If you used Clearing in 2024, how did you find it?

I got an A* in my EPQ. Ask me anything 😊

Basically I got an A* on my EPQ which was 45/50 marks. I went down the model route of the EPQ and so as I don’t see a lot if people doing this I’m happy to answer and questions about it.

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Indirama

Btw I am well aware that A Level results day was last week, I just forgot to post something

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kymmieey

Hello, I'm taking my GCSEs this year and I'm thinking of doing an EPQ to strengthen my application for university, what can I do to prepare for it before taking my A-Levels? Thank you!

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windowmaker50

Hey man, i recently posted a question on the #epq forum . i would highly appreciate it if you answered what i have to say, i think you can just click on my account to see it idk im new

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Indirama

Original post by windowmaker50

Hey man, i recently posted a question on the #epq forum . i would highly appreciate it if you answered what i have to say, i think you can just click on my account to see it idk im new

Hiya I just responded. As I said in the response, if there are anymore questions I would be happy to help

Reply 5

Indirama

Original post by kymmieey

Hello, I'm taking my GCSEs this year and I'm thinking of doing an EPQ to strengthen my application for university, what can I do to prepare for it before taking my A-Levels? Thank you!

EPQ definitely does strengthen your uni application. Most unis accept it and getting above a C in it can reduce your grade down by 1 grade (so like A to B). Doing it definitely helped boost my chance to get into uni and it shows the academic side of things.

From my experience, because it is technically an AS Level (half an A Level) I started it in Year 12. But a way that you could prepare for it is researching topics that you find interesting. Whether that be sports or STEM or even Geography, find something that you have passion on and read around it. Because I like Music Psychology and my favourite subject is Music, reading info definitely helped me decide what my topic is to. Create a mind map of ideas that you can use that stem from your passion and make sure that you keep that mind map because when it finally comes to you doing an EPQ, you'll most likely forget what you came up with over a year ago.

Reading academic articles also helps a bunch. Reading other opinions allows you to be able to find a perspective to argue and agree on. For example, reading an article on Leukaemia provides a perspective on the Cancer and allows you to form your own options. Most academic articles will have references to other research so that you can go further. Following any media can help: TV shows, magazines, newspapers, medical journals, etc. Anything will help and you don't have to limit yourself to reading other research. Doing this will also help you form an academic voice whilst writing essays.

As you are taking your GCSEs this year, I think that is a little food for thought but you don't really need to rush it. You still have time to consider your options. Good luck and I hope you find this helpful.