A level

Hello , i need advice on what to do next . I got a D in my chemistry and maths and an E in my physics Ial . I really want to get Bs and above in my overall A levels and I am willing to put in the work so if you are reading this give me advice on what to do as my final A level exams are in may/ June 2025

Reply 1

chisayaa

you def have time, but not that much.
identify exactly what went wrong and start working on your weaknesses - also cut out distractions! i heavily used anki on questions i got wrong and for all the content ( i did bio, chem, maths)
from this i was able to go from a B to an A* in two months :smile:

Reply 2

WorriedUser4737

Original post by Lk_c

I had gotten Ds in my chem and maths as well literally crammed for two months and got 99% in my chem and 92% in maths, in the final exams. You will 100% have enough time as long as you revise hard. my advice for maths and chem is doing the questions in the textbook as well as practice papers. Specifically for chemistry, I would recommend AlleryChem vids and chemguide, I also used chemistry olympiad questions (try the first 1 or 2 questions, they're usually the most relevant) because they were sooo much harder than actual chem a level, if you can understand just a few questions you will find chem a level a breeze. Don't do what I did with my biology A level, saying you'll revise and then leaving it to a few weeks before the exam to revise. I did that for paper 2&3. Thankfully I got an A even though I had gotten an E in my mocks. Overall past papers are the best especially when used in tandem with your textbooks for guidance, just make sure that when you get a question wrong you really strive to understand where you've gone wrong and how you'll avoid that next time.Good Luck

Reply 3

BCU Student Rep

Official Rep

Original post by Lk_c

Hi @Lk_c ,

I think the most important tip is to identify which areas you are struggling on- for example, in chemistry, do you find organic chemistry or physical chemistry harder? You can also use past papers to highlight which topics you lose most marks on, you can make a list of the topics that require attention.

Building on this, you should devise a realistic revision schedule. Break down your syllabus into manageable sections, and assign topics to each week. Additionally, try to set short-term goals (e.g., mastering a topic by the end of the week) and long-term goals (e.g., completing a past paper without referring to notes by the end of the month).

Remember, it's important that you stay consistent throughout your entire course. Aim for daily study sessions, even if it’s just an hour or two. Frequent, shorter sessions are more effective than long, occasional ones.

Hope this helps,
Danish
BCU Student Rep