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How to Get Organised with your Study Notes
We know. You’re not at school or college anymore. And organising your study notes is hardly the most exciting of subjects. Equally, it never seems urgent, so it’s one of those things – such as clearing out that terrifyingly full hall cupboard – that’s all too easy to keep putting off. Read on to learn some ways to get those revision notes in order. -
12 of the Biggest Mistakes Students Make When Revising
If you’re struggling with passing your exams, it’s not you, it’s your revision strategy! In this article we share with you 12 of the biggest mistakes students make when they’re studying for their exams. Do you find yourself doing any of these? Written by Lysette Offley Would it surprise you to know that there is only one difference between people […] -
Stand out from the crowd – get creative with your study notes!
Your brain pays attention to what IT thinks is important at any given time. There are ways to train your brain to sit up and take notice to pieces of information that YOU want it to remember. This article outlines some strategies to make your revision notes easier to retain. Written by Lysette Offley At times you’ll find certain information […] -
3 Things You Can Do For Better Revision
We all want to ensure that the revision we do for exams is the most effective. Here are three strategies you can use to get the most out of your revision time. Written by Lysette Offley 1. Chunk! We tend to remember information, without making any extra effort, if it is presented in small chunks. Think about anything that you […] -
2 Ways to Use Recordings for Effective Revision
When revising for Financial Services exams, the material you need to learn isn’t the most exciting and you may find your mind wandering. This article shows you two effective ways to keep focused on your revision for longer. Written by Lysette Offley A change is as good as a rest, or so they say! When revising for Financial Services exams […] -
Want to know the secret of speedy financial services revision?
This article is excellent reading for anyone, studying for their exams, who wants to improve memory retention. Want to know the secret of speedy financial services revision? Written by Lysette Offley Yeah, me too! Only kidding! What do we already know about revising? There are as many ways of revising as there are people revising. Some strategies work better than […] -
How does your exam revision measure up?
This article shows you how to assess whether your exam revision has been effective. This will be of interest to those who are struggling to retain the information they learn whilst revising for exams. Written by Lysette Offley How can you tell if you really know your stuff for the exam? Well, you’ve got to test yourself, obviously. But how […] -
How to Organise Yourself for More Effective Revision
If you want to do well in your exams, it’s important to manage your revision carefully. This article gives you helpful tips on how you can achieve this. Written by Lysette Offley Make sure you’re well-organised – that you have everything that you need. Record your progress so that you know where you are. It feels good when you can […] -
The Best Time to Tackle Difficult Revision
Do you find sometimes that despite your best efforts, something you’re trying to learn just simply will not go into your head? This article will show you the best way to learn something tricky. Written by Lysette Offley It’s the same for all of us. The cause might be because it’s less familiar information or a more difficult concept. It […] -
Two Easy Things to Improve Your Revision
In this article, we share two strategies that will go a long way to improving your results when tackling your exam revision. This will be of interest to those studying for exams where memory retention is key. Written by Lysette Offley In revision sessions, as in other life experiences, most of us tend to do what we know. And it […] -
Does last-minute cramming work? And should I stay up all night revising?
With exam season in full swing, if you’re wondering whether intensive last-minute revision will get you through your papers, you’re far from alone. -
Our Top Revision Tips for the CII R0 Exams
There is a lot of information to retain, and a lot of studying required for the R0 multiple-choice question exams, so we wanted to share with you some top tips to help with your revision. -
Mental Note…!
Written by Lysette Offley You’ve heard me say a number of times, it’s no good expecting the material you need to learn to enter your head of its own accord, settle down into your memory banks and await your recall. You’ve got to actively manipulate the information in whatever way is appropriate for you, for your brain to make a […] -
5 Exam Revision Methods to Try Out in 2024 – Which one best suits you?
With 2024 underway and with the festivities a rapidly fading memory, your thoughts have no doubt turned back to your studies. Now is the perfect moment to consider study methods and find out which ones best suit you. -
30 Ways to Make Your Exam Revision Stick
This article shows us how to effectively increase our retention when we are revising for our exams. Hint: It’s all about letting our unconscious mind know what’s important to us. Written by Lysette Offley Ever noticed you have selective hearing for the stuff you’re interested in, while being completely oblivious to the unimportant stuff? Unimportant to you, that is! Well, […]