Resources and insights

By Merry Guarin Lesson Coordinator @ Greenhill Academics Why Most A Level Revision Fails: The Science Behind Memory Loss Every year, thousands of A Level students invest countless hours in revision, only to walk into exam halls feeling unprepared. The problem isn’t dedication or intelligence. It’s that most students unknowingly use revision methods that science […]

By Merry Guarin Lesson Coordinator @ Greenhill Academics You might think 13+ is just a longer 11+, but expectations go much deeper Many parents initially assume the 13+ Common Entrance will be similar to the 11+ experience: perhaps with a few additional subjects. However, this assumption quickly proves incorrect once preparation begins. The 13+ represents […]

By Merry Guarin Lesson Coordinator @ Greenhill Academics Struggling with Maths despite revising hard? You’re not the only one. Students aiming for a 9 at GCSE or an A* at A Level often hit a wall. This isn’t because they lack ability, but because their revision strategy does not match what the subject requires. The […]

By Russell Greenhill Founder & CEO @ Greenhill Academics Oxford Master’s Graduate • 8+ Years Maths Tutoring Experience Gleb needed an A in Maths to get into Durham. Here’s how he made it happen A few months after getting a 9 at GCSE Maths, Gleb found himself falling behind in the same class that he […]

By Russell Greenhill Founder & CEO @ Greenhill Academics Oxford Master’s Graduate • 4+ Years Tutoring Experience How difficult is it to get into Oxford and Cambridge? Every applicant to Oxford or Cambridge feels fear and uncertainty about whether or not they will get accepted. As the founder of Greenhill Academics, I was in your […]

By Russell Greenhill Founder & CEO @ Greenhill Academics Oxford Master’s Graduate • 4+ Years Tutoring Experience Is it acceptable to take a gap year if you want to go to Oxbridge? If you have taken a gap year or are planning on taking one, you’re probably feeling uncertain about how universities will treat your […]

🔍 The Subject That Baffles Every Parent You’ve been confidently helping with maths and English homework all year. Then you open an 11+ practice paper and see “non-verbal reasoning” for the first time. Strange shapes, rotating patterns, and sequences that make no sense at all. You stare at the page feeling completely lost. How are […]

🧩 The Moment Every Parent Dreads You’ve been helping your child with maths and English for months, feeling confident about their 11+ preparation. Then you open a practice paper and see “verbal reasoning” for the first time. The questions look like puzzles written in code. Your heart sinks as you realise your child has never […]

In the thousands of conversations I have had with Oxbridge students and graduates, I have learned that there is an absence of resources for those applying to Oxbridge after taking some time out from academic studies. This is a sentiment felt by many applicants who face the inevitable uncertainty and insecurity of applying to Oxbridge; […]