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UCAT Exam Preparation Part 2: UCAT Tips for Every Section: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning & More
August 2, 2026In Part 1, we covered when to start preparing for UCAT and the best resources to use. Once you've built a solid revision routine, it's time to focus on improving your performance in each UCAT section. Here are some practical UCAT tips that can help boost your score. Verbal Reasoning Tips Verbal Reasoning is challenging…
UCAT Exam Preparation – Part 1: When to Start & The Best Revision Resources
August 1, 2026If you're applying for Medicine or Dentistry in the UK, effective UCAT exam preparation is one of the most important parts of your application. The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) assesses key skills, including critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving and professionalism. Many students feel overwhelmed when they begin revising, but with the right strategy and consistent…
The Complete Guide to the New UCAS Application (from 2026 Entry)
July 31, 2026Applying to university can feel overwhelming, but understanding the new UCAS application format can make the process much easier. Instead of writing one long personal statement, applicants now answer three structured questions while keeping within the same 4,000-character limit. Whether you're applying for medicine, Law, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, sociology, or any other undergraduate degree, the key…
How to Make the Most of the Summer Holidays: A Revision Guide for Students
July 24, 2026The summer holidays have finally arrived! After months of early mornings, assessments, mock exams and homework deadlines, you've earned a well-deserved break. Whether you're planning holidays, spending time with friends and family, or simply enjoying a slower pace of life, summer is the perfect opportunity to recharge. However, if you're moving into Year 11, Year…
11+ Exam Final Reminder: Last-Minute Tips for the 11 Plus Exam
July 24, 2026As you begin your final preparations for the 11+ exam, Ruby's Tuition has put together some last-minute 11 plus exam tips and information to help you perform at your best. Preparing for the 11+ Exam Between Now and Test Day The 11+ GL assessment exam in Redbridge takes place on 18th September. You still have…
‘Help! I’ve Given Up on My New Year’s Resolutions!’ How to Stick to Your Study Goals in 2024
December 30, 2023In our previous post, we told you about how you get into the correct mind-set to revise in for the New Year and plan for your studies. Most people tend to do this with their other resolutions but they often give up after a few weeks. Students can’t afford to do this and the only way…
New Year, New You – How to Up Your Revision Game During the New Year
December 30, 2023It’s the beginning of another year, and everyone seems to be putting together a long list of new year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, they don’t always go according to plan, and people often give up after a couple of weeks. As students, however, we can’t let that happen! We need to try and stick to our study-related…
How to Make the Most of the Summer Holidays
July 7, 2023School is finally finished for the summer holidays! After all the early mornings, mocks exams and copious amounts of homework, you are finally free! Of course, when you are relieved of all your school related stress, the last thing you want to be doing is revision, but if you’re in Year 10, Year 12 or…
What our students & parents are saying about our online lessons?
April 17, 2020We have been receiving great feedback about our online lessons on Zoom! We are keen to make sure that all our students are continuing to make progress despite this difficult period! It is so reassuring to know that our students feel like they are able to structure their work from home and use their time…
Ruby’s Tuition Vs COVID 19
April 17, 2020The coronavirus has affected us all greatly. For families associated with Ruby’s tuition, the greatest challenge has been adapting to working from home, whilst also ensuring their children are productive and learning, despite not being able to physically attend school. Understandably, many students are struggling to maintain learning with accordance to the national curriculum due…
OUR SERIES GUIDE TO THE GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE PAPER -SERIES TWO: : THEMATIC QUESTIONS IN PAPER 1 LITERATURE EXAM
December 8, 2019It is important whilst practising thematic essay responses to literary texts that you familiarise yourself with the AO’s required. Generally, for AQA & Edexcel you require a combination of AO1, AO2 & AO3 skills. For the AQA paper, Section A is usually a thematic question and section B is a character question. For the Edexcel…
OUR SERIES GUIDE TO THE GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER -SERIES ONE: ANSWERING AQA Q4 & EDEXCEL Q7 COMPARISON QUESTIONS
October 29, 2019We have noticed that our students find comparison questions most unnerving in their English Language & Literature exam. In order to produce a successful response to this question students require a clear structure that outlines their argument, perceptive analysis, and relevant quotations. In this series guide, we will offer multiple examples of how to demonstrate…
GCSE results 2019
August 23, 2019We would like to congratulate our students, their hard work has paid off! We wish them all the success in their higher studies and whatever their future holds for them! It has been a pleasure to witness the progress that our students have made in all three core subjects this year. With the new GCSE…
The 11plus – Making the Right Decision for Your Child
October 25, 2018As the 11+ looms over us, parents all over the country begin thinking about the exams. What school should we apply to? When should my child start working? What tutor should I go for? Does my child need more than one tutor? We’ve put together a list of things to think about before the exams…
Starting Afresh: A Guide to Consistent Revision During Year Eleven
October 25, 2018The blissfully long summer holidays are over and September has come around once again meaning it’s time to go back to school. This year, however, is a lot more different. You’re starting the last year of secondary school, one that ends with your all-important GCSE exams. Your parents and teachers are pestering you to do…