The Current Year 12 Chat Thread (2020-2021)

GCSE Grades(if you would like to share them): 11 9s
Are you satisfied with your grades? Yes! My self-sabotaging tendencies for self-critique cannot find a tenable reason for complaint with those...
What subjects are you studying for A-Levels/BTECs: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Literature, EPQ - predicted A*A*A*AA*
How are you feeling about starting Year 12? Fantastic! I am enamoured with the course content in each of my subjects :smile:

Any plans for the next year? Nothing other than revising!
Any plans made yet for what you will do after A-Levels/BTECs? Medical school! Not to evoke any fatalistic notions, but, cambridge/imperial MBBS/PhD!
How was Year 11 for you? Tumultuous, but my effort and industry paid off!
Any hobbies/interests? Writing and reading - particularly in the classics & philosophy
How was your lockdown? I consider myself a hermit, albeit that is fundementally from a point of great privilege, the migration to lockdown has been smooth.

Reply 302

georgiarose2000

12

Original post by Oshmit

THEYEAR 12CHAT THREAD(2020-21)

Hi Everyone! That's it... we're through! After 1.5 years of hard work, 6 months of lockdown, GCSEs are done! I hope everyone was satisfied with their results and has planned their next steps. With that in mind, this is the new year 12 thread, for all of us to chat, lament, rejoice, share notes over the next year. Here's a format for your first post, but nobody is forcing you to follow it, post whatever you like!

YOUR FIRST POST:

GCSE Grades(if you would like to share them :smile:

Are you satisfied with your grades? :wink:

What subjects are you studying for A-Levels/BTECs
How are you feeling about starting Year 12?
Any plans for the next year? :redface:

Any plans made yet for what you will do after A-Levels/BTECs?
How was Year 11 for you? :redface:

Any hobbies/interests?
How was your lockdown? :smile:

For those with GYGs, feel free to link them...

Some random questions:
How long do you think it will take to get a CoVid-19 vaccine, if there will ever be one?
Do you like the summer or the winter?
Do you think marmite should be banned? :confused:

Do you like Tea or Coffee? (Only one choice permitted!) :biggrin:

All the best from me! I hope your dreams and aspirations are fulfilled over the coming year, and we get to stay in normal school...

I know im late ive only just remembered my password sorry
GCSE Grades(if you would like to share them) - 9 eng lit, 8 history and lang, 7 statistics,maths,french,chemistry, 6 physics,art,bio
Are you satisfied with your grades? not really. i should have gotten an 8 in bio and a 9 in history
What subjects are you studying for A-Levels/BTECs - a levels, physics maths and french
How are you feeling about starting Year 12? year 12 right now is v v hard
Any plans for the next year?
Any plans made yet for what you will do after A-Levels/BTECs? i want to go to uni but no idea what to study
How was Year 11 for you? good
Any hobbies/interests? i like listening to music
How was your lockdown? what one,,,, depression 101 but,,, good

Some random questions:
How long do you think it will take to get a CoVid-19 vaccine, if there will ever be one? ...
Do you like the summer or the winter? winter
Do you think marmite should be banned? no but it should be that kind of thing we show in a horrible foods museum instead
Do you like Tea or Coffee? (Only one choice permitted!) i love both!! tea is much more enjoyable

Reply 303

midnightskies0

13

Original post by Oshmit

THEYEAR 12CHAT THREAD(2020-21)

Hi Everyone! That's it... we're through! After 1.5 years of hard work, 6 months of lockdown, GCSEs are done! I hope everyone was satisfied with their results and has planned their next steps. With that in mind, this is the new year 12 thread, for all of us to chat, lament, rejoice, share notes over the next year. Here's a format for your first post, but nobody is forcing you to follow it, post whatever you like!

YOUR FIRST POST:

GCSE Grades(if you would like to share them :smile:

Are you satisfied with your grades? :wink:

What subjects are you studying for A-Levels/BTECs
How are you feeling about starting Year 12?
Any plans for the next year? :redface:

Any plans made yet for what you will do after A-Levels/BTECs?
How was Year 11 for you? :redface:

Any hobbies/interests?
How was your lockdown? :smile:

For those with GYGs, feel free to link them...

Some random questions:
How long do you think it will take to get a CoVid-19 vaccine, if there will ever be one?
Do you like the summer or the winter?
Do you think marmite should be banned? :confused:

Do you like Tea or Coffee? (Only one choice permitted!) :biggrin:

All the best from me! I hope your dreams and aspirations are fulfilled over the coming year, and we get to stay in normal school...

Hi everyone! I’m new to TSR but happy to be joining this thread!

GCSEs
So last year I got all A*s in my GCSEs(!!!) which I was absolutely over the moon with and I started year 12 in September 2020.

A LEVELS
I’m currently studying Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Further Maths at AS Level which has been a challenge but very enjoyable so far.

NEXT YEAR/ PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Next year I will be dropping further maths and applying to do medicine! It seems so close now I can hardly believe it!

YEAR 11
Year 11 was one of the best and worst years of my school life and the “worst” part was 100% because of covid. We missed our prom, leavers, celebration and countless other “right of passage” events which is extremely sad. However, the first half of the year was great and I did thoroughly enjoy it especially the Christmas period.

COVID VACCINE/EXPERIENCE
This past year has been so difficult especially for us students and I am finding it very difficult to learn from home as there is no separation from work and rest and I am spending around 20 hours in my bedroom every day!

SUMMER/WINTER?
I am 100% a summer girl - I love the sun! I burn so easily but the sun just makes me happy. That being said I do love snow - I just hate the cold!

TEA/COFFEE
Teaaaaa

Drop here!

(edited 4 years ago)

Reply 304

BlueDragon1

8

Original post by Oshmit

THEYEAR 12CHAT THREAD(2020-21)

Hi Everyone! That's it... we're through! After 1.5 years of hard work, 6 months of lockdown, GCSEs are done! I hope everyone was satisfied with their results and has planned their next steps. With that in mind, this is the new year 12 thread, for all of us to chat, lament, rejoice, share notes over the next year. Here's a format for your first post, but nobody is forcing you to follow it, post whatever you like!

YOUR FIRST POST:

GCSE Grades(if you would like to share them :smile:

Are you satisfied with your grades? :wink:

What subjects are you studying for A-Levels/BTECs
How are you feeling about starting Year 12?
Any plans for the next year? :redface:

Any plans made yet for what you will do after A-Levels/BTECs?
How was Year 11 for you? :redface:

Any hobbies/interests?
How was your lockdown? :smile:

For those with GYGs, feel free to link them...

Some random questions:
How long do you think it will take to get a CoVid-19 vaccine, if there will ever be one?
Do you like the summer or the winter?
Do you think marmite should be banned? :confused:

Do you like Tea or Coffee? (Only one choice permitted!) :biggrin:

All the best from me! I hope your dreams and aspirations are fulfilled over the coming year, and we get to stay in normal school...

GCSE grades: 65554443D*
Subjects for Alevel: Maths and Religious studies
BTEC: applied law
It's been a few months and it still feels like March 2020, mostly because I had to resit Year 12 lol.
PASS
Go to university to do teacher training in Maths.
Year 11? Surreal now. Almost forgotten I even went to secondary tbh...
Does reading count as an interest? If it doesn't it should. Doing maths equations counts as well, I've just decided. I also like photography.
Boredom on wheels, and I was riding on exams last year to actually get good grades, which did not happen so bit stressful. But I learned not to rely on end of year exams even though the education system wants you to, so there's that :smile:

Winter is my favourite season.
Coffee. Caffeine.

I know I'm months late but heyho, and also I really wish we were in normal school/college conditions, but 2021 says nope.

Reply 305

Perseus123

4

Yeah I know I'm like 5 months late but hey, better late than never!
GCSE Grades(if you would like to share them)
Biology - 9
Chemistry - 9
Physics - 8
DT - 8
Maths - 8
Computer Science - 7
German - 7
English Language - 7
English Literature - 6
Art - 6

Are you satisfied with your grades?
I mean they aren't bad, but I feel I would have done way better if I actually revised during my mocks instead of messing about and put more effort into assessments throughout Y11.

What subjects are you studying for A-Levels/BTECs
Biology, Chemistry, Maths.
Level 2 BTEC - teamwork and personal development
AS level - Thinking Skills
EPQ

How are you feeling about starting Year 12?
Was feeling nervous because of anecdotes from others stating that it would be way harder than GCSEs and there's a big jump in the content, but I quickly grew used o the workload and now I'm finding it manageable and not too difficult.

