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How to Review your CV

31/12/202031/12/2020Open College

With the start of a new year on the horizon, thoughts often turn to a new job or career and so it’s the perfect time to review your CV and see if there are any ways for you to improve how you come across to potential employers. If you have been employed for a while or you’re returning to working after having a break, the chances are that your CV is not going to be fully up to date with your latest experience and qualifications. It may very well be out of date with other bits of information as well, such as your contact details. So, the first thing to… Read More

Writing an Effective UCAS Personal Statement

30/12/202030/12/2020Open College

Your UCAS personal statement is one of those things that can be truly terrifying! But the truth is, it doesn’t have to be. First, lets look at what a UCAS personal statement is and what it’s meant to do, then we can look at how you can write an effective one to make you stand out from the crowd and get that all important offer you want. Another way to look at your UCAS personal statement is like a cover letter that accompanies your CV or list of qualifications. It’s one of the first things that the universities will look at and read through before going on to see what… Read More

How to Stay Focused on Learning

29/12/202029/12/2020Open College

When you’re a student, it’s no secret that staying focused on learning can sometimes be a bit of a chore! We have all been there and we have all felt it. So it’s no wonder that you’re feeling a bit out of sorts and lacking in drive at the end of this year. Staying focused on learning is something that takes effort, imagination and determination! First you need to work on a timeline, so if you have exams coming up (i.e. you’re studying A-Levels), you need to work backwards from that point to make sure you have enough time to fit all your learning in. If its just a case… Read More

Time for a New Career?

28/12/202028/12/2020Open College

When it comes to this awkward time of year between Christmas and New Year, people’s thoughts often turn to new careers and New Year’s resolutions. Unlike most New Year’s resolutions, the decision to get a new career is much more achievable! First things first, you need to give some thought to what it is about your current work that you don’t like. For example , if you hate the number of hours that it requires or the shifts, then there is not much point in you going into another career that has the same sort of requirements. However, if it’s more you want to feel like you’re making a difference… Read More

Giving the Gift of Learning

24/12/202024/12/2020Open College

This time of year always has everyone thinking about gifting and what to get loved ones. If you’re anything like me, you will want to get them something that they will really appreciate and use year after year. This is where giving the gift of learning comes in, what better present to give someone than the chance and opportunity to improve themselves and learn and develop? Education is one of those things that is limitless and can lead to endless opportunities for someone, so why wouldn’t you want to give the gift of learning to a loved one or even an employee. Just think, your one kind and simple act… Read More

Online Diplomas – Frequently Asked Questions

21/12/202021/12/2020Open College

If you’re thinking of studying an online Diploma, you will find this article very helpful! We’ve put together a list of online diplomas – frequently asked questions that our most recently enrolled students asked before they signed up. What Qualifications do I need to Study an Online Diploma? Depending on the level of the Diploma you want to study, you usually do not require any previous qualifications or experience in the subject. Level 3 Diplomas, are classed as entry level qualifications and so for these, you are just required to have a good understanding of English and reasonable IT skills. When can I Start Studying an Online Diploma? Unlike A-Levels… Read More

Online Learning: Things to Check Before Enrolling

20/12/202020/12/2020Open College

Before enrolling onto a course and studying online, it’s important for you to check your course and the qualification you are wanting to gain. When on the internet, it’s very easy to be caught up with a fancy website and promises of the world when it comes to online learning, but then actually, what you get or the qualification you gain are worthless. Open College frequently has enquiries from students who have enrolled with other online learning providers only to find that their ‘Accredited Level 3 Diploma’, is worthless and doesn’t actually offer what they need. Worse still, some students enrol onto courses only to find the quality and delivery… Read More

What is Non Examination Assessment (NEA)?

19/12/202019/12/2020Open College

When studying some A-Level courses, such as A-Level English or History, you will notice they have an added requirement of Non Examination Assessment (NEA), but what exactly is this? And how do you complete it? Frequently referred to as coursework, you can be forgiven for getting confused with looking at completing your NEA. But it’s actually not as complicated as you might think or fear. If you are studying an A-level in school or college that has a Non Examination Assessment element to it, then your teacher will guide you through completing this. As you work through your course syllabus, you will complete essays and homework tasks that help you… Read More

International A-Levels Frequently Asked Questions

18/12/202012/01/2022Open College

If you’re an International student thinking of studying A-Levels, you may have a few questions about International A-Levels and what they entail. So we have constructed a frequently asked questions article for you to refer to before making your decision. In no particular order, here are our International A-Levels Frequently Asked Questions: What is the Difference Between UK A-Levels and International A-Levels? The main differences between UK A-Levels and International A-Levels are the way in which the courses are studied and what the courses entail. If you are studying a UK A-Level, then for certain courses such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics, you will have to carry out practicals. And… Read More

Online A-Levels: Results Day

17/12/202017/12/2020Open College

Today marks A-Level Results Day for all those students who chose to sit their examinations in the autumnal series. 2020 has proved to be an unusual year for all, and that includes students studying online A-Levels. Due to students not being able to sit their examinations in the summer as normal, many distance learning students were unable to achieve a grade, under the new requirements, and so instead had to defer to the autumnal exam series. Although results are being delivered later in the year than usual and mostly via electronical methods, the actual process and feelings of A-Level Results Day will still remain the same. Some students will be… Read More