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The Final Countdown...

The time is now. GCSEs done, AS Levels in the bag, it's time for the big one. And boy am I nervous! :afraid:

Hello!! I'm Protostar - some of you may have seen me around, others may not, but I'm on a mission to grow my grades and get into university! :biggrin:

Academic Info

GCSEs

AS Levels

I'm doing A Levels in Maths (AQA), Further Maths (Edexcel) and Physics (AQA), and I'm also doing an EPQ on Maths. This blog will be documenting primarily my revision, but also how I feel with regards to upcoming exams, my EPQ, university applications and everything else that comes with being a Year 13 student!

Year 12 was a bit of a bumpy road - when I was motivated for a change it was kind of rare that I put it to good use, and when I wasn't...there was no chance. But luckily I managed to pull myself together towards the end and get the results I wanted!

This is my third Grow Your Grades blog (I know, three. I must not have much of a life :rolleyes:

), previous installments can be found here (GCSE) and here (AS Level) if you're interested in seeing how I got through the last two years of my education!

Mock Exam Results
Maths: A
Further Maths: Original paper got lost, we did another one on 27/03/2018 and I got an A*
Physics: A
(Full breakdown of results can be found here!)

University stuff!

Applications

Replies

Why Durham?
I took part in a scheme this year called Supported Progression run by Durham University. I've wanted to go to Durham for a while now...probably since early Year 11, and this scheme will aid massively with my application. As part of the scheme I attended an assessed Summer School, which, if I pass the assessed element, will result in me gaining a guaranteed, reduced conditional offer for Maths at Durham. Pretty neat, huh? ~~Especially cos there's no way in hell I'm getting in otherwise~~ ahem :colondollar:

Why Maths?
To put it simply, because I'm reasonably good at it :colondollar:

Nah but seriously, it's an amazing subject, it just clicks for me and I really want to study it further because I'd feel it was a huge shame if I didn't! (And also, there's no way I'm doing a Physics degree :rofl:

)

I aim to update this daily, to keep up with tradition :tongue:

However what I've seen a lot of this year is people making tag lists so that it's easier for people to keep up with updates - I think it's a great idea and I'm already in a few :h:

However, I don't want to be bombarding everyone with notifications, so, I'm planning on doing detailed updates Sunday-Friday and then a brief summary update every Saturday, and it'll be this one that I tag you guys in, if that makes sense? :colondollar:

Either way, let me know if you want to be tagged every week and I'll make a note of it! (And if at any point you want to stop getting notifications - that's completely fine too. Just let me know! :h:

)

Tagged Lovelies

Aaaaaand quoting people from my last GYG who may want to follow this one! :dance:

Stupidly Long Quote List...

Back to the grind tomorrow! I'm so not ready :cry2:

(edited 5 years ago)

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Reply 1

Charles III

FIRST!!!!

Here every step of the way! You’ve got this - subbing! Love the layout btw :biggrin:

Reply 2

_gcx

Study Forum Helper

Good luck! :biggrin:

I'm also doing an EPQ on Maths

Have you decided on a topic yet?

Reply 3

shadowdweller

Volunteer Section Leader

Tag me each update pls :hat2:

Reply 4

brainzistheword

Study Forum Helper, Careers Forum Helper

Original post by Protostar

The Final Countdown...

The time is now. GCSEs done, AS Levels in the bag, it's time for the big one. And boy am I nervous! :afraid:

Hello!! I'm Protostar - some of you may have seen me around, others may not, but I'm on a mission to grow my grades and get into university! :biggrin:

Academic Info

GCSEs

AS Levels

I'm doing A Levels in Maths, Further Maths and Physics, and I'm also doing an EPQ on Maths. This blog will be documenting primarily my revision, but also how I feel with regards to upcoming exams, my EPQ, university applications and everything else that comes with being a Year 13 student!

Year 12 was a bit of a bumpy road - when I was motivated for a change it was kind of rare that I put it to good use, and when I wasn't...there was no chance. But luckily I managed to pull myself together towards the end and get the results I wanted!

This is my third Grow Your Grades blog (I know, three. I must not have much of a life :rolleyes:

), previous installments can be found here (GCSE) and here (AS Level) if you're interested in seeing how I got through the last two years of my education!

University stuff!

