[Damask-]

That doing 7 maths modules in a year isn't something to be entered into lightly.

[Kasarna]

Generally don't view the AS year as an extension to GCSEs work like your ass off. OCR are a bunch of idiots sometimes. If one of your teachers is crap, then either ignore them in lessons and do your own work or be 'ill' for all their lessons.

If your school doesn't give you study leave before the exams, take a few weeks off and literally memorise the textbook if your doing biology or actually revise for any other subject.

[InternetGangster]

(Original post by ray_charlene)
Do not treat it like GCSE, A-level is very different and at least 10 times harder. If you spend an hour doing revision for GCSE per week, you need to do at least 3 hour of revision for each subject per week. This will make you feel a lot confident and also help you in getting better grades.

Most of us won't have the patience to follow our timetable 100% tightly, so push yourself a bit harder at the beginning is ok IMO.

I couldn't disagree more.

[moorbre]

No, brendan not revising for your first modules is not a good idea haha
Also not to take chemistry, take computing instead. As was fine but I have totally lost all interest by A2

[britchick]

I wish I knew how maths-y Physics is. Might sound silly but nobody told me just how maths-orientated it is, so I took it without taking A-level Maths. Worst mistake of my life!

[omgg]

Dont rely on the teacher, do everything yourself

[DannyW94]

Use your free periods - don't go out for 'an early lunch' just to avoid work.

[ellieHA]

If you struggle then tell someone as soon as it happens and get help/advice straight away. Don't wait and hope the problem will resolve itself!

[Zu!]

1) The next two years will probably be the hardest of your life.

2) A-level Geography (especially Edexcel) is not just 'colouring in maps', it's actually a pretty tough subject as there is a lot to learn!

3) Cramming does not work as well as it might have done for GCSE.

[moorbre]

(Original post by Damask-)
That doing 7 maths modules in a year isn't something to be entered into lightly.

2 in half a year is hard enough haha good luck with that

[Lambo_93]

(Original post by YB101)
If you are doing biology, every animal or species that appears in your exam, you will develop an increased hatred for. I can never look at cats and pandas in the same way.

Don't forget starfish!

[Waqar.]

Go through the specification of your course and just bear the main points in mind as you go through them in class.
Do all the past papers and don't assume you can get an A if you only got a D in a past paper.
Read through examiner reports.
If you're doing maths, attempt the solomon papers.
If you're doing an exam with very few past papers then do some from older specs which will most likely be very similar to the currect spec.
Don't waste your time at school.
Read through you're notes at the end of every week just to constantly refresh your memory.
Practice exam technique and learn the mark schemes as they can be very fussy.
Good Luck and make sure you enjoy the years

[Todd]

(Original post by Kasarna)
If one of your teachers is crap, then either ignore them in lessons and do your own work or be 'ill' for all their lessons.

Aaammmeen to that. We had a crap English Lit teacher for one half of the course, we've all absically had to teach ourselves that bit. Most otehr people in my class ahve't bothered, and are now ****ting themsel;ves about the exam. I, not to sound smug, ahve absolutely worked my ass off, and feel very confident about the exam. You'll get out what you put it!

Also, revision is an ongoing process, compile your notes on topics and stuff as you go along, that way when you come to study leave al you ahve to do is learn them.I learnt that from bad preparation at AS >.<

[Damask-]

(Original post by moorbre)
2 in half a year is hard enough haha good luck with that

Just done C1-3, M1, S1 and D1. C4 on thursday, then I'll be able to sleep properly for the first time in weeks.

[Larsson]

try to get as many UMS marks at AS because it really helps at A2 when it gets seriously difficult

do all the work which is set by teachers, and more

don't ever say you have done all your work - you can always do more

read around your subject, it will help

do subjects you actually enjoy

start your personal statement early/start looking at universities after january results - gives you an idea of where you might be able to apply

Academic achievement/predicted grades are probably better for a personal statement than anything else

just enjoy it! it goes very quickly and is very difficult but worth while in the end

[Amz1217]

If you do OCR Biology just revise the biodiversity side of it, forget the rest, that's how much OCR love putting that stuff in exam papers...

[iLoveRobSwire<3]

OCR can just dieeeeee
Do your work as soon as it's set, don't leave it to the last minute
Go over the work that you did in the lesson the day that you learnt it, if you leave it right to the exam, you're gonna have to learn it all over again and that's a pain.

[Kandy_Kain_94]

If you're doing subjects like Biology (AQA) you might as well just learn from the mark schemes

Prepare to lose a lot of sleep over the next 2 years...

ENJOY!

[Over The Rainbow X]

You shouldn't take a day off as it can seriously affect your education, but it is okay for the school to spend a whole week during challenge days that are irrelevant to your education.

AQA put in questions that aren't on the specification.

Past papers are your best friend.

Writing out your notes for the January exam in the summer holidays will benefit you greatly.

[Thatstudentdude]

1) AS Year actually matters! Don't ask me how...but I had no idea this year added up to next year's grade! (Derp moment there.)

2) Keep on top of the work. WORK CANNOT BE BLAGGED. As hard as you try, you need to learn this stuff.

3) Do not do Graphic Design. That is all.

4) Yes, you're reuqired to actually read the books in Literature.

5) Subjects are a lot easier if you actually enthuse about them and find the content interesting. So pick wisely.