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I’m in year 12 right now and for the first 2 terms at of the year I haven’t been doing enough work. I’ve gotten bad grades which I’ve told is normal for relatively early on in y12, but my tutors have told me the issue was my effort & not my grades and called home to discuss my lack of effort. I know this is fully my own fault and I only have my self to blame for not doing enough work, It just feels like my brain is surrounded by a thick fog that I have to move through to concentrate or even stay awake and I’m not sure why. I just feel too tired all the time, and school feels trivial now even though i’ve wanted to go to uni all my life.
I do want to pick myself up though, I’ve been predicted AAA and I just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get those grades and go to a good uni. I still have over a year left til my a levels so it might be do-able, but this isn’t like GCSE so i’m nervous.
I do want to pick myself up though, I’ve been predicted AAA and I just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get those grades and go to a good uni. I still have over a year left til my a levels so it might be do-able, but this isn’t like GCSE so i’m nervous.
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(Original post by Aylinneee)
I’m in year 12 right now and for the first 2 terms at of the year I haven’t been doing enough work. I’ve gotten bad grades which I’ve told is normal for relatively early on in y12, but my tutors have told me the issue was my effort & not my grades and called home to discuss my lack of effort. I know this is fully my own fault and I only have my self to blame for not doing enough work, It just feels like my brain is surrounded by a thick fog that I have to move through to concentrate or even stay awake and I’m not sure why. I just feel too tired all the time, and school feels trivial now even though i’ve wanted to go to uni all my life.
I do want to pick myself up though, I’ve been predicted AAA and I just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get those grades and go to a good uni. I still have over a year left til my a levels so it might be do-able, but this isn’t like GCSE so i’m nervous.
I’m in year 12 right now and for the first 2 terms at of the year I haven’t been doing enough work. I’ve gotten bad grades which I’ve told is normal for relatively early on in y12, but my tutors have told me the issue was my effort & not my grades and called home to discuss my lack of effort. I know this is fully my own fault and I only have my self to blame for not doing enough work, It just feels like my brain is surrounded by a thick fog that I have to move through to concentrate or even stay awake and I’m not sure why. I just feel too tired all the time, and school feels trivial now even though i’ve wanted to go to uni all my life.
I do want to pick myself up though, I’ve been predicted AAA and I just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get those grades and go to a good uni. I still have over a year left til my a levels so it might be do-able, but this isn’t like GCSE so i’m nervous.
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(Original post by Aylinneee)
I’m in year 12 right now and for the first 2 terms at of the year I haven’t been doing enough work. I’ve gotten bad grades which I’ve told is normal for relatively early on in y12, but my tutors have told me the issue was my effort & not my grades and called home to discuss my lack of effort. I know this is fully my own fault and I only have my self to blame for not doing enough work, It just feels like my brain is surrounded by a thick fog that I have to move through to concentrate or even stay awake and I’m not sure why. I just feel too tired all the time, and school feels trivial now even though i’ve wanted to go to uni all my life.
I do want to pick myself up though, I’ve been predicted AAA and I just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get those grades and go to a good uni. I still have over a year left til my a levels so it might be do-able, but this isn’t like GCSE so i’m nervous.
I’m in year 12 right now and for the first 2 terms at of the year I haven’t been doing enough work. I’ve gotten bad grades which I’ve told is normal for relatively early on in y12, but my tutors have told me the issue was my effort & not my grades and called home to discuss my lack of effort. I know this is fully my own fault and I only have my self to blame for not doing enough work, It just feels like my brain is surrounded by a thick fog that I have to move through to concentrate or even stay awake and I’m not sure why. I just feel too tired all the time, and school feels trivial now even though i’ve wanted to go to uni all my life.
I do want to pick myself up though, I’ve been predicted AAA and I just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get those grades and go to a good uni. I still have over a year left til my a levels so it might be do-able, but this isn’t like GCSE so i’m nervous.
Yes, it's normal. A levels are a big step up so adjusting is hard. That's what's expected and lockdown probably didn't help either. Just try and do a few hours of revision/work every day. This can be doing a quizlet, watching a video on a topic then doing exam questions.
I know so many people that did struggled year 12, and year 13 did well. There is always enough time to turn it around. Don't stress too much now, do what you can and don't be too harsh on yourself. Your mental health is important too.
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I totally understand that fog feeling- I was the same- I think it’s due to the pandemic tbh. Anyways yes of course you still go time!!!!!! Just go over the stuff from last term, learn it using text books and make notes. Then this term get stuck in! Keep on top of it- spend Friday evenings just going over what you learnt during the week and you will do well! Good luck
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(Original post by Aylinneee)
I’m in year 12 right now and for the first 2 terms at of the year I haven’t been doing enough work. I’ve gotten bad grades which I’ve told is normal for relatively early on in y12, but my tutors have told me the issue was my effort & not my grades and called home to discuss my lack of effort. I know this is fully my own fault and I only have my self to blame for not doing enough work, It just feels like my brain is surrounded by a thick fog that I have to move through to concentrate or even stay awake and I’m not sure why. I just feel too tired all the time, and school feels trivial now even though i’ve wanted to go to uni all my life.