Applications

Offers

Why Durham?
I took part in a scheme this year called Supported Progression run by Durham University. I've wanted to go to Durham for a while now...probably since early Year 11, and this scheme will aid massively with my education. As part of the scheme I attended an assessed Summer School, which, if I pass the assessed element, will result in me gaining a guaranteed, reduced conditional offer for Maths at Durham. Pretty neat, huh? ~~Especially cos there's no way in hell I'm getting in otherwise~~ ahem :colondollar:

Why Maths?
To put it simply, because I'm reasonably good at it :colondollar:

)

I aim to update this daily, to keep up with tradition :tongue:

However what I've seen a lot of this year is people making tag lists so that it's easier for people to keep up with updates - I think it's a great idea and I'm already in a few :h:

Either way, let me know if you want to be tagged every week and I'll make a note of it!

Tagged Lovelies

Aaaaaand quoting people from my last GYG who may want to follow this one! :dance:

Stupidly Long Quote List...

Back to the grind tomorrow! I'm so not ready :cry2:

Woo! Best of luck! Rooting for you and can't wait to follow your story!

:yay:

(edited 6 years ago)

Reply 5

BurstingBubbles

Life & Style Forum Helper

PRSOM! You're amazing, keep up the brilliant work! Here with you every step :biggrin:

Reply 6

Quirky Object

Good luck and congrats on your AS results! I will definitely be keeping up with this :h:

(also maths :heart:

)

Reply 7

usycool1

Original post by Protostar

Especially cos there's no way in hell I'm getting in otherwise

Don't be so negative towards yourself. :pierre:

Best of luck!

Original post by Protostar

The Final Countdown...

The time is now. GCSEs done, AS Levels in the bag, it's time for the big one. And boy am I nervous! :afraid:

Hello!! I'm Protostar - some of you may have seen me around, others may not, but I'm on a mission to grow my grades and get into university! :biggrin:

Academic Info

GCSEs

AS Levels

), previous installments can be found here (GCSE) and here (AS Level) if you're interested in seeing how I got through the last two years of my education!

University stuff!

Applications

Offers

Why Durham?
I took part in a scheme this year called Supported Progression run by Durham University. I've wanted to go to Durham for a while now...probably since early Year 11, and this scheme will aid massively with my education. As part of the scheme I attended an assessed Summer School, which, if I pass the assessed element, will result in me gaining a guaranteed, reduced conditional offer for Maths at Durham. Pretty neat, huh? ~~Especially cos there's no way in hell I'm getting in otherwise~~ ahem :colondollar:

Why Maths?
To put it simply, because I'm reasonably good at it :colondollar:

)

I aim to update this daily, to keep up with tradition :tongue:

However what I've seen a lot of this year is people making tag lists so that it's easier for people to keep up with updates - I think it's a great idea and I'm already in a few :h:

Either way, let me know if you want to be tagged every week and I'll make a note of it!

Tagged Lovelies

Aaaaaand quoting people from my last GYG who may want to follow this one! :dance:

Stupidly Long Quote List...

Back to the grind tomorrow! I'm so not ready :cry2:

Good luck for the coming year. You're obviously very capable so I have little doubt you can achieve top grades this coming year. Just keep on doing what you're doing and you'll be fine! :smile:

Reply 10

username2694731

Good luck @Protostar!, can I subscribe pls? ( I should make my own!)

Reply 11

?Hannah?

i'm honestly so proud of you because i was with you throughout your gcse journey and now i am here to witness what you achieve at A2! good luck for this year, you will do amazingly and i am sure that this time next year, you will be getting ready to go to durham university x

defo add me to your tag list because i will be reading every single one of your updates x

(edited 6 years ago)

Reply 12

The_Lonely_Goatherd

Add me to the tag list, lovely :awesome:

Spoiler

Reply 13

niamhdoesmaths

Original post by Paracosm

FIRST!!!!

Here every step of the way! You’ve got this - subbing! Love the layout btw :biggrin:

Why are you a YouTube meme :indiff:

Thank you!! Will get you added in now :hugs:

Original post by _gcx

Good luck! :biggrin:

Have you decided on a topic yet?

Thanks!!

And kind of... I'm gonna focus it on the gender split in the study of maths :dontknow:

I'm not really cut out for the EPQ!

Original post by shadowdweller

Tag me each update pls :hat2:

It will be done :hat2:

Original post by brainzistheword

Woo! Best of luck! Rooting for you and can't wait to follow your story!

:yay:

Thank you so much!! :woo:

Original post by BurstingBubbles

PRSOM! You're amazing, keep up the brilliant work! Here with you every step :biggrin:

Thanks Bubbles! :hugs:

Original post by Sonechka

Good luck and congrats on your AS results! I will definitely be keeping up with this :h:

(also maths :heart:

)

Maths

and thank you! I shall add you to the list :h:

Original post by usycool1

Don't be so negative towards yourself. :pierre:

but have you seen the grade requirements :cry2:

Original post by dxvid

Best of luck!