Any plans for the next year?
Try to get predicted grades of AAA in my three main subjects and also do well in my other two so that I would be able to apply for medicine without worry. Also, complete tons of work experience and get promoted at my squadron in the Air Cadets.

Any plans made yet for what you will do after A-Levels/BTECs?
Yeah, go to uni for medicine.

How was Year 11 for you?
I found it was mostly easy and so I messed about a lot. But I did also find that it was also my best year at school so far because everything other than the pressure on GCSEs was chill and fun.

Any hobbies/interests?
Playing video games, reading and drawing. Also, love watching anime!

How was your lockdown?

Boring but I had plenty of time to reflect and work on myself without any worries about work at school so that's something good that came out of it.

Reply 306

WutheringHxights

13

Hi everyone!

I'm currently studying A-Levels through distance learning on top of my full-time job and it's been a great experience so far.

I'm enrolled on:
AQA Mathematics
AQA Psychology
EDEXCEL English Literature

In English Literature I am studying:
- Twelfth Night & The Importance of Being Earnest
- Frankenstein & The Handmaid's Tale
- Wuthering Heights & The Bloody Chamber
- Poems of the Decade & T.S Eliot Selected Poems

I just wanted to check in, as I'm studying as a mature student through distance learning unfortunately I have no 'classmates' to discuss with! Hoorah for TSR.

Let me know if you're on the same course for any subject above, how are you finding it so far? What do you think will happen with exams in 2022? Are your school classes covering enough content thus far? How much studying are you getting in?

Would love to discuss any course! It's strangely enjoyable as a mature student.

Thanks!

Reply 307

kandor15

11

Hey everyone. Im like a whole century late but like Perseus123 said:

Original post by Perseus123

"better late than never!"

GCSE GRADES:
.Biology-7
.chemistry-7
.physics-7
.R/S-9
.English lang-7
.English lit-7
.History-8
.french-5
.maths-5

satisfied with my grades?
I don't mean to come off as a ****, but personally they're pretty "meh". Me being me, i beat myself up about everything. I always feel as if i could do better. so, they're alright i guess, but i know i feel as if i could've done better in my mocks, cause the teachers pretty much gave our mock grades. In some subjects like Bio, i was achieving higher than what i was given. But.. whatever i guess

subjects currently studying:
Biology
Chemistry
Philosophy and ethics
EPQ
Plans for next year?
i plan to hopefully attain AAA predicted grades so that i can be 1 step closer to getting to med school :biggrin:

what im gonna do after A-levels?
Hopefully medicine

How was yr 11?
I honestly miss it. i wont go as far as to say that it was relaxing, as teachers were still breathing down our necks. But i liked Yr 11. I kinda enjoyed it :smile:

Hobbies?
. Video games- i used to play video games religiously, but I've kinda lost interest. It just doesn't feel the same. i still do play, just not a lot
.Gym- I was going to the gym quite a bit. I was a bit of a chubby kid. i got up one day and decide i wanted to be better; to be the best version of myself. Gym is also very therapeutic.
.Reading- I read ( or at least i try to read as much as i can) pretty much anything i get my hands on. ATM, im trying to make my way through 4 books on medicine and biology for my med school stuff.( teachers advised students in my school to just read into medicine, and recommended some books). I'm also trying to get through the "song of ice and fire" series[ Game of thrones]
Interests?
.Muay Thai- i have a newfound passion for kickboxing and plan to somehow fit this into my hobbies alongside gym( as nearby MMA gym has a gym too)
-piano- I've been dabbling in some self teaching. i have a keyboard and have been putting in some time to learn it. I've always had a passion for it, and plan to learn so much more.
- french- I have learnt some more french during lockdown. Having a multilingual mum to correct me really helped. during GCSE's it just didn't click. But now, i just love learning new languages. I plan on learning Italian, Spanish and Dutch next. wish me luck :biggrin:

+As you can see, im juggling a lot of hobbies ( kickboxing/ fitness, Piano, French, HW/ revision) so any advice would be appreciated

(edited 4 years ago)

Reply 308

YELLO
GCSE grades were good but I am fairly sure that my textiles teacher had it out for our class: 9-98777665
Chemistry, Biology, Psychology and Core Maths. Am I mental, yes. Do I need help, yes. Will I ever make things easier for myself in there future, no (we thrive off anxiety)