I do want to pick myself up though, I’ve been predicted AAA and I just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get those grades and go to a good uni. I still have over a year left til my a levels so it might be do-able, but this isn’t like GCSE so i’m nervous.
I’m in year 12 right now and for the first 2 terms at of the year I haven’t been doing enough work. I’ve gotten bad grades which I’ve told is normal for relatively early on in y12, but my tutors have told me the issue was my effort & not my grades and called home to discuss my lack of effort. I know this is fully my own fault and I only have my self to blame for not doing enough work, It just feels like my brain is surrounded by a thick fog that I have to move through to concentrate or even stay awake and I’m not sure why. I just feel too tired all the time, and school feels trivial now even though i’ve wanted to go to uni all my life.
I do want to pick myself up though, I’ve been predicted AAA and I just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get those grades and go to a good uni. I still have over a year left til my a levels so it might be do-able, but this isn’t like GCSE so i’m nervous.
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(Original post by Aylinneee)
I’m in year 12 right now and for the first 2 terms at of the year I haven’t been doing enough work. I’ve gotten bad grades which I’ve told is normal for relatively early on in y12, but my tutors have told me the issue was my effort & not my grades and called home to discuss my lack of effort. I know this is fully my own fault and I only have my self to blame for not doing enough work, It just feels like my brain is surrounded by a thick fog that I have to move through to concentrate or even stay awake and I’m not sure why. I just feel too tired all the time, and school feels trivial now even though i’ve wanted to go to uni all my life.
I do want to pick myself up though, I’ve been predicted AAA and I just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get those grades and go to a good uni. I still have over a year left til my a levels so it might be do-able, but this isn’t like GCSE so i’m nervous.
I’m in year 12 right now and for the first 2 terms at of the year I haven’t been doing enough work. I’ve gotten bad grades which I’ve told is normal for relatively early on in y12, but my tutors have told me the issue was my effort & not my grades and called home to discuss my lack of effort. I know this is fully my own fault and I only have my self to blame for not doing enough work, It just feels like my brain is surrounded by a thick fog that I have to move through to concentrate or even stay awake and I’m not sure why. I just feel too tired all the time, and school feels trivial now even though i’ve wanted to go to uni all my life.
I do want to pick myself up though, I’ve been predicted AAA and I just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get those grades and go to a good uni. I still have over a year left til my a levels so it might be do-able, but this isn’t like GCSE so i’m nervous.
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(Original post by emileeeei)
i didnt take it as seriously as i should have tbh, but I'm now predicted 4A*s, so i dont think telling the person whos asked this question that they wont be able to get As at the end is all that constructive
i didnt take it as seriously as i should have tbh, but I'm now predicted 4A*s, so i dont think telling the person whos asked this question that they wont be able to get As at the end is all that constructive
for people being rude and not helping, lets not assume that they don't take it seriously. OP is reaching out for help, so lets keep this thread about that and not about arguing. They're trying to improve now which is what matters.
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Ignore some of the responses above, I'm pretty sure they're still in year 11 or younger
I'm in year 13, genuinely put no work in year 12, however when I saw my grades, getting a D in chemistry I decided that lazing around doing jack sh*t wasn't going to do any good to me, so I started to grind properly. Now my predicted are A*A*A*A*, gotten 2 interviews for med school (Imperial and Cambridge) and an offer at St Georges (Bio med)
You need to find the best way to study that suits you, for me it was taking frequent breaks (I have ADHD so it was necessary) and using mindmaps. Other people like the Pomodoro technique, it personally doesn't work too well for me, but you need to experiment and find what suits you
It's always best to start late than never remember that!!
Good luck if you need any help I'm here
I'm in year 13, genuinely put no work in year 12, however when I saw my grades, getting a D in chemistry I decided that lazing around doing jack sh*t wasn't going to do any good to me, so I started to grind properly. Now my predicted are A*A*A*A*, gotten 2 interviews for med school (Imperial and Cambridge) and an offer at St Georges (Bio med)
You need to find the best way to study that suits you, for me it was taking frequent breaks (I have ADHD so it was necessary) and using mindmaps. Other people like the Pomodoro technique, it personally doesn't work too well for me, but you need to experiment and find what suits you
It's always best to start late than never remember that!!
