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Mature Cheese - 2 for 1 **8 hour study days** & lots of self-study tips (A GYG Blog)

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Mature Cheese - 2 for 1


...because I'm 20 years old :eek: (so by the time I apply with actual grades, I'll definitely be a mature student) & the "2 for 1" bit is because I'm doing 2 years of study in 1 year. AHHHH!

I am self-teaching A Level Maths, Further Maths & Physics, all with AQA, for the Summer 2021 Exams. Trust me, if I could, I'd be in a school or college for this stuff but lots of unfortunate and unlucky things have happened to me preventing me from doing so :frown:

***Bit of a back story below:***

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Reasons why I have a high chance of failing

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Reasons why I maybe have a high chance of passing

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The thing is, I know I'm cutting it close & that I have little realistic chance of completing all the content; but I seriously want to give it a shot and see what happens.

WiIl be updating daily!
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MY TIP OF THE DAY:

Find inspiring background music to listen to while studying. Today I'm listening to The Theory of Everything (if you haven't seen that film, it's really great and you should give it a watch). 80% of the time I'm studying Physics, I go to this starry ambience :smile:
Hey. I'm sorry you had so much going on. I'm currently doing A Levels so always happy to help :smile:
Original post by ItsStarLordMan
Hey. I'm sorry you had so much going on. I'm currently doing A Levels so always happy to help :smile:

Aww thank you! What A Levels are you doing?
Hey. I'm sorry you had so much going on. I'm currently doing A Levels so always happy to help :smile:
Idk why my post sent twice. Just ignore it 😂

I'm doing maths, biology and geograpgy
Hi, Best of luck for the year ahead!

I am going into Y13 studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Geography :smile:
Original post by ItsStarLordMan
Idk why my post sent twice. Just ignore it 😂

I'm doing maths, biology and geograpgy

Woop woop :u: how are you finding maths?
Original post by Becca216
Hi, Best of luck for the year ahead!

I am going into Y13 studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Geography :smile:

Oh nice you're doing all the subjects I am PLUS Geography! I hope it's going good?
Original post by zetasigma
Oh nice you're doing all the subjects I am PLUS Geography! I hope it's going good?


It’s not going too bad, I struggle with the essays in geography but I’m getting there. Hopefully we can all get through this year without covid messing things up too much...
Original post by zetasigma
Woop woop :u: how are you finding maths?

I've been struggling with it, but I think I'm getting there. How about you?
Original post by ItsStarLordMan
I've been struggling with it, but I think I'm getting there. How about you?

...I've got a lonnngg way to go :O
Original post by zetasigma
...I've got a lonnngg way to go :O

Whoops. What exam board do you do?
UPDATE

Okay so yesterday I basically studied and ate and napped and studied some more! 8 hours done, trying to do another 8 hours today :eek: I wish I didn't have so much curriculum and content to cover, but I suppose it makes it more exciting...
Original post by ItsStarLordMan
Whoops. What exam board do you do?

I'm with AQA for all my subjects. I'm covering all of AS Maths before I even start FM
@Chopinnocturne31

is this what you meant by tag you? XD Sorry!
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@Chopinnocturne31

is this what you meant by tag you? XD Sorry!


Yes! Thank youu. Why are you apologising lol? Every time you update, you can tag me if you want so I can see it. You don’t have to if you don’t want to though :biggrin:
You’re me but a few years ahead! I’ll be a mature student in Uni when I eventually get there and I’m planning on doing the A levels you’re currently studying. I’m spending the next few months going back over the GCSE material for maths and physics and then I’ll be studying A level maths, further maths, and physics too. You’ve got this! 😁
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Original post by tomdoesbetter
You’re me but a few years ahead! I’ll be a mature student in Uni when I eventually get there and I’m planning on doing the A levels you’re currently studying. I’m spending the next few months going back over the GCSE material for maths and physics and then I’ll be studying A level maths, further maths, and physics too. You’ve got this! 😁

Hey, thank you! I'm doing my best. When are your exams?
Original post by zetasigma
Hey, thank you! I'm doing my best. When are your exams?

Summer 2022 is my stretch target, but in all likelihood, it'll be summer 2023. I only have a few of hours of study time per day available so I need to make it as effective as possible!