How to smash your a-levels - a guide written by an A* student

Basically I get loads of messages from people asking for help and I found I was just repeating myself, so I compiled all my a-level wisdom into a booklet that takes like 15 minutes to read through (and easy to reference). I wrote the guide in September before university and was planning to update it at uni, but I haven't really had much time so I don't know if I'll ever update it again. Originally just made it for friends (online and real) but decided to now go a bit more public.

Anyone can do well at a-level, even if you did poorly at GCSE. You just need the motivation and correct techniques. The booklet aims to help you with this.

here it is --> www.bit.ly/smashalevels

comment below if you have any specific queries about anything

Brilliant summation of what makes an excellent 'smart' student. I am defnitely going to put a few of these tips into usage, luckily I had a few down already ☺

Reply 61

jackien1

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Original post by Dylann

Basically I get loads of messages from people asking for help and I found I was just repeating myself, so I compiled all my a-level wisdom into a booklet that takes like 15 minutes to read through (and easy to reference). I wrote the guide in September before university and was planning to update it at uni, but I haven't really had much time so I don't know if I'll ever update it again. Originally just made it for friends (online and real) but decided to now go a bit more public.

Anyone can do well at a-level, even if you did poorly at GCSE. You just need the motivation and correct techniques. The booklet aims to help you with this.

here it is --> www.bit.ly/smashalevels

comment below if you have any specific queries about anything

What's your PB on the 3x3 and what's your main cube?

Reply 62

LPLunaticFringe

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Does this work for GCSE too ?

Reply 63

FrustratedHorse

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Thank you very much! It really helped. I want to enjoy these years just as much as you did. I will come back to this thread one day and show you how great you have made me.

Reply 64

Dylann

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Original post by jackien1

What's your PB on the 3x3 and what's your main cube?

Like 13 seconds, probably the Zhanchi now that my Guhong is sort of weirdly slow now

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Reply 65

Dylann

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Original post by SHallow28867

Brilliant summation of what makes an excellent 'smart' student. I am definitely going to put a few of these tips into usage, luckily I had a few down already ☺

Good stuff :smile:

Original post by LPLunaticFringe

Does this work for GCSE too ?

Sort of. GCSE requires a lot more effort across lots of different subjects rather than a lot of effort in just a few. You will need to plan your time much more in order to get everything done, but as for the motivation stuff, sure, it should work.

Original post by FrustratedHorse

Thank you very much! It really helped. I want to enjoy these years just as much as you did. I will come back to this thread one day and show you how great you have made me.

I look forward to it! Let me know how it goes :smile:

Reply 66

Bethaaaaany

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This is brilliant, especially as you studied chemistry which is the subject I am weakest at - thank you! :biggrin:

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Dylann

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Original post by Bethaaaaany

This is brilliant, especially as you studied chemistry which is the subject I am weakest at - thank you! :biggrin:

You're welcome :smile:

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ConfusedBCOfMods

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Original post by jamestg

Cracking stuff!

F*ck you nobody asked for your unwanted opinion

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jamestg

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Original post by ConfusedBCOfMods

F*ck you nobody asked for your unwanted opinion

Lol

Reply 70

john2054

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Original post by Dylann

You're welcome :smile:

good luck doing a degree if you think you should leave revision to the last minute. you may get away with that for a levels, but i'm afraid it just wont cut it at undergraduate level. you still have a lot to learn i'm afraid!

Reply 71

Dylann

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Original post by john2054

good luck doing a degree if you think you should leave revision to the last minute. you may get away with that for a levels, but i'm afraid it just wont cut it at undergraduate level. you still have a lot to learn i'm afraid!

This booklet is for people doing A-levels ...

Reply 72

sd_skittles

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that was the most helpful thing anyone has said all year, thankss much appreciated

Reply 73

john2054

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Original post by Dylann

This booklet is for people doing A-levels ...

and what comes after ? Macdonalds??

Reply 74

Dylann

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bump, for students beginning A-levels in September.

Reply 75

Yusufff

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Original post by Dylann

Basically I get loads of messages from people asking for help and I found I was just repeating myself, so I compiled all my a-level wisdom into a booklet that takes like 15 minutes to read through (and easy to reference). I wrote the guide in September before university and was planning to update it at uni, but I haven't really had much time so I don't know if I'll ever update it again (update: I won't update it again). Originally just made it for friends (online and real) but decided to now go a bit more public.

Anyone can do well at a-level, even if you did poorly at GCSE. You just need the motivation and correct techniques. The booklet aims to help you with this.

I got 2A*s 7As an half a B at GCSE. 3A*s at A2. I don't care if you didn't get a single A/A* at GCSE. YOU can change and do well at A-level. You just gotta work hard and smart, and believe in yourself.