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self studying A levels

hello! i was just wondering if anyone’s ever self-studied A levels before? i’m a year 11 student and i’m thinking about self-studying maths as i’ve already used up my fourth A-level slot. If you’ve self studied an A level, may also i have some tips?

Reply 1

Heya! I mean I take Maths A level, and I would not really suggest doing it as a self study, because if you get stuck it's pretty hard to get out of it on your own. At least possibly have a tutor, or someone who you know who could answer a question every week or so, or be very prepared beforehand with lots of useful websites and yt channels which can help. I currently have a friend who's going to self study Further Maths, but they haven't started yet and were supposed to back in December!! May I ask what other A levels you're thinking of taking?

Reply 2

Original post by raymiae
hello! i was just wondering if anyone’s ever self-studied A levels before? i’m a year 11 student and i’m thinking about self-studying maths as i’ve already used up my fourth A-level slot. If you’ve self studied an A level, may also i have some tips?

I self studied (well obviously using the internet and the many wonderful resources on it) 4 A Levels. Very much doable but you need to be motivated and not slack.

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Original post by KitCat13
Heya! I mean I take Maths A level, and I would not really suggest doing it as a self study, because if you get stuck it's pretty hard to get out of it on your own. At least possibly have a tutor, or someone who you know who could answer a question every week or so, or be very prepared beforehand with lots of useful websites and yt channels which can help. I currently have a friend who's going to self study Further Maths, but they haven't started yet and were supposed to back in December!! May I ask what other A levels you're thinking of taking?


thank you so much for your advice! it’s really helpful and i will definitely take it into account :smile: as for my a levels i’m planning to do history, eng lit, business and psychology + epq along with maths (self study… if i survive that is 😅)

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Original post by raymiae
thank you so much for your advice! it’s really helpful and i will definitely take it into account :smile: as for my a levels i’m planning to do history, eng lit, business and psychology + epq along with maths (self study… if i survive that is 😅)

Wow best of luck!!!!!!!!

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Original post by raymiae
hello! i was just wondering if anyone’s ever self-studied A levels before? i’m a year 11 student and i’m thinking about self-studying maths as i’ve already used up my fourth A-level slot. If you’ve self studied an A level, may also i have some tips?

thank you so much @raymiae your question has helped me to decide how to approach the separate A-level

Reply 6

Original post by Vesti La Giubba
I self studied (well obviously using the internet and the many wonderful resources on it) 4 A Levels. Very much doable but you need to be motivated and not slack.

What resources. can you recommend? Will be doing Maths + fm.

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What resources. can you recommend? Will be doing Maths + fm.

I was on CIE so Intuitive was awesome.

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