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An honest 2026 guide to how Year 12 students can use AI tools well and where the line is. NESA, VCAA, and QCAA rules, what AI is actually good at, what it is bad at, and how to think about it without panicking.
A practical guide to choosing A-levels in 2026. What facilitating subjects are and why the label was dropped, how to read course prerequisites, whether to do three or four, and where the EPQ fits.
A clear guide to the UK exam boards in 2026. Who sets what, how AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas/WJEC, CCEA and SQA differ, how specifications vary, and whether the board you sit actually matters for your grade or university application.
An honest guide to exam stress and mental health in Year 12. What is normal, what is not, when to ask for help, and what to do if it gets really hard. With the numbers you can call.
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