confused and depressed

if youre really struggling and want to start over, try easier subjects, as an A* in an easy subject is valued more by unis than a D in a harder subject, unfortunately, because you have to remember most uni courses don't require specific A levels, just grades.

Dont give up, my mum started a business-ish thing by asking her friend to put some of her art in his shop to sell, and she's just made an etsy shop. If you need to, go to pound shops etc, buy your materials, then sell in upper class areas, maybe even getting customers to choose what to pay. If you dont know anyone, just go into a shop and ask if they'll sell your work, they may charge you, but then you can raise your prices.

If you want help starting a business, check out Biggabusiness, I work with their other half, Biggafish, organising events, but it will be good if you need funding and mentoring....

What would you consider easier subjects? Trying to choose my A Levels and I'm curious.

well it partly depends on you, e.g if you're a human calculator, do maths, if you can recall absolutely anything and everything you've learnt, exams should be easier than coursework for you. Subjects that you look at and think 'I could get a distinction or A in that' are ones to consider, bearing in mind your interests. Look at uni courses you might like, check if theres anything you need to study, even if you don't study it, you could do a foundation year to catch up.


If you feel a subject will be too hard, dont be discouraged, give it a shot, I reckon the old system was good as it gave you the chance to get used to the system, then retake a year, then do well because you had a head start.


I do English lit, biology, core maths and psychology. I regret picking lit, philosophy wouldve been easier and more interesting. I can ask friends about other subjects but do you know what you'd like to study?