What Happens If You Get Caught Plagiarizing in the UK?
Ask yourself this: have you ever been tempted to “borrow” just a small paragraph from ChatGPT or quietly ask a friend to send their essay for “reference”? Before you click that button, make I tell you something that might save your academic career. A Nigerian Master’s student recently messaged me in absolute panic. Her similarity […]
10 Essay Writing Mistakes Costing UK Students Their Grades
UK universities mark essays on a 0-100 scale, with 70+ being First Class, 60-69 being 2:1, and 50-59 being 2:2. Most students think the difference between these grade bands is about intelligence or research quality. Wrong. The difference is usually about 10 completely avoidable mistakes that cost you 10-20 marks every single time. I lie […]
Harvard Referencing: The Secret Code UK Universities Don’t Want You to Crack
Research shows that students can face serious problems for poor referencing, with penalties ranging from failed modules to degree-level charges. That’s why getting this right isn’t optional. However, after helping hundreds of international students with their UK assignments, I’ve noticed something interesting: the same brilliant minds who dominated their home universities keep getting marked down […]
Is Using AI for Essays Safe for UK Students? (The Truth Nobody’s Telling You)
A client called me yesterday in full panic mode: “I used ChatGPT for my entire marketing essay. Am I screwed?” My first thought? “Or better still, bring in the work, let us write it for you and save you all the hassle.” But then I realized she needed to hear the real truth about AI […]
The Real Reason International Students Struggle with UK Essays (It’s Not What You Think)
So I was chatting with this brilliant guy from University of Ibadan the other day – First Class Honours, sharp as anything. His question? “Why do my international students UK essays keep getting 2:2s when I was top of my class back home?” Oh boy, where do I even start? You see, there are basically […]
How to Write a UK University Essay That Scores a First (Step-by-Step Guide)
Picture this: It’s 2am, your essay deadline is tomorrow, and you’re staring at a blank document like it owes you money. You’ve been in the UK for months, but your essays keep landing in 2:2 territory whilst your British coursemates seem to effortlessly score firsts. How far? Here’s the thing – only 30% of UK […]
Supervisor Communication Tips: The Email They Wish They Could Send
Your supervisor just got your 2 AM “urgent” email that’s longer than your thesis introduction. Here’s what they’re really thinking but can’t say. Subject: “We need to talk about your emails” From: Your Very Patient Supervisor To: You (Yes, You) Dear Student, I’ve been your supervisor for three months now, and we need to discuss […]
What Your Supervisor Really Thinks About Your Writing (The Behind-the-Scenes Truth)
After 11 years of reviewing student papers and consulting with supervisors across Nigerian and UK universities, I need to tell you something they’ll never say directly to your face: most supervisors can predict your writing quality from just the first paragraph. But it’s not what you think. They’re not scanning for perfect grammar or hunting […]