A-level Philosophy preparation

I'm uploading a full guide for the AQA A level philosophy on my website soon. You'll find it here once it's done (in a week or two):
https://alevelphilosophyandreligion.com/philosophy/
Most of the content on my site is free - you'll find free notes and model essay plans on it. However I will be asking people to pay a fee for the full guide.

Hi! I'm a current year 12, entering year 13 next month. I think for now is just look at your specification, alevel RE can be really difficult to understand without a teacher since the concepts are really abstract, especially for philosophy.

Hi, I'm doing philosophy (Ocr)and economics (Edexcel). I'm Predicted A*A*A*. What I would say for philosophy, is to go over concepts you don't understand bc some topics are quite confusing and it'll be so much easier for yourself later. For economics, I find econplus Dal really good, so when you don't understand a topic, try watcj his videos. 'chains of reasoning' is really important in economics, you'll learn to explain your ideas logically and in a way that is so clear anybody should be able to understand. This sill will get you the marks.

Similar to you, I'm also applying for philosophy this year hopefully at Cambridge, lse, Warwick, KCL and exeter!

Hi! I'm in year 11 awaiting my GCSE results, I'm expecting grades 6-9s. I am taking Philosophy aqa 7172, economics edexcel a, maths and further maths edexcel next year and EPQ. Could you give me any advice, links, preparation tasks, techniques etc. as I really want all A*s, it would be much appreciated. I want to do PPE or Phil + Theology at LSE or Oxford and want to go into Finance. (PLEASE MAKE THEM AS SUBJECT + EXAM BOARD SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE) many thanks x.

This website got me an A for AS level AQA Philosophy, it's pretty good sided with the model mark schemes.
https://philosophyalevel.com/aqa-philosophy-revision-notes/
As for 2 big tips, these really saved me:

For this I really recommend reading external websites/ books for any interesting arguments that crop up briefly, but your teacher might have not mentioned/ missed. Think of it as 'fact checking' the teacher, really gave me a confidence boost in the subject during the times I wanted to drop the subject entirely 😅

Hi! thanks so much but since writing this discussion i've had to go to another school so i am self studying this subject instead i am still applying all the advice i've been give but do you think its possible along side other a-levels, i know its a lot but i want minimum grade A , i will probably have tutoring later down the line but pls let me know if you have any advice??? thx

Hey! Looking at the other subjects you chose, they're definitely a difficult combination. A girl in my year did almost identical subjects, and joined in and out of our philosophy class for fun and she managed to achieve the highest in our class, without actually being fully in it! So I'd definitely say if you're able to do self study AND it won't bring your other subjects down, go for it. But if the self study at home is proving to consume the valuable time and energy off of your other subjects, the best choice is to let it go.
But do a trial run first with yourself for about 2 weeks to see how you'll be able to adjust and make time for it. If it is possible to fit in your schedule, definitely let me know if you need an idea of a template timetable for your self study.
And not taking Philosophy as an A level isn't the end all be all! For courses such as PPE or two combined course structures like Theology + Phil, unis generally aren't too concerned with the subjects you choose, exception being the top Russell groups and of course Oxbridge, but you have perfectly suitable subjects for the courses there.