Thanks!

Original post by Desmos

Good luck for the coming year. You're obviously very capable so I have little doubt you can achieve top grades this coming year. Just keep on doing what you're doing and you'll be fine! :smile:

Ah thank you!! I'll certainly try my best! :dumbells:

Original post by DreamlinerFinder

Good luck @Protostar!, can I subscribe pls? ( I should make my own!)

Will add you to the list! :biggrin:

And you should! (Tag me in if you do! :wink:

)

Reply 14

Matrix123

Original post by Protostar

Heyy, best of luck! It's great seeing someone else who wants to study maths at university :ahee:

I'm thinking of applying to York for the MMath too :wink:

I look forward to seeing the successes this year has in store for you :h:

Reply 15

username2694731

Original post by Protostar

Why are you a YouTube meme :indiff:

Thank you!! Will get you added in now :hugs:

Thanks!!

And kind of... I'm gonna focus it on the gender split in the study of maths :dontknow:

I'm not really cut out for the EPQ!

It will be done :hat2:

Thank you so much!! :woo:

Thanks Bubbles! :hugs:

Maths

and thank you! I shall add you to the list :h:

but have you seen the grade requirements :cry2:

Thanks!

Ah thank you!! I'll certainly try my best! :dumbells:

Will add you to the list! :biggrin:

And you should! (Tag me in if you do! :wink:

)

I'll look to it later this week when I have time ( IB2 life!), but yours seems amazing!

Reply 16

_gcx

Study Forum Helper

Original post by Protostar

And kind of... I'm gonna focus it on the gender split in the study of maths :dontknow:

I'm not really cut out for the EPQ!

Awwh I was thinking more theoretical. I haven't seen anyone do a maths EPQ that wasn't a stats investigation, so I'd be interested to see what you eventually come up with.

Reply 17

niamhdoesmaths

Original post by The_Lonely_Goatherd

Add me to the tag list, lovely :awesome:

Spoiler

It will be done :hugs:

Spoiler

Original post by Matrix123

Heyy, best of luck! It's great seeing someone else who wants to study maths at university :ahee:

I'm thinking of applying to York for the MMath too :wink:

I look forward to seeing the successes this year has in store for you :h:

Yaaaaay Maths :five:

Ooooh! I'm like 99% sure I won't end up going there, but it's exciting nonetheless :biggrin:

Thank you! :h:

Original post by DreamlinerFinder

I'll look to it later this week when I have time ( IB2 life!), but yours seems amazing!

Ahhhh, completely fair enough!! I'm excited to read it if you do! Thanks again :biggrin:

Original post by _gcx

Awwh I was thinking more theoretical. I haven't seen anyone do a maths EPQ that wasn't a stats investigation, so I'd be interested to see what you eventually come up with.

Yeah, a lot of people who do a Maths EPQ do tend to go down the full-on maths route, but it wasn't really for me :tongue:

I'm interested to see what I manage to produce too, I won't lie! :lol:

Reply 18

Quizlet

Dammit I'm not first :emo:

, but I'll follow this thread!

Reply 19

Michiyo

Original post by Protostar

The Final Countdown...

The time is now. GCSEs done, AS Levels in the bag, it's time for the big one. And boy am I nervous! :afraid:

Hello!! I'm Protostar - some of you may have seen me around, others may not, but I'm on a mission to grow my grades and get into university! :biggrin:

Academic Info

GCSEs

AS Levels

), previous installments can be found here (GCSE) and here (AS Level) if you're interested in seeing how I got through the last two years of my education!

University stuff!

Applications

Offers

Why Durham?
I took part in a scheme this year called Supported Progression run by Durham University. I've wanted to go to Durham for a while now...probably since early Year 11, and this scheme will aid massively with my education. As part of the scheme I attended an assessed Summer School, which, if I pass the assessed element, will result in me gaining a guaranteed, reduced conditional offer for Maths at Durham. Pretty neat, huh? ~~Especially cos there's no way in hell I'm getting in otherwise~~ ahem :colondollar:

Why Maths?
To put it simply, because I'm reasonably good at it :colondollar:

)

I aim to update this daily, to keep up with tradition :tongue:

However what I've seen a lot of this year is people making tag lists so that it's easier for people to keep up with updates - I think it's a great idea and I'm already in a few :h: