Exam Advice

Surviving Exam Season

In this episode, Dave is joined by special guest Nick Craggs, the AAT Distance Learning Director at First Intuition. They delve into a conversation on surviving exam season, discussing impactful study methods, essential time management strategies, and stress management skills specifically tailored for navigating the demands of exam periods.
 
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It Seems Like a Foreign Language

Studying for an exam can be challenging when English isn’t your first language. The process involves not only grasping the subject matter but also navigating the language used in the questions.
 
In this week’s episode, Ben and Dave are joined by special guest Rachel Lauff, an apprenticeship skills and development coach. They share their tips and experiences that will be relevant to all students, helping them to get to grips with the written information provided in an exam question.
 
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How to Smash Your Exams

We are back!
After a well-earned break, Dave and Ben are back with a brand-new episode covering their tips on time management, breaking down exam requirements and sharing their advice on making sure you plan and read the exam questions.
 
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What to do if things start going wrong on the day

On this episode, Ben and Dave are joined by tutor Aaron, to discuss things that could possibly go wrong during your exam and how you can over come these and achieve success.
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What to do when you leave the exam

We spend lots of time preparing for the build up to and the exam itself. On this episode, Amy Forrest and Dave will share their thoughts on what you can do after the exam.
 
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Dealing with Exam Day

On this episode, Ben and Dave share hints, tips and advice for the morning or afternoon of your exam and how you can channel positive energy.
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Succeeding in written requirements

Do you fear the written elements of your exam? In this podcast episode, Ben and Dave will discuss ways to structure answers and include added detail to boost your marks.
 
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Mock Exams

On this episode, Ben and Dave are joined with tutor, Aaron Westgate to discuss the importance of mocks and why you should look to include them in your studies and exam preparation. 
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You Took the Verbs Right Out of My Mouth - Understanding Exam Questions

In this episode of our Student FI Podcast directors and tutors, Ben Bullman and David Malthouse will be talking to FI's Director of AAT Studies Crystal Haygreen as she shares her insight into how exam questions are put together to help you work out what the examiners are really looking for.
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Study Tips for You

In this episode, Dave and Chelmsford's marketing manager, Shelly Tweed, discuss practical ways to make studies work for you and things you should consider when starting and continuing your studies.
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