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GCSE Revision, have I left it too late?

Hey, I will be sitting my gcse exams next year, and want to achieve 7s-9s, I have already done one gcse which takes the load off a bit but I’m worried that I have left it too late, or am I just being paranoid?

Reply 1

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by cargoesbroom
Hey, I will be sitting my gcse exams next year, and want to achieve 7s-9s, I have already done one gcse which takes the load off a bit but I’m worried that I have left it too late, or am I just being paranoid?


Edit: I mean I’ve only just started properly revising

Reply 2

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by cargoesbroom
Hey, I will be sitting my gcse exams next year, and want to achieve 7s-9s, I have already done one gcse which takes the load off a bit but I’m worried that I have left it too late, or am I just being paranoid?

Hey, well done for already sitting a GCSE, I hope it went well! As you're sitting your gcses next year, Although it may not feel like it, May is quite far off, and you can accomplish a lot of revision in that time! Remember to take it easy. I apologise for the unsolicited advice, but a revision schedule can be incredibly helpful, or perhaps a GCSE tracker to count down the days remaining? However, I really don’t think you need to panic! You have so much time left to start revision slowly.
If it helps, I know many people who started their revision about a month ago. Regardless, good luck with your studies—you’ve got this!
I’ve also found some useful links for revision and GCSE preparation for you. :smile:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBHc7kQ_2TE&t=79s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2O2u6cfhho

Reply 3

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by cargoesbroom
Hey, I will be sitting my gcse exams next year, and want to achieve 7s-9s, I have already done one gcse which takes the load off a bit but I’m worried that I have left it too late, or am I just being paranoid?

Trust me, you are not late! People have begun revising 3 months before the GCSEs and gotten 9s!

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by NUL Kate
Hey, well done for already sitting a GCSE, I hope it went well! As you're sitting your gcses next year, Although it may not feel like it, May is quite far off, and you can accomplish a lot of revision in that time! Remember to take it easy. I apologise for the unsolicited advice, but a revision schedule can be incredibly helpful, or perhaps a GCSE tracker to count down the days remaining? However, I really don’t think you need to panic! You have so much time left to start revision slowly.
If it helps, I know many people who started their revision about a month ago. Regardless, good luck with your studies—you’ve got this!
I’ve also found some useful links for revision and GCSE preparation for you. :smile:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBHc7kQ_2TE&t=79s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2O2u6cfhho


thank you so much :smile:

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by LushLittleLulu
Trust me, you are not late! People have begun revising 3 months before the GCSEs and gotten 9s!


That makes me feel so much better thank youu 🫶

Reply 6

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by cargoesbroom
Hey, I will be sitting my gcse exams next year, and want to achieve 7s-9s, I have already done one gcse which takes the load off a bit but I’m worried that I have left it too late, or am I just being paranoid?

Don't worry! I've only just started too, also sat one last year and sitting 11 this year, hoping for 8s and 9s. Now is a perfect time to start- but don't overload yourself. Leave some free time, especially around Christmas. I promise you will still have so much time! Best of luck

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by princesschip
Don't worry! I've only just started too, also sat one last year and sitting 11 this year, hoping for 8s and 9s. Now is a perfect time to start- but don't overload yourself. Leave some free time, especially around Christmas. I promise you will still have so much time! Best of luck


ahh thank youu i honestly feel sm more reassured 🫶

Reply 8

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by cargoesbroom
That makes me feel so much better thank youu 🫶

You're welcome! I'm in the exact same situation as you, I hope we both ACE our GCSES 🤩
(edited 8 months ago)

Reply 9

Original post
by cargoesbroom
Hey, I will be sitting my gcse exams next year, and want to achieve 7s-9s, I have already done one gcse which takes the load off a bit but I’m worried that I have left it too late, or am I just being paranoid?

Hi
