentioning specific topics/ themes that you like about biomedical sciences, how to showcase some subject knowledge, highlight super-curriculars that you have engaged with as well as writing about any extracurriculars, personal interests and skills that you have that will make you a fantastic candidate to study biomedical sciences at a top university.

In this article, U2 Oxford Economics and Management mentor, Karim, discusses how to prepare for an E&M application, including suggested reading and super-curricular activities for personal statement and interview preparation, and example Oxbridge interview questions.

Classics is an exciting and broad-ranging subject that encompasses a huge variety of areas. At university, studying Classics allows you to explore ancient languages, literature, archaeology, art, philosophy, history, and far more, spanning several millennia and crossing continents. In this article, a U2 Oxbridge Classics tutor discusses how to prepare for each stage of application including personal statement, language aptitude tests and interview.

Theology is the study of divinity (God) and religious belief. Theology is one of the oldest courses offered by many of the UK’s leading universities. However, despite its historic origins, theology is incredibly relevant to the world today with many of the prevalent cultural questions stemming from religious thought and religiously inspired conflict. Find out more about studying Theology at top UK Universities/ Oxbridge, how to prepare for personal statement and interview, with one of U2’s Oxford Theology graduates.

Philosophy is an absolutely fascinating subject to explore at university. It allows for the study of the evolution of human thought, the basis of knowledge and the theory that underpins our political structures. In this article, one of U2’s Philosophy mentors guides you through how to prepare a Philosophy application for a top UK/ Oxbridge University including details on personal statement and interview preparation.

Studying Music at university is an inspiring and thrilling experience—yet, until you have first-hand experience, it can be difficult to tell what an academic Music course actually entails and how to prepare for it. Find out more about the course and what to read/ listen to for your personal statement from 1st Class Cambridge Music graduate and current Oxford PhD student, Kai.

Studying Computer Science allows you to be at the forefront of new content, giving you the skills needed to progress in the everchanging world of technology. In this article, U2 Cambridge Computer Science mentor, Tanya, discusses how to prepare for a Computer Science application, including suggested reading and super-curricular activities for personal statement and interview preparation, and example Oxbridge interview questions.

What different formats of question could you expect during your Oxbridge interview? How do you prepare for each of these question types? In this blog, U2 Co-Founder and Oxford English graduate, Camille, gives you a close insight into the Oxbridge interview process.

Architecture is a fascinating degree subject that opens doors to a myriad of exciting career paths: research, other creative fields, sustainability, and of course the wide range of avenues within architecture itself. This article aims to stimulate more students to consider the possibility of architecture as a degree subject and acts as a guide for those thinking of applying to the top UK University Architecture courses.

Earth. Everything we eat, drink, breathe and use in any way is ultimately derived from and cycled through this floating watery rock, third from the sun. In fact, its precise chemical composition, derived from ancient stardust, is reflected in everything we do right down to the operation and makeup of our cells. The multitude of scientific fields that overlap in studying this miraculous planet (and others), equip students with a breadth of knowledge and skills relevant to a wide array of future careers. Find out why to apply and how to start preparing with U2’s Oxford Earth Science graduate tutor, Charlie.