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Getting straight A's at A-Level

Hi, I am new here.

I was wondering, I am currently studying A-Level Computer Science, Film Studies and History. Do you have any tips to help get A's - A*'s?

I know that I should socialise as much, work hard from day 1 but is there anything else as I do the above.

Thanks in advance

Reply 1

killmewithbees

Original post by Trussi

i guess revise the day's content for 30 mins at the end of each day and make flashcards and good notes in class. And then do a weekly review of what you've done that week on fridays or something.

Reply 2

lhq20054

Out of your A Level choices, I only do history but I can give general study advice.
Like the above poster said, make flashcards as you go along (if that works for you) and make sure you regularly go over the content - this is especially important in history as it's vital that you can recall the facts and general timeline for both essays and source questions
Practice practice practice!!! (exam questions) - once you get further into the academic year this will help you get used to A Level style questions and you'll be very prepared for mocks. Hopefully your teachers will be happy to mark anything you need them to
Read around the subject - I'm not sure if this is useful for film studies and computer science (maybe do extra research instead) but for history reading extra books around each topic will be extremely helpful when considering different theories, themes, and ideas. It's also very impressive in exams if you use quotes from historians.

Reply 3

KamranM

Note for anyone in the Future Planning to do Computer Science, Complete your NEA during the summer tranision into YR13, this just allows you to complete it early asnd focus on theory.

Reply 4

username4892364

Your A level subjects combination is so unusual. Unfortunately there are no options available
in the UK, otherwise I would strongly suggest you consider AUSMAT, SACE or other pre-u qualification from Australia/Canada. These qualification would suit you better and are easier to ace too. But too bad you are in the UK, you have no choice but to take A level.