I WAS excited about starting yr12 and when I did, I was vibing. Now I am sat in a corner crying to the imaginary friends that I wished I had lol
Plans are made to be broken :cool:

Year 11 suuuuuucked. So did: Every single day since I started school in the UK. Tip of the day - Never let your parents pick where you go to school.
Hobbies: Mental breakdowns, coffee and TRYING to read books because I am an iLlTEraTEEEEE!!!!!
Lockdown was an absolute mood. A big fat ugly mood that brought anxiety, depression and a s*** ton of oreo bites rising from hell
I am going to shamelessly plug this here:
My Academic Ghost Train (:

Just because I have nothing better to do:
Vaccine sucks cause we are not old for them to consider vaccinating us
I hate both summer and winter, prefer spring when it is not too warm and not too cold (I don't like taking off my hoodie)
Marmite is disgusting
And coffee is best but it has to be iced and not hot (not that I don't like hot coffee, it is just better iced)

Go check out my blog if you like to hear more of my procrastination and wouldn't mind listening to be blathering on about my past, present and future :smile:

(edited 4 years ago)

Reply 309

Enac_fire

mainly 7s and a few 6s and an 8i could've done better had i sat the exam tbh lollllBiology chemistry and psychologyyyyI HATE IT LMAOOOO ITS SO MUCH EFFORT im not used to actually working for my gradesnope just going with the flow bro nope no plans year 11 was lit spen the wholw time pissing around not working im open to anything lmao but i dont have a hobby tbh LOCKDOWN 1 WAS GOOD THE REST WERE SO BAD

Reply 310

cakt-us

12

GCSE Grades 10 9s and 1 8 in Further Maths.
Are you satisfied with your grades? Very! I actually got 2 8s initially but resat Biology in November, so I'm definitely happy that I could improve that because it has always been one of my weaker subjects.
A-Level Subjects Economics, English Literature, History and Maths.
Any plans for the next year? Do plans even exist anymore?
Any plans made yet for what you will do after A-Levels? I hope I get to take them. I'm interested in PPE at university, otherwise I have no clue.
How was Year 11 for you? So stressful, I did Art so coursework took up every waking moment Year 10-11. I love Art but no way would I continue that to A-Level.
Any hobbies/interests? In normal times I was a figure skater, so trained two-three times a week, I wasn't super good but I've been skating since I was 11 so it's something I do for fun and occasionally competed in. I at working towards Grade 7 piano and singing, but ngl I was forced into piano at age 6 so I have made very slow progress. Singing is more fun, but sadly no choirs are happening at the moment (honestly that's just asking for Covid).
How was your lockdown? Lockdown 1 was amazing, every lockdown since has messed me up mental-health wise. Missing friends. :frown:

Some random questions:
How long do you think it will take to get a Covid-19 vaccine, if there will ever be one? Maybe September? Who knows?
Do you like the summer or the winter? The summer, though Christmas is awesome and for that reason the winter isn't so bad.
Do you think marmite should be banned? No!
Do you like Tea or Coffee? Coffee, I'm addicted to caffeine.

Reply 311

Enac_fire

GUYS WHATS EVERYONE's FAVOURITE FOOD

Reply 312

AshleyBxr

hmm

Reply 313

anomaLous_2004

Biryani

Reply 314

Original post by Enac_fire

GUYS WHATS EVERYONE's FAVOURITE FOOD

I mean, how can you ever pick? I mean, my fav thing is food haha

Reply 315

Original post by Lockdwnsucks

Hey Guys,Lockdown was horrible for me and continues to be horrible.

GCSE GRADES:.
Biology-7
.chemistry-7.
physics-7.
R/S-5.
English lang-5
.English lit-7.
History-4.
french-4
.maths-5

Going to study business chem and bio all AQA.I have been trying to NERDD it out but it's hard as I am really bad at maths but love science

.I do recommend TripleConnect.co , it's free and it's a platform where you get a study partner in the UK- was a pretty cool experience and my partner really helped me mentally.
Anyways yeah : /

How long was it until you heard back from TripleConnect as I applied months ago and haven't heard anything?

Reply 316

Enac_fire

Original post by Maisielytical

I mean, how can you ever pick? I mean, my fav thing is food haha

I think I love you

Reply 317