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I need help!!!

Hey everyone,
I'm in my final year of high school and want to study medicine.
I am doing 4 Alevels and I'm at a point where I woefully (the worst grade possible) failed every subject. I need A*s but no matter how hard I study, I still fail.
My biology teacher never helped me in any practical in y12
My maths teacher said she didn't have time when I asked for help closer to my mock
My chemistry teacher has basically given up on me, and I am so tired because I genuinely revise and I'm an immigrant, so I do need to get the grades I need for medical school fo 2025 entry
Please I need revision tips, and every other help I can get, any really good cheap tutoring? my school is also not willing to go higher for me, and I can't repeat the year. I'm in a dilemma and crisis. please help me
Reply 1
U dont need to do 4 alevels !
You are putting yourself into so much pressure that might lead u to not do well in all 4.
If theres a possibility drop a subject and focus on 3.
1. chemistry dont make notes there are free notes online so use them, print then highlight important things. U need to do year 1 content too. Flashcards are good.
2. For maths questions r ur bsf, for revision u should keep up w the lessons but if needed refer to a textbook ( online is fine )
3. For bio I wasn’t that good at but mindmaps work well

Make sure when ur revising ur NOT ONLY COPYING, u must understand and always question ur self. Basically be in the moment.
Start setting task measures not time. Meaning write a list and see how much you can do of that list or decide on how mnay tasks u wanna do.

U must get ur life together now cuz in a blink of an eye my exams were a few months away.
Reply 2
Original post by FavourIshola
Hey everyone,
I'm in my final year of high school and want to study medicine.
I am doing 4 Alevels and I'm at a point where I woefully (the worst grade possible) failed every subject. I need A*s but no matter how hard I study, I still fail.
My biology teacher never helped me in any practical in y12
My maths teacher said she didn't have time when I asked for help closer to my mock
My chemistry teacher has basically given up on me, and I am so tired because I genuinely revise and I'm an immigrant, so I do need to get the grades I need for medical school fo 2025 entry
Please I need revision tips, and every other help I can get, any really good cheap tutoring? my school is also not willing to go higher for me, and I can't repeat the year. I'm in a dilemma and crisis. please help me

hey for biology i recommend taking a look at physics and maths tutor as it has all the practicals youll need with the method noted, relevant videos and flash cards. its a good way to start approaching the practicals if you have no knowledge
Reply 3
Original post by Mvt083
U dont need to do 4 alevels !
You are putting yourself into so much pressure that might lead u to not do well in all 4.
If theres a possibility drop a subject and focus on 3.
1. chemistry dont make notes there are free notes online so use them, print then highlight important things. U need to do year 1 content too. Flashcards are good.
2. For maths questions r ur bsf, for revision u should keep up w the lessons but if needed refer to a textbook ( online is fine )
3. For bio I wasn’t that good at but mindmaps work well
Make sure when ur revising ur NOT ONLY COPYING, u must understand and always question ur self. Basically be in the moment.
Start setting task measures not time. Meaning write a list and see how much you can do of that list or decide on how mnay tasks u wanna do.
U must get ur life together now cuz in a blink of an eye my exams were a few months away.

Thank you so much, I think I will drop Art History
Reply 4
Original post by nailunfo
hey for biology i recommend taking a look at physics and maths tutor as it has all the practicals youll need with the method noted, relevant videos and flash cards. its a good way to start approaching the practicals if you have no knowledge

Yes!! I printed a few out now, thank you so so much
If I may ask, are you flexible with working in medicine I.e Nursing, Biomedical Science (working in pathology), Physician Associate etc…

There are other degrees other than Medicine to work in the medical sector.
Reply 6
Original post by Scienceisgood
If I may ask, are you flexible with working in medicine I.e Nursing, Biomedical Science (working in pathology), Physician Associate etc…
There are other degrees other than Medicine to work in the medical sector.

Not at the moment, no... the only other option is to go back to my home country

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