Official Year 13 Chat 2023-24
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Reply 580
does anyone do edexcel history? i need help with coursework. I'm not sure where to start
Reply 581
Original post by kitty2005
does anyone do edexcel history? i need help with coursework. I'm not sure where to start
I do aqa, not edexcel, but I might still be able to help if you like?
Reply 582
Original post by kayleigh_t.27
I do aqa, not edexcel, but I might still be able to help if you like?
Any help would be useful thx ☺️
Reply 583
Original post by kitty2005
Any help would be useful thx ☺️
Oki doki, what's your coursework on?
Reply 584
Original post by kayleigh_t.27
Oki doki, what's your coursework on?
Russian revolution. If it was a coup or a revolution. My teacher hasn’t been in for nearly month and I have no idea how to write or plan it.
My class is almost done with the content.
Reply 585
Original post by kitty2005
Russian revolution. If it was a coup or a revolution. My teacher hasn’t been in for nearly month and I have no idea how to write or plan it.
My class is almost done with the content.
My class is almost done with the content.
I would start by making a table of the arguments - list 2-3 arguments for why it would be a coup and 2-3 for why it would be a revolution. From there I would then build a conclusion (so what your opinion is and how you can support that with the evidence you have given) and then finally an introduction as you'll have a clearer idea of what you're arguing to write it effectively! Because of the difference in exam board, I'm aware that the way that we have to write our coursework might be different so I've given you quite a generalised answer! Hope this helps, give me a shout if you have any questions
Reply 586
Original post by kayleigh_t.27
I would start by making a table of the arguments - list 2-3 arguments for why it would be a coup and 2-3 for why it would be a revolution. From there I would then build a conclusion (so what your opinion is and how you can support that with the evidence you have given) and then finally an introduction as you'll have a clearer idea of what you're arguing to write it effectively! Because of the difference in exam board, I'm aware that the way that we have to write our coursework might be different so I've given you quite a generalised answer! Hope this helps, give me a shout if you have any questions
Okay thx!
How would I come up with arguments? The main resource I have is the textbook 💀
Should I watch YouTube documentaries and
read articles?
Reply 587
Original post by kitty2005
Okay thx!
How would I come up with arguments? The main resource I have is the textbook 💀
Should I watch YouTube documentaries and
read articles?
How would I come up with arguments? The main resource I have is the textbook 💀
Should I watch YouTube documentaries and
read articles?
Yes definitely! Reading and watching materials around the subject absolutely will help you
Our coursework definitely works differently - with aqa we choose one of 5/6 questions made up by our school and approved by the exam board, then completely research it ourselves with a main body essay, three sources to analyse and two historiographies to analyse! So for example, I'm doing the suffragettes for mine.
But yes something I have found useful in my research with coming up with my arguments is doing some reading around - I'm not sure how it works for your exam board for if you have to reference those materials or not (for aqa we do), but if you do then make sure you keep a word document of everything you watched and read and what you took from it so it makes referencing much easier!
I hope this is helping at least a bit lol
Original post by TazmeenX
FINAL YEAR OF SCHOOL 
*sigh*
one last time
:
hey guys!! i'm tazmeen. i'm doing maths, english lit and sociology alongside an epq (it's about individual rights vs collective security in case anyone was wondering).
i'm planning on applying to law at uni and solicitor apprenticeships too. for unis, im applying to Oxford, LSE, UCL, Exeter and Warwick (still deciding on the last one. hopefully after visiting Warwick in october, ill be able to make a decision).
as for solicitor apprenticeships, i'm applying to around 6-7 firms. still deciding but some of the ones i'm sure i'll be applying to are A&O, Linklaters, CMS and Ashurst. i'm thinking maybe Pinsent Masons, Mishcon de Reya and DLA Piper too.
unfortunately i have to do the lnat which is literal pain but yk...i gotta do what i gotta do sooooo
i think im just looking forward to just having my time back after year 13. these days i feel like theres always something to do so it will be nice (but weird) to have some time to myself. but i think ill be more sad than happy to finish year 13...i'm going to leave school. absolutely everything will be changing and im NOT good with change
*sigh*one last time
:hey guys!! i'm tazmeen. i'm doing maths, english lit and sociology alongside an epq (it's about individual rights vs collective security in case anyone was wondering).
i'm planning on applying to law at uni and solicitor apprenticeships too. for unis, im applying to Oxford, LSE, UCL, Exeter and Warwick (still deciding on the last one. hopefully after visiting Warwick in october, ill be able to make a decision).
as for solicitor apprenticeships, i'm applying to around 6-7 firms. still deciding but some of the ones i'm sure i'll be applying to are A&O, Linklaters, CMS and Ashurst. i'm thinking maybe Pinsent Masons, Mishcon de Reya and DLA Piper too.
