When should I start revising for May exams?

My first exam is on the 14 May (it's history AS).

When should I start revising?

I don't even know how to? my notes are a mess!

Reply 1

FloydRix

13

may 1st?

well that's what I did and got 100%

Reply 2

Phil Dunphy

OP

Original post by FloydRix

may 1st?

well that's what I did and got 100%

I'm not a genuis, so I'd need a couple of months...!

Reply 3

ValerieStarr

1

Depends on your ability to retain information
Also on how hard you find the subjects
Either way don't leave it until last minute
A lot of people use the Easter holidays as an opportunity to at least start?

Reply 4

Phil Dunphy

OP

Original post by ValerieStarr

Depends on your ability to retain information
Also on how hard you find the subjects
Either way don't leave it until last minute
A lot of people use the Easter holidays as an opportunity to at least start?

I find history the hardest (9/10)
Then English language - but I am only taking it at AS, so I am only aiming for a C/B (8/10)
Then English literature (7/10)
Then Politics - but it needs a LOT of revising (6/10)

:P

When do you think?

Brackets denote how hard i find the subject...

Reply 5

awayinmyhead

9

The best advice I can give is to learn everything as you go along and most importantly understand everything.
I definitely regret revising for A levels at the very last minute! It's too much!

Reply 6

htotheizzo

In my opinion, organise your notes around 2 months before your exam, so in March. Make sure you have everything like past papers etc. Then start reading over your notes but only for like 20/30 mins a day. You don't want to do intense revision otherwise you'll burn yourself out. Around 4 weeks before your exam, start your revision. Make sure you understand your content. 2 weeks before the exam just do past papers.

But, it all depends on how you revise. Some can revise over a short period before the exam, while others may need more time.

Reply 7

ValerieStarr

1

Original post by htotheizzo

In my opinion, organise your notes around 2 months before your exam, so in March. Make sure you have everything like past papers etc. Then start reading over your notes but only for like 20/30 mins a day. You don't want to do intense revision otherwise you'll burn yourself out. Around 4 weeks before your exam, start your revision. Make sure you understand your content. 2 weeks before the exam just do past papers.

But, it all depends on how you revise. Some can revise over a short period before the exam, while others may need more time.