Do I take a gap year?

Hi, I’m not sure I’m going to get the grades I need for university in my Alevels. I’ve began considering a gap year to sort myself out mentally, and resit them next year. Has anyone had any experience in doing this? Is it recommended?
Thanks in advance

i think only take a gap year if you have things planned. I'm on one currently- and I was literally so lost at the beginning, I had like no idea what to do with my life. and it can be lonely especially if all your friends are at uni. However, gap years do give you a break and a chance to grow as a person, and time to travel if you wish.

And also don't underestimate yourself. I literally thought I would get Cs last year- and I actually done alright. I'm currently resitting because I know I can push myself to do better- but studying on a gap year is hard. Esp when you're not in class and don't have teachers pestering you and giving you exam tips.

If you have good offers this year from unis, I would say take it. I literally got offers from Kings and UCL last year but got rejected this year- so your place is not always guaranteed on gap years.

I need ABB for my insurance, and AAA for my firm- I haven’t revised enough and I’m considering not going to the exams this week

I need ABB for my insurance, and AAA for my firm- I haven’t revised enough and I’m considering not going to the exams this week

Still go to your exams, and give it your all. Even if you think you haven't revised enough it is a lot better than an automatic zero. You never know, your results could surprise you and you could do exceptionally well. Don't limit yourself by skipping exams.

Always give your exams a shot DO NOT simply skip them. Even if you start revising now it'll be a damn sight better than automatically failing if you don't turn up.

I’ve been revising for around a month but I don’t know the whole courses yet- I’ll try though- thanks