Independent and Private A levels thread 2022-23

For those taking A levels outside a traditional school or college setting - independent resits, home schooling, distance learning etc.

Post all your questions, concerns, thoughts, tips and advice, right here.

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 1

SumanKaur10

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Can I take exams at two different exam centres for 2 different subjects, considering they are unlikely to overlap?

Reply 2

SumanKaur10

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I am resitting A level maths as I got a C in the subject, how do you recommend I go about it to get an A*?

Reply 3

SumanKaur10

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Original post by McGinger

For those taking A levels outside a traditional school or college setting - independent resists, home schooling, distance learning etc.

Post all your questions, concerns, thoughts, tips and advice, right here.

Do you think getting a part time job while resitting 2 a levels is good or should I not do it?

Reply 4

penguingirl18

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Original post by SumanKaur10

Can I take exams at two different exam centres for 2 different subjects, considering they are unlikely to overlap?

Yes, you can.

Reply 5

StudyMind

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Original post by SumanKaur10

I am resitting A level maths as I got a C in the subject, how do you recommend I go about it to get an A*?

Heya!
To begin with I would recommend organising your revision time by making a timetable. Dedicate a certain amount of time to revision. Make sure your notes are up-to-date with the material (perhaps re-make the notes from the beginning so that they are fresh in your mind). For maths it's all about practice, so aim to do past papers. I would recommend doing the past papers by topic rather than by year ( save the year ones for your mocks). My teacher would give us around 50 questions for each topic to do and to practice :smile:

Start with your weakest topic. Do check out this blog as well on how to achieve an A* :h:

I hope this helps!
Milena G.
UCL PFE
Study Mind

Reply 6

kiko404

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Original post by McGinger

For those taking A levels outside a traditional school or college setting - independent resits, home schooling, distance learning etc.

Post all your questions, concerns, thoughts, tips and advice, right here.

Hello, I've graduated from the Egyptian national high school but it's neither sufficient nor competitive so I decided to study international A-level. can I do it without IGCSE if I'll do it as a private candidate or self-taught. in order to apply for either UK or US unis.
and how can i study subjects on my own

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Reply 7

NazifaNawer

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Original post by kiko404

Hello, I've graduated from the Egyptian national high school but it's neither sufficient nor competitive so I decided to study international A-level. can I do it without IGCSE if I'll do it as a private candidate or self-taught. in order to apply for either UK or US unis.
and how can i study subjects on my own

It depends. Some subjects like physics, chemistry and biology will be very difficult to study in A levels without doing them in IGCSE. Other subjects like Accounting, business, english, economics and some others will be less difficult even if you didn't have them in IGCSE.

Reply 8

weirdfishesx

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Hi, I’m wondering how I can book an exam. Is it legal to self study for one year and take an exam? I’m on a gap year and have loads of time so I wanted to pick up a new subject

Reply 9

penguingirl18

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Original post by weirdfishesx

Hi, I’m wondering how I can book an exam. Is it legal to self study for one year and take an exam? I’m on a gap year and have loads of time so I wanted to pick up a new subject

Yes, of course it's legal. You can find an exam centre that accepts private candidates - the exam board will probably have a list of centres on their website. Tutors & Exams is a popular centre (they have many locations). I took A levels with 3A Tutors and would recommend them. Alternately, I believe some schools will allow you to take the exam.

Reply 10

penguingirl18

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Original post by kiko404

Hello, I've graduated from the Egyptian national high school but it's neither sufficient nor competitive so I decided to study international A-level. can I do it without IGCSE if I'll do it as a private candidate or self-taught. in order to apply for either UK or US unis.
and how can i study subjects on my own

Yes, you can study A levels without having done IGCSEs. What subjects would you be studying? You can use textbooks, YouTube videos, online revision websites, Physics & Maths Tutors (for practice questions), past papers, etc. to study the subjects.

Reply 11

alevelgeek1234

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Hey,

Does anyone where i can find past paper questions byb topic for aqa a level biology? as oppose to a whole past paper?

This way i can practice past paper questions after every topic i finish rather than wait to finish the whole syllabus and start doing mocks.

Reply 12

penguingirl18

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Original post by alevelgeek1234

Hey,

Does anyone where i can find past paper questions byb topic for aqa a level biology? as oppose to a whole past paper?

This way i can practice past paper questions after every topic i finish rather than wait to finish the whole syllabus and start doing mocks.

Here are some links:

https://www.savemyexams.co.uk/a-level/biology/aqa/-/pages/topic-questions-pdf/
https://www.savemyexams.co.uk/a-level/biology/aqa/17/topic-questions/
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/biology-revision/a-level-aqa/

Reply 13

alevelgeek1234

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thank you, life saver <3

Reply 14

Muttley79

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Original post by alevelgeek1234

Hey,

Does anyone where i can find past paper questions byb topic for aqa a level biology? as oppose to a whole past paper?

This way i can practice past paper questions after every topic i finish rather than wait to finish the whole syllabus and start doing mocks.

https://mmerevise.co.uk/a-level-biology-revision/

Reply 15

meerab.fx

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Original post by McGinger

For those taking A levels outside a traditional school or college setting - independent resits, home schooling, distance learning etc.

Post all your questions, concerns, thoughts, tips and advice, right here.

Hi

I hope you’re well I am currently taking A level biology and psychology and L3 applied science I need A level Chemistry to get into medicine do you think it’s possible to do it own your without a teacher even though I do get tutoring once in a month and can you and what resources I should use and if it’s possible to get an A* in A level chemistry or I should change colleges.

Reply 16

Muttley79

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Original post by SumanKaur10

I am resitting A level maths as I got a C in the subject, how do you recommend I go about it to get an A*?

Use MathsMadeEasy and Dr Frost

https://mmerevise.co.uk/a-level-maths-revision/ [free revision]

https://www.drfrostmaths.com/courses.php?coid=29

Reply 17

meerab.fx

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Original post by Muttley79

Use MathsMadeEasy and Dr Frost

https://mmerevise.co.uk/a-level-maths-revision/ [free revision]

https://www.drfrostmaths.com/courses.php?coid=29

Hi
I hope you are ok I am doing A level Chemistry privately I don’t have a teacher please can you give me any tips how to get an A* and any resources and if it is possible.

Reply 18

Muttley79

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Original post by meerab.fx

Hi
I hope you are ok I am doing A level Chemistry privately I don’t have a teacher please can you give me any tips how to get an A* and any resources and if it is possible.

I teach Maths and didn;t do Chemistry A level. Have you sorted the practical endorsement?

There are revision notes here: https://mmerevise.co.uk/a-level-chemistry-revision/

Reply 19

meerab.fx

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Original post by Muttley79

I teach Maths and didn;t do Chemistry A level. Have you sorted the practical endorsement?

There are revision notes here: https://mmerevise.co.uk/a-level-chemistry-revision/

Not yet I not sure wheather i should move colleges or say at the same college and do A level chemistry privately any recommendations.

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