Resources and insights

By Merry Guarin Lesson Coordinator @ Greenhill Academics Every year, thousands of brilliant international students miss out on UK medical school places—not because they lack ability, but because they don’t understand how the competition differs for overseas applicants. With only 500 medical school places available for international students compared to 7,100 for UK students, the […]

By Merry Guarin Lesson Coordinator @ Greenhill Academics You’ve got your UCAT test date booked, practice materials downloaded, and a growing sense of anxiety about whether you’re preparing the right way. The question keeping you awake at night: should you invest in professional UCAT tutoring, or can you achieve your target score through self-study alone? […]

By Merry Guarin Lesson Coordinator @ Greenhill Academics Staring at your UCAT score and wondering if your medical school dreams are over? You’re not alone. With the major changes to UCAT 2025, thousands of students are feeling lost about what their scores actually mean and which universities they can realistically apply to. The truth is, […]

“I remember sitting outside the interview room at Cambridge, watching other candidates who seemed impossibly confident. I’d achieved top grades in everything, but I felt completely unprepared for what was coming.” This sentiment, shared by countless high-achieving students, reveals a troubling reality about Cambridge interview preparation. Despite having stellar academic records, brilliant students consistently struggle […]

“I saw the MAT past papers and genuinely thought there was no way I could solve those problems. The questions looked nothing like anything I’d encountered in A-level maths.” This reaction, shared by countless high-achieving students, reveals why the Oxford Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) creates such anxiety. Even students with perfect A-level predictions find themselves […]

“I have straight A*s predicted, but everyone says you need perfect grades plus amazing extracurriculars plus perfect interview performance. How do I know if my grades are actually good enough for Oxford?” This anxiety, shared by thousands of high-achieving students each year, reveals a fundamental misunderstanding about Oxford’s grade requirements. Even students with exceptional academic […]

By Merry Guarin Lesson Coordinator @ Greenhill Academics “It’s September and my child hasn’t started 11+ preparation. Have I ruined their chances? Everyone else seems to have been preparing for years. I feel like the worst parent ever.” Sound familiar? If you’re reading this with a sinking feeling in your stomach, wondering if you’ve left […]

By Merry Guarin Lesson Coordinator @ Greenhill Academics “I don’t want to do any more maths!” Tears. Door slamming. Another evening ruined by 11+ practice battles. If this sounds like your house every night, you’re not losing your mind – and you’re definitely not alone. Family arguments, guilt about “pushing too hard,” and watching your […]

“I’d spent three weeks researching Cambridge colleges, reading every website, asking on student forums. Trinity looked prestigious, Jesus felt welcoming, Pembroke had great facilities. I had five different ‘final choices’ and kept changing my mind. The UCAS deadline was approaching and I was paralyzed – what if I chose wrong and ruined my chances?” This […]