How To Choose The Best Easter Revision Course For You

The increased competition for places at good universities this summer and the experience

of Clearing last year when places were so limited means that revision courses are predicted to be in high demand again over the Easter holidays. With many students having done their mock exams in January and perhaps had disappointing results, now is the time of year when many aspiring university applicants are considering taking an intensive, one-week revision course in April.

One thing to be clear about before you even think about an Easter revision course: not even the best courses or tutors can turn two years of dossing into top grades! However, if you're looking to give yourself an extra boost and kick-start your confidence and momentum, they can make a huge difference. Small groups, fantastic tutors and an intensive routine will help you focus and really benefit from the week, as well as ensuring you know exactly how to turn your knowledge into the best exam answers. The addition of lots of practise and feedback from someone who really knows what they're talking about is a surefire way to improve your exam grades in the long run.

Given the wide range of choice of courses these days, how should you choose one suitable for your needs? Firstly, when researching courses, ask the right questions. Two key ones are "What will this course actually provide?" and "Who teaches it?". Although students are likely to come from a variety of schools and will have differing needs, a good course should be able to deal effectively with individual differences. Find out which syllabus and options are covered. Ask about the extent to which the course is 'tailor-made' to the participants, and about how course time is split between teaching, exam practice and work with each student individually.

Next, do some research into who is staffing the course. Some places will recruit from outside; others will use their own tutors - but either way, it might be a good plan to visit the college to see if you can meet some of them. When considering residential courses, there are a few more questions you'll need answered, such as how the course is supervised and what evening activities are available - it's no use working hard all day if the evenings turn into one big party!

It's no secret that the best courses are those run by people who have direct experience of exam-orientated courses, and this means you'll likely be choosing from a few options: tutorial colleges (CIFE have a list of the good ones), a private tutor or a course run by a major independent school. Enrolment in any of these is usually pretty simple, and some leading colleges even allow you do complete the whole process online.

Nevertheless, some of the best courses are expected to be full well before the end of this term. Mike Kirby, Principal of Ashbourne College in Kensington, which has been offering Easter Revision courses for over twenty years, warns: "There has been a boom in private tuition in London and elsewhere. Parents are keener to invest in education whilst avoiding the high cost of full time private education. I predict that the tutorial agencies will not be able to cope with the demand this Easter. Even now, some are under pressure." So, although four months left before your exams might seem a long time, don't procrastinate! And good luck!

by: Jake Stevens

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