unfortunately i have to do the lnat which is literal pain but yk...i gotta do what i gotta do sooooo
i think im just looking forward to just having my time back after year 13. these days i feel like theres always something to do so it will be nice (but weird) to have some time to myself. but i think ill be more sad than happy to finish year 13...i'm going to leave school. absolutely everything will be changing and im NOT good with change
Hey sorry for the late reply and I can’t find ur message anymore but it’s Mattie from primary lol
*if you guys haven't yet submitted your application, you can get your personal statement checked by a TSR reviewer (i wish i knew about this before lol 
!). read more here: Get your personal statement reviewed by a TSR PS reviewer before you submit - The Student Room*
!). read more here: Get your personal statement reviewed by a TSR PS reviewer before you submit - The Student Room*
Original post by ippleboz
Hey sorry for the late reply and I can’t find ur message anymore but it’s Mattie from primary lol
OMG NO WAYYYY HEYYYY!!!
awh that's sooo cute how are you!? yeah omg its acc insane we're at this point in our lives now and to think that its been more than a decade since our prime years in reception with mrs vernade 💀💀💀💀💀
hope you're doing okay tho!! what unis are u applying to? hows school and life in general
Reply 591
Original post by oliviapope1
Woo-hoo!!
We've finally reached the final year of our further education!
How are you all feeling? Scared, nervous, excited?
Year 13 can truly be a nerve-racking experience but this thread has been created to encourage each other to get through the lows and celebrate the highs.
Here are some questions to introduce ourselves:
-What A-Level subjects are you studying?
-What course are you thinking of applying for?
-Do you have to take any entrance exams?
-Favourite food?
-What are you looking forward to doing after year 13?
-Hobbies and interests?
Here's to a successful year ahead of us!
Work hard and look after yourselves, we can do this!!!
We've finally reached the final year of our further education!
How are you all feeling? Scared, nervous, excited?
Year 13 can truly be a nerve-racking experience but this thread has been created to encourage each other to get through the lows and celebrate the highs.
Here are some questions to introduce ourselves:
-What A-Level subjects are you studying?
-What course are you thinking of applying for?
-Do you have to take any entrance exams?
-Favourite food?
-What are you looking forward to doing after year 13?
-Hobbies and interests?
Here's to a successful year ahead of us!
Work hard and look after yourselves, we can do this!!!
Hi, I am ready to get this year done and dusted. I’m ready to get my results I need and want.
I am studying health and social dipolma, sociology and History
I have applied for child nursing
No I don’t have entrance exams
My favourite food has to be chocolate
I’m looking forward to having a relaxing few months before starting Univesity
Reply 592
Hey all! I've just made a thread for anyone who has received an offer from Winchester University - I have left a link below so do check it out! Hope to see some of you there soon
The Official Winchester University Offer Holder Thread 2024 - The Student Room
The Official Winchester University Offer Holder Thread 2024 - The Student Room
hello, is there anyone applying for Linguistics?
Reply 594
Hello there year 13s!
Just a quick message to say a huge congrats to those who already have offers from the universities you’ve applied for; but to those who have not yet received all or any or have not yet applied to university, please rest assured this is absolutely normal. Universities will be making offers from now until April/May time, which is still a fair few months away. Plus, when you receive your offers has no bearing on how well you did on your application or how likely you are to get a place – it varies by university, but also by course, and by year depending on how many applications your course receives.
Totally understand that it can be stressful and frustrating waiting on offers (I didn’t receive any until April!) – however please try not to feel worried, just sit tight, they will come when they come, the very best of luck to you all! 😊
Whilst we’re here, here are just a few tips you might find helpful over the Xmas holiday period…
Be aware of that 31st January application deadline (a short page on UCAS to help here!). This is the date you will need to submit your uni applications to get ‘equal consideration’ – so be sure to start getting as much info as you can about your UCAS options and to start thinking about those personal statements in the new year.
Be aware of the dates of any exams or mock exams you have at School in the new year – I found it helpful when I was in year 13 to have a colour-coded revision timetable on my phone so I could schedule sessions ‘little and often’ as well as differentiating them from my social activities and ‘relax – its Xmas’ time! And on that note…
Relax - *it’s Christmas! Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, its important to take plenty of time to relax, have fun and take a good break. This will really help you to ‘mentally rest’ so you’re able to jump into the new year.
Please do find your universities on the offer holder mega thread and be sure to post on those when those offers come in to chat with peers and official university reps.
Very best of luck to you all in your next steps – give us a shout if you need anything 😊
Holly
University of Bath rep
Just a quick message to say a huge congrats to those who already have offers from the universities you’ve applied for; but to those who have not yet received all or any or have not yet applied to university, please rest assured this is absolutely normal. Universities will be making offers from now until April/May time, which is still a fair few months away. Plus, when you receive your offers has no bearing on how well you did on your application or how likely you are to get a place – it varies by university, but also by course, and by year depending on how many applications your course receives.
