Study help and revision tips

Let's help you get through your GCSE and A-level work. Use the links to dig deeper, or scroll down to explore more.

• Discussions about individual subjects
• A-level discussions
• GCSE discussions
• A-level articles
• GCSE articles

Need a hand with your mocks? We've got an article that will help get your GCSE and A-level mocks revision on track.

We have discussion groups covering individual subjects, so it's easy to find what you need.

Choose a popular subject from the drop-down list - or use the link below to look through all of them.

• Find all of our study help forums here

Working towards some exams? A bit of preparation can really help you focus. Here's how to get started - and how to stick at it.

• How to prepare for revision
• The revision timetable you’ll actually stick to
• A guide to free revision resources
• Five revision myths demolished
• Six great revision apps to try out

Get advice from the people who really know what studying is like. These articles have all been written by GCSE and A-level students. 

• How I got an A* in A-level Psychology
• Tips on starting year 13
• Getting A*s in A-level: is it possible?
• A-level Biology resources

It's not easy, revising for lots of exams all at the same time. So you'll want to make sure your revision time is productive. In these articles, we've got advice from top students who share their secrets.

• How to study effectively for your exams
• Students who got A*s at A-level explain study tips everyone can follow
• Students who got grade 9s in their GCSEs explain study tips that everyone can follow
• Top tips for revising for Btecs

Don't be hard on yourself when you're revising - motivation isn't always easy to find. These tips will help you find the mental focus to keep going through a long series of exams.

• How do I revise when I'm really lazy?
• These YouTubers can help get your exam revision on track
• 18 procrastination-busting ways to stop stalling your revision
• It's not too late: 10 ways to kick-start your revision

You can really boost your confidence by being well prepared for each exam. These articles will help you get ready.

• Your guide to handling revision and exam stress
• What to expect from an exam
• Seven things to do in the last week before an exam
• Seven things to do the night before and morning of an exam
• How to prepare for a Btec exam
• How to prepare for a Btec set task/controlled assessment

Using past exam papers is an excellent way to ensure your revision is on track.

• How to use past papers to ace your exams

Exams can be a bit more manageable once you understand how they work. Here are a few things you should know.

• Eight things that could go wrong in an exam and how to fix them
• Can you predict exam questions?
• Five ways you can get disqualified from an exam without actually cheating

Who better to give you revision advice than the people who set the exams?

We’ve worked with exam board AQA to create a series of exam advice articles.

Find all their advice for GCSE and A-level here. 

The meme game is strong when you're coming out of an A-level or GCSE. We picked out some of the best student reactions from the biggest exams of last summer.

• Students react after A-level Chemistry Paper 3 on 23 June
• Students react after A-level Biology Paper 3 on 21 June
• Students react after A-level Maths Paper 3 on 20 June
• Students react to A-level Chemistry Paper 2 on 19 June 2023
• More A-level and GCSE exam reactions