[Matthew692692]

(Original post by PrettyLittleLiars)
ucas is the website where you apply to the unis you want to go to. check out the website and familiarise yourself with it through the summer and make sure to do a few drafts of your personal statements over the summer aswell.

UCAS is also the first extortion you experience as a student regarding tuition fees.

[Sockhead]

No matter what teachers say, amount of effort DOES NOT equal results deserved!

[Ryan_94]

(Original post by Sockhead)
No matter what teachers say, amount of effort DOES NOT equal results deserved!

What do you mean?

[maVie]

if you pick a science subject do a bit of revision before you start your course! REFRESH YOUR MIND!
in my first chem class I couldn't remember a thing, not even neutrons and protons even though I got an A at GCSE.

also, definitely do not leave your revision before an exam till last minute. I have almost killed my wrist because I left my A2 revision till the last 3 days. No matter what your teachers say, if you need to retake exams retake them before your A2 June exams. If you don't you will probably feel overworked and stressed!

[Sockhead]

(Original post by Ryan_94)
What do you mean?

Well, at least twice or three times a week, many of my teachers would say the you get the grades you deserve, theoretically meaning the more effort you put in, the higher grade you will get

Basically I'm saying this is wrong since the papers and questions you get are down to chance and even a gazillion amount of hours spent revising one subject will sometimes not get you even above a D!

Maybe its just bad luck, but imho the teachers constantly saying that make things even worse come results day and you don't get what you hoped/though you deserved!

[PrettyLittleLiars]

(Original post by bookworm786)
Well i have an induction day and since i chose psychology i will probably be going to that class. To be honest i think i am going to do it. I don't really know much about sociology, but i might choose it. Thanks
And did your sister not like it because of the teachers or the actual subject?

i think it was a bit of both. i hope you will like it then, make sure to check out some of the text books if you know what exam board it is and best of luck in sep

[bookworm786]

(Original post by PrettyLittleLiars)
i think it was a bit of both. i hope you will like it then, make sure to check out some of the text books if you know what exam board it is and best of luck in sep

Aww thanks Hopefully i will

[Butterfly9595]

Don't ignore all the many people who tell you how hard work A Level is!! The amount of people who said 'i got x number of A*s at GCSE so i'll sail through it...' you really won't. You need to work hard, do homework the day it is set so you don't have a huge pile up that means staying up to stupid o'clock, and do subjects you like! A Levels can be enjoyable if you are interested in your subjects, but if you're not they are hell!

[momanium]

(Original post by Sockhead)
Well, at least twice or three times a week, many of my teachers would say the you get the grades you deserve, theoretically meaning the more effort you put in, the higher grade you will get

Basically I'm saying this is wrong since the papers and questions you get are down to chance and even a gazillion amount of hours spent revising one subject will sometimes not get you even above a D!

Maybe its just bad luck, but imho the teachers constantly saying that make things even worse come results day and you don't get what you hoped/though you deserved!

I can understand what you are saying but to the main, there would be a strong positive correlation between putting in effort and getting higher grades, surely?

[jamsc]

Probably been said many times already but....

AS is easier than A2, you get high marks at AS, then getting your overall grades for uni (unless you need A*) is far far far easier.

Also AQA biology is horrible, unless you want to do medicine or another subject where you need biology, give it a miss!

[momanium]

(Original post by PrettyLittleLiars)
ucas is the website where you apply to the unis you want to go to. check out the website and familiarise yourself with it through the summer and make sure to do a few drafts of your personal statements over the summer aswell.

What you mean the summer between year 11 and year 12. Thats a bit far isn't it, I thought you did your personal statement at the end of AS!

[writergirl]

That they're important and whilst music is relatively easy at GCSE, AS and A2 is like a punch in the face.

[Dubes]

-Have an idea of what you want to study at uni to ensure the A Level's you pick can actually get you into a uni course you want to do.

-If you're sure on a subject start reading the specification now and possibly even start learning parts of the course which will allow you to see if you enjoy it or if it is too hard for you.

-Start coursework as soon it is given and try and finish it as soon as possible.

[Felineyx]

(Original post by momanium)
I can understand what you are saying but to the main, there would be a strong positive correlation between putting in effort and getting higher grades, surely?

It depends on the exam far more than it does for GCSE. I worked incredibly hard for my first AS English exam and scraped a C; whereas I did two days of revision for History and got an A because the questions fell nicely.

[momanium]

Yeah that does make sense. I am doing biology, chemistry, maths and politics so surely this wouldnt be as much of an issue for me, particuarly in the science subjects?

It is a shame that you can do loads of revision and not do as well as you deserve, a flaw of the system I suppose!

[momanium]

(Original post by writergirl)
That they're important and whilst music is relatively easy at GCSE, AS and A2 is like a punch in the face.

Hehe, everyone at our school doing music (not me) say that music is a right b***h and that its ridiculously difficult. God knows what they will think at A level.

[Edwin Okli]

You'll be told that speaking exams for AS language subjects should not be hard to get marks in. Then you'll get a C and you'll be told, incorrectly, that you can't get a remark. It'll completely ruin your confidence for your A2 exam.

[. . .]

If you aren't one of those people that pick up things very quickly and can get by with A grades with minimal revision your very very lucky if not say bye to your social life or sleep if you want the grades.

[lampshade1]

This Summer, if you are going to study English, read the books/poetry you are going to study! Also, if you're going to study history, perhaps read around the subject on what you're going to do! So helpful. If you're going to do a language, try and get a trip abroad to the country/have a native speaker to talk to or even just talk away at your teacher in the language. You NEED to get fluency up!

General things:
1. Do UCAS as early as you can (within reason, make sure it's perfect first!) many universities say they don't give out offers till past the deadline, that was a load of lies :P
2. Start revision Easter time, little later for A2. Seriously, revise, revise, revise!
3. Make detalied notes, make sure you understand everything! Annoy your teachers with past questions/essays!
4. Get on getrevising.co.uk - so many notes. For instance for my History A2 there was a whole revision guide for my topic! Make sure you look around the internet, TSR etc gives you a wealth of resources...USE THEM!
5. Take General Studies (unless you're Cambridge/Oxford kind of people, as there it would obviously make no difference. And may not make a difference for some science courses?) surprisingly, many Universities actually accept it! (I'm talking AAA-AAB standard here ) And it's an easy A-Level which could help you into Uni!

Keep calm and carry on, do your best and all that Jazz, good luck!

[Ellie_May :)]

Find out more about how the course is marked, what teacher you will have, and what modules you will study. It is also helpful to know if you have modular exams or just one end of year exam.

Be as independant as you can, and don't hang round with those people who brag about how they cant be bothered to do the work and stink of smoke and drugs. They distract you and try to drag you down with them. Silent assassins!

Be confident in class - participating more makes sure you form a good bond with your teacher, and are not the one who is sat isolated at the back all lonely.

Basically, work your absolute best, revise as much as you can, bring paracetemol, and just be yourself!