Key Techniques for LC and JC​   Writing a strong exam essay isn’t just about knowing the material—it’s about presenting your knowledge clearly and effectively under timed conditions. Whether you’re tackling an English composition, a History answer, or a Geography essay, these techniques will help you maximise your marks. 1. Understand the Marking Scheme Examiners […]

How to Make the Most of Your Easter Study Break The Easter break is a golden opportunity for Leaving Cert and Junior Cert students to fine-tune their revision plans and get ahead before the final stretch. But with two weeks off, it’s easy to waste valuable time or burn out from over-studying. Here’s how to […]

1. Find out where you are. Over a couple of hours, skim through each of your topics, see what standard of knowledge you have and its importance out often and see where you stand and see what subjects you need to focus on. 2. Draw up a revision plan and stick to it.  Create a […]

This is the guide to help you make the most of going back to school Prepare The first thing you can do to feel ready is to prepare – or at least make yourself feel prepared – by getting whatever equipment you’ll likely need, at least for your first week back at school. A basic […]

1. Teach Someone Else Talk to the people around you about what you are studying. As it was said before by Einstein, “If you cannot explain it simply, you do not know it well enough.” Put this to the test. Make sure you speak to as many people as you can about what you are […]

We know how difficult it is to study. It’s a skill in itself but we have put together a list of effective study methods to help you prepare for your exams. Here are 4 methods which you can apply to your study routine to make studying easier; the Protégé Effect, the Pomodoro Technique, the Feynman […]

Being organised and ordered with your studies and notes has been proven to aid memory retention. Having access to clear, concise and straight to the point notes is a massive advantage for any student at all stages of the year but particularly during the countdown to exam time. Revision flashcards are among the best ways of presenting the fruits of […]

Student life is a burst of growth, change, and learning. With school, extracurricular activities, and social pressures, it’s no wonder many students struggle with memory retention. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to enhance memory and learning capabilities. Here are five habits that can help students boost their memory and make the most of their educational […]

1. Set up a Study Space Find some space to settle down and study. Somewhere quiet, away from the activity of the kitchen table, even if that means taking over the living room and making it a no-go area for other family members for a couple of hours a day. Getting this sorted early and getting […]

1. The Artist If art is your thing then you are in luck, this is an easy one to apply to revision. Having a flair for art and design is great and can allow a real passion to flow whilst writing up your notes. If you are a particularly visual learner then create flashcards for yourself. Even […]