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Can you learn a whole A-level in 4 months?

I know there must be some criminal procrastinators out there, has anyone ever started learning the whole of their A-level from Jan/Feb to the actual exams in may/june and gotten more than a C?

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Reply 1
Original post by greenmean
I know there must be some criminal procrastinators out there, has anyone ever started learning the whole of their A-level from Jan/Feb to the actual exams in may/june and gotten more than a C?

For which subjects ? I had 4-5 months when I started preparing my A-levels for Oct/Nov 2021 session. It's possible but takes a lot of effort and work.
Reply 2
Original post by papie
For which subjects ? I had 4-5 months when I started preparing my A-levels for Oct/Nov 2021 session. It's possible but takes a lot of effort and work.

I'm doing psych, there's sooooo much content!
Oh yes i think you can for psychology, just keep going over the content and do exam questions
Reply 4
Original post by succubus666
Oh yes i think you can for psychology, just keep going over the content and do exam questions

thanks @succubus666 I'll try my best! :smile:
Original post by greenmean
thanks @succubus666 I'll try my best! :smile:

If you need help you can pm me :smile:
Reply 6
Depends on the subject, if its maths or something u can probably finish, but if its biology or something then.. ur ****ed. Also depends on the amount of time every day, if ur spending 2 hours studying only then thats not enough
Reply 7
Original post by MoJam
Depends on the subject, if its maths or something u can probably finish, but if its biology or something then.. ur ****ed. Also depends on the amount of time every day, if ur spending 2 hours studying only then thats not enough

What do you reckon is a good amount? Also, I agree :smile:
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Have you resolved the reason you have found yourself with such a challenge?
Reply 9
Original post by ReadingMum
Have you resolved the reason you have found yourself with such a challenge?

Yes mum :P
It is possible with a lot of disciplined effort.
Reply 11
Original post by greenmean
What do you reckon is a good amount? Also, I agree :smile:

6-8 hours. That's taking into account that u have go through all the content and self-teach it, and revision at the same time. Trust me 8 hours sounds bad but its alright if u have two 4 hour study blocks with a 2 hour break in between. If u start at 9am you'll finish at 7pm
Original post by papie
For which subjects ? I had 4-5 months when I started preparing my A-levels for Oct/Nov 2021 session. It's possible but takes a lot of effort and work.

For which subjects did you do this. I am trying to self-study the entire A level maths & further maths content from scratch in time for June exams. I also study 12 hours a day and pick up content rpetty quickly.
Original post by yard23opq
For which subjects did you do this. I am trying to self-study the entire A level maths & further maths content from scratch in time for June exams. I also study 12 hours a day and pick up content rpetty quickly.

12 hours a day is insane
Original post by greenmean
I know there must be some criminal procrastinators out there, has anyone ever started learning the whole of their A-level from Jan/Feb to the actual exams in may/june and gotten more than a C?

A-Level retake specialist colleges with CIFE do January to June courses and it works quite well with a lot of A*/A/B grades each year. The key is to focus on past papers, mark schemes and examiners reports. Also, you need to understand the concepts of Maths and Science A-Level subjects extremely well. :smile:
Reply 15
Original post by yard23opq
For which subjects did you do this. I am trying to self-study the entire A level maths & further maths content from scratch in time for June exams. I also study 12 hours a day and pick up content rpetty quickly.


If you can pick up content quickly then it's good for you. I did in Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
Reply 16
Original post by yard23opq
For which subjects did you do this. I am trying to self-study the entire A level maths & further maths content from scratch in time for June exams. I also study 12 hours a day and pick up content rpetty quickly.

No way you are studying for 12 hours, thats simply not possible. Or you are extremely introverted and dont have friends??
Reply 17
Original post by greenmean
I know there must be some criminal procrastinators out there, has anyone ever started learning the whole of their A-level from Jan/Feb to the actual exams in may/june and gotten more than a C?


I did A-level maths, During September I got an E in my exam, I started revising and still got bad in my November exam.
I got a tutor(not everyone can afford one so ik this is abit idealistic) and I would basically revise for 4 hours everyday, by the time May came which is 6 months of revision I got an A*
Reply 18
Original post by MoJam
No way you are studying for 12 hours, thats simply not possible. Or you are extremely introverted and dont have friends??

I used to study for 12 hours during A-levels aswell, it was the only way I ould even get remotely ok grades
Reply 19
I used to study for 12 hours during A-levels aswell, it was the only way I ould even get remotely ok grades

Alright was it 12 hours straight study or did u take breaks/procrastinate during those 12 hours

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