Good luck if you need any help I'm here
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(Original post by anon033)
exactly, there's always time to do better. and I'd just like to add that struggling during a global pandemic is normal. Wanting to do well but struggling with your mental health is not your fault.
for people being rude and not helping, lets not assume that they don't take it seriously. OP is reaching out for help, so lets keep this thread about that and not about arguing. They're trying to improve now which is what matters.
exactly, there's always time to do better. and I'd just like to add that struggling during a global pandemic is normal. Wanting to do well but struggling with your mental health is not your fault.
for people being rude and not helping, lets not assume that they don't take it seriously. OP is reaching out for help, so lets keep this thread about that and not about arguing. They're trying to improve now which is what matters.
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(Original post by jnmmkldklskdsld)
im very chill, ive smashed my A levels with A*A*A*A*. I am oh so chilled. im simply informing the threadmaker who is asking the internet for an enquiry and you called a me a hoe? you reek of hypocrisy as well as curry. take a shower and hop off the internet. im facing second-hand embarrassment for you.
im very chill, ive smashed my A levels with A*A*A*A*. I am oh so chilled. im simply informing the threadmaker who is asking the internet for an enquiry and you called a me a hoe? you reek of hypocrisy as well as curry. take a shower and hop off the internet. im facing second-hand embarrassment for you.
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(Original post by jnmmkldklskdsld)
im very chill, ive smashed my A levels with A*A*A*A*. I am oh so chilled. im simply informing the threadmaker who is asking the internet for an enquiry and you called a me a hoe? you reek of hypocrisy as well as curry. take a shower and hop off the internet. im facing second-hand embarrassment for you.
im very chill, ive smashed my A levels with A*A*A*A*. I am oh so chilled. im simply informing the threadmaker who is asking the internet for an enquiry and you called a me a hoe? you reek of hypocrisy as well as curry. take a shower and hop off the internet. im facing second-hand embarrassment for you.
Oh the 6 post account with 4A*s?
The racist person with 4A*s?
Please don't make me laugh
Stop the cap
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(Original post by Aylinneee)
I’m in year 12 right now and for the first 2 terms at of the year I haven’t been doing enough work. I’ve gotten bad grades which I’ve told is normal for relatively early on in y12, but my tutors have told me the issue was my effort & not my grades and called home to discuss my lack of effort. I know this is fully my own fault and I only have my self to blame for not doing enough work, It just feels like my brain is surrounded by a thick fog that I have to move through to concentrate or even stay awake and I’m not sure why. I just feel too tired all the time, and school feels trivial now even though i’ve wanted to go to uni all my life.
I do want to pick myself up though, I’ve been predicted AAA and I just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get those grades and go to a good uni. I still have over a year left til my a levels so it might be do-able, but this isn’t like GCSE so i’m nervous.
I’m in year 12 right now and for the first 2 terms at of the year I haven’t been doing enough work. I’ve gotten bad grades which I’ve told is normal for relatively early on in y12, but my tutors have told me the issue was my effort & not my grades and called home to discuss my lack of effort. I know this is fully my own fault and I only have my self to blame for not doing enough work, It just feels like my brain is surrounded by a thick fog that I have to move through to concentrate or even stay awake and I’m not sure why. I just feel too tired all the time, and school feels trivial now even though i’ve wanted to go to uni all my life.
I do want to pick myself up though, I’ve been predicted AAA and I just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get those grades and go to a good uni. I still have over a year left til my a levels so it might be do-able, but this isn’t like GCSE so i’m nervous.
Also, it’s important to note that during this pandemic, there will be plenty of others in the same boat as you right now so please don’t get down on yourself. Just make sure that you take mock exams as seriously as you would the final ones, because that’s what your uni will see before your actual grades x
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(Original post by jnmmkldklskdsld)
im very chill, ive smashed my A levels with A*A*A*A*. I am oh so chilled. im simply informing the threadmaker who is asking the internet for an enquiry and you called a me a hoe? you reek of hypocrisy as well as curry. take a shower and hop off the internet. im facing second-hand embarrassment for you.
im very chill, ive smashed my A levels with A*A*A*A*. I am oh so chilled. im simply informing the threadmaker who is asking the internet for an enquiry and you called a me a hoe? you reek of hypocrisy as well as curry. take a shower and hop off the internet. im facing second-hand embarrassment for you.
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(Original post by hustlr)
The guy above sounds ******ed icl dont listen to him, for the whole of yr 12 I did **** all until lockdown happened in March and since last March I’ve done everything I could to raise my grades and now I’m predicted AAA, it’s still possible
The guy above sounds ******ed icl dont listen to him, for the whole of yr 12 I did **** all until lockdown happened in March and since last March I’ve done everything I could to raise my grades and now I’m predicted AAA, it’s still possible
I can’t explain how reassuring this was after reading that other persons reply and congratulations on your improvement that’s amazing!
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(Original post by raja12)
u absolute h o e. I fail to believe that ur an actual person and are just too insecure about ur life, that your here trying to make other peoples lives miserable. One thing i can say is that u didnt achieve those grades. A person of that intelligence wouldnt be here trying to say that a person cant do something. Not only that but u racist s hit.. Send me ur insta or snap we will talk it out properly. Then we will see who smells of curry and who needs to take a shower
u absolute h o e. I fail to believe that ur an actual person and are just too insecure about ur life, that your here trying to make other peoples lives miserable. One thing i can say is that u didnt achieve those grades. A person of that intelligence wouldnt be here trying to say that a person cant do something. Not only that but u racist s hit.. Send me ur insta or snap we will talk it out properly. Then we will see who smells of curry and who needs to take a shower
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(Original post by Aylinneee)
Thank you so much
I can’t explain how reassuring this was after reading that other persons reply and congratulations on your improvement that’s amazing!
Thank you so much
I can’t explain how reassuring this was after reading that other persons reply and congratulations on your improvement that’s amazing!
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(Original post by ionacrx)
It is possible! First and for most you need to get down to the reason as to why you are feeling the way you do, sometimes there could be an underlying issue, speaking to someone such as head of year, family, friends or even councillors about your moods and motivation can help. I’ve already been in the position you’re in now, I had mental health issues throughout school and sixthform but here I am at uni in my second year. It’s good that you’ve recognised your weakness, but from this it will be a good idea to try and push yourself, I always believe that small steps lead to big goals. You can do this, you just need a little help.
Also, it’s important to note that during this pandemic, there will be plenty of others in the same boat as you right now so please don’t get down on yourself. Just make sure that you take mock exams as seriously as you would the final ones, because that’s what your uni will see before your actual grades x
It is possible! First and for most you need to get down to the reason as to why you are feeling the way you do, sometimes there could be an underlying issue, speaking to someone such as head of year, family, friends or even councillors about your moods and motivation can help. I’ve already been in the position you’re in now, I had mental health issues throughout school and sixthform but here I am at uni in my second year. It’s good that you’ve recognised your weakness, but from this it will be a good idea to try and push yourself, I always believe that small steps lead to big goals. You can do this, you just need a little help.
Also, it’s important to note that during this pandemic, there will be plenty of others in the same boat as you right now so please don’t get down on yourself. Just make sure that you take mock exams as seriously as you would the final ones, because that’s what your uni will see before your actual grades x
You’re right about talking to someone, I think it would definitely be very helpful but with schools shut & a family who isn’t very understanding of mental health issues I always end up making posts like this when I start to feel anxious or upset. The fact that you made it to uni despite struggling is amazing & definitely gives me a lot of hope for my own future.
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(Original post by jmadghost)
I totally understand that fog feeling- I was the same- I think it’s due to the pandemic tbh. Anyways yes of course you still go time!!!!!! Just go over the stuff from last term, learn it using text books and make notes. Then this term get stuck in! Keep on top of it- spend Friday evenings just going over what you learnt during the week and you will do well! Good luck
I totally understand that fog feeling- I was the same- I think it’s due to the pandemic tbh. Anyways yes of course you still go time!!!!!! Just go over the stuff from last term, learn it using text books and make notes. Then this term get stuck in! Keep on top of it- spend Friday evenings just going over what you learnt during the week and you will do well! Good luck
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(Original post by jnmmkldklskdsld)
too late lmao. if u did not start hard from day 1 the chances of success narrow day by day. you have left this very late indeed, u asked for a heap of stress. ur studies will be rushed, concepts take longer to understand and are harder than GCSEs so no point bringing that up for comparisons. whilst ur spending time to catch up from the terms of previous work you are missing on the work you should have been smashing out rn. think of it as getting chased by a lion, you slowed down so now the lion is about to tear you apart. the lion is your a levels. even being behind one day of a levels of detrimental but you are like 2 terms behind lmaoo no chance. u can try to catch up but like i said it will just be rushed and messy aka a waste of time. so the answer to your question is yes, way too late.
too late lmao. if u did not start hard from day 1 the chances of success narrow day by day. you have left this very late indeed, u asked for a heap of stress. ur studies will be rushed, concepts take longer to understand and are harder than GCSEs so no point bringing that up for comparisons. whilst ur spending time to catch up from the terms of previous work you are missing on the work you should have been smashing out rn. think of it as getting chased by a lion, you slowed down so now the lion is about to tear you apart. the lion is your a levels. even being behind one day of a levels of detrimental but you are like 2 terms behind lmaoo no chance. u can try to catch up but like i said it will just be rushed and messy aka a waste of time. so the answer to your question is yes, way too late.
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