Are GCSE’s as hard as they seem?

Are GCSE’s as hard as they seem? How do I stop myself from panicking and getting worried?

They aren't.

The buildup creates this high stage where you envisage yourself at the bottom, with proper planning and revision you won't be worried.

Reply 2

Elijah.b27

10

Original post by Beccaaa-

Are GCSE’s as hard as they seem? How do I stop myself from panicking and getting worried?

How old are you?
Assuming you're about to start year 11 I'd say that they aren't as difficult as they may seem at first, provided that you put in the effort. Also the time literally FLIES by which might seem overwhelming but honestly as long as you're efficient you'll do fine. Good luck!

Reply 3

Beccaaa-

OP

4

Original post by Elijah.b27

How old are you?
Assuming you're about to start year 11 I'd say that they aren't as difficult as they may seem at first, provided that you put in the effort. Also the time literally FLIES by which might seem overwhelming but honestly as long as you're efficient you'll do fine. Good luck!

Ok, thanks! I’m about to start year 11 and my teachers are putting A TON of pressure on me to get a “clean sweep”

Reply 4

GCSEstudent:(

8

Damn high expectations is that a clean sweep of 9s , 8s or 7,8 and 9a

Reply 5

GCSEstudent:(

8

Oops meant to put 7s,8s and 9s

Reply 6

lilTrain

19

not at all, theyll only be hard if u do no revision at all the whole of yr11

Reply 7

username3822514

17

Mocks were more scary in my opinion

Reply 8

username4378620

14

No, GCSEs are a walk in the park. If you leave everything till May then yeah they're hard.

Reply 9

Imogen.Scoott

7

Yeah, I’m only going into year ten but all the teachers make such a massive deal about it and make it seem super scary. Which is probably why I’m quite anxious/ worried!

Reply 10

GCSEstudent:(

8

No it’s fine honestly

Reply 11

GCSEstudent:(

8

Passing them is not a worry unless u do no revision

Reply 12

Cirxxbabz

21

I found them easy!!!!
One or two papers but the rest...
Wow
I thought it will would alll be so hard

Reply 13

joshua_sutton_07

9

So having completed my GCSE's and getting my results today, I would say it depends on the subject but overall the mocks are hard and this is generally to scare you into realizing how hard you have to work. It may sound cliché but as long as you keep your head down and work as hard as you can then you should do well. I worked my butt off revising and it got me 3x7's, 3x6's and 3x5's

Reply 14

Beccaaa-

OP

4

Original post by GCSEstudent:(

Damn high expectations is that a clean sweep of 9s , 8s or 7,8 and 9a

They want at least 8’s... it’s tough

Reply 15

Beccaaa-

OP

4

Original post by joshua_sutton_07

So having completed my GCSE's and getting my results today, I would say it depends on the subject but overall the mocks are hard and this is generally to scare you into realizing how hard you have to work. It may sound cliché but as long as you keep your head down and work as hard as you can then you should do well. I worked my butt off revising and it got me 3x7's, 3x6's and 3x5's