Totally understand that it can be stressful and frustrating waiting on offers (I didn’t receive any until April!) – however please try not to feel worried, just sit tight, they will come when they come, the very best of luck to you all! 😊
Whilst we’re here, here are just a few tips you might find helpful over the Xmas holiday period…
Be aware of that 31st January application deadline (a short page on UCAS to help here!). This is the date you will need to submit your uni applications to get ‘equal consideration’ – so be sure to start getting as much info as you can about your UCAS options and to start thinking about those personal statements in the new year.
Be aware of the dates of any exams or mock exams you have at School in the new year – I found it helpful when I was in year 13 to have a colour-coded revision timetable on my phone so I could schedule sessions ‘little and often’ as well as differentiating them from my social activities and ‘relax – its Xmas’ time! And on that note…
Relax - *it’s Christmas! Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, its important to take plenty of time to relax, have fun and take a good break. This will really help you to ‘mentally rest’ so you’re able to jump into the new year.
Please do find your universities on the offer holder mega thread and be sure to post on those when those offers come in to chat with peers and official university reps.
Very best of luck to you all in your next steps – give us a shout if you need anything 😊
Holly
University of Bath rep
(edited 1 year ago)
let me know what your new years goals are (if you have any!) cant wait to see them ❤️ - https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7426349
Reply 596
Original post by dragoonthegreat
Hi im zainab!!
im studying maths, chemisty and physics
im not 100 percent on what i want to do (its bad ik) but rn im thinking engineering. it was either that or medicine and i just did my ucat and it wasnt amazing so im not sure i should risk it with med
i got 2440 and band 3 in my ucat and if anyone has any advice it would be reatly appreciated. do i have any chance of getting into med, at any uni rly im not picky or should i forget about it and focus on something else
i think my fav food must be pasta or byriani but tbh i like everything. but i do survive off coffee
i cant even think about after yr 13 im so stressed im already anticipating how bad this year is going to go lol but i dont rly know what i will do after
im rly into f1 and the marauders and in terms of hobbies i like to crochet and knit and i used to paint but i dont rly anymore
im distracting myself from my work by doing this. i left all my summer work till the last 2 days and now im drowning in it. ik for sure i wont be sleeping tonight nor tomorrow
im studying maths, chemisty and physics
im not 100 percent on what i want to do (its bad ik) but rn im thinking engineering. it was either that or medicine and i just did my ucat and it wasnt amazing so im not sure i should risk it with med
i got 2440 and band 3 in my ucat and if anyone has any advice it would be reatly appreciated. do i have any chance of getting into med, at any uni rly im not picky or should i forget about it and focus on something else
i think my fav food must be pasta or byriani but tbh i like everything. but i do survive off coffee
i cant even think about after yr 13 im so stressed im already anticipating how bad this year is going to go lol but i dont rly know what i will do after
im rly into f1 and the marauders and in terms of hobbies i like to crochet and knit and i used to paint but i dont rly anymore
im distracting myself from my work by doing this. i left all my summer work till the last 2 days and now im drowning in it. ik for sure i wont be sleeping tonight nor tomorrow
hiii,
im into f1 and crocheting too. just learnt the basics of it tho. I take chemistry, psychology and classics!
Reply 597
Original post by thrivingfrog
Hey guys! 
I was meant to post on here when the thread first came out but then I actually had to start year 13 and I disappeared
I'm doing biology, maths and psychology (all AQA) and did an EPQ last year. I want to study psychology at uni
I have to take the TSA in a month which is... terrifying
I was meant to post on here when the thread first came out but then I actually had to start year 13 and I disappeared
I'm doing biology, maths and psychology (all AQA) and did an EPQ last year. I want to study psychology at uni
I have to take the TSA in a month which is... terrifying
hey, im applying for psych and neuroscience. what unis r u thinking of?
Reply 598
Original post by mubangamwiko
Original post by thrivingfrog
Hey guys!
I was meant to post on here when the thread first came out but then I actually had to start year 13 and I disappeared
I'm doing biology, maths and psychology (all AQA) and did an EPQ last year. I want to study psychology at uni
I have to take the TSA in a month which is... terrifying
I was meant to post on here when the thread first came out but then I actually had to start year 13 and I disappeared
I'm doing biology, maths and psychology (all AQA) and did an EPQ last year. I want to study psychology at uni
I have to take the TSA in a month which is... terrifying
hey, im applying for psych and neuroscience. what unis r u thinking of?
I applied to Oxford, Sheffield, Manchester, York and Nottingham
Reply 599
Original post by thrivingfrog
hey, im applying for psych and neuroscience. what unis r u thinking of?
I applied to Oxford, Sheffield, Manchester, York and Nottingham
that's cool, I applied to Manchester as well. have u heard from any of them yet? I applied on the 1st of December and haven't heard from Manchester. any luck with you?
(edited 1 year ago)
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