I got all A* in my GCSEs - Ask me anything

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Hey I am taking AS component in computer science, physics and maths in may june 2025. please share your study ethics, resources, timetable and overall study flow or tips.
How do I score nothing less than an A* in the next 9 months of preparation? please share exclusive details and elaborate tips.

I’m not super sure about A-Levels, and I didn’t do a CS GCSE and didn’t particularly like physics but as to your general questions, I would recommend timetabling every hour in your study period and sticking as close to that as possible. I had a procrastination issue too for my GCSEs, and I felt that when I reluctantly let my mum monitor my progress, I felt forced a bit more to work when I should be. Maybe you might experience the same if you let someone else monitor your progress/ share your progress with others. Might sound a bit cringeworthy but worked for me. I think the most important thing is working consistently from the beginning without stretching yourself or burning out before you get to the time it really matters. And also, trying your best not to panic before exams did benefit me - a little peace in one’s mind allows them to concentrate more is what I’m saying.

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sdfj

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Original post by _.ishanviiiii.xo

congrats
As from tomorrow I have exactly 1 month since my olevels starts and I'm really struggling with time management and distractions are killing me
Pls Help

As I said above, severely managing time really can help - and involving others too. It’s very easy to do no work and as you’re so close to your exams, this is the time that revision is most effective. I felt that thinking about being satisfied on results day helped and thinking ‘it’s only 2 months left’ was encouraging and helped me revise on individual days that it’s hard to find the motivation to do so.

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Cessle

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Original post by sdfj

Planning to go to one of the London unis hopefully. Thinking along the lines of history or law, but maybe economics if I enjoy it. That’s a way away for me though.

Do the one you enjoy the most. It's a competitive world out there and won't get any easier. Consistently excellent academic grades through school and university usually pays off come employment time so picking a subject you enjoy is more likely to improve your chances of getting a top grade.

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sdfj

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Original post by Cessle

Do the one you enjoy the most. It's a competitive world out there and won't get any easier. Consistently excellent academic grades through school and university usually pays off come employment time so picking a subject you enjoy is more likely to improve your chances of getting a top grade.

Yeah I will. I’ve found that it’s a lot easier to revise and do well in subjects I like.

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Qani_reads

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Original post by sdfj

I’m not super sure about A-Levels, and I didn’t do a CS GCSE and didn’t particularly like physics but as to your general questions, I would recommend timetabling every hour in your study period and sticking as close to that as possible. I had a procrastination issue too for my GCSEs, and I felt that when I reluctantly let my mum monitor my progress, I felt forced a bit more to work when I should be. Maybe you might experience the same if you let someone else monitor your progress/ share your progress with others. Might sound a bit cringeworthy but worked for me. I think the most important thing is working consistently from the beginning without stretching yourself or burning out before you get to the time it really matters. And also, trying your best not to panic before exams did benefit me - a little peace in one’s mind allows them to concentrate more is what I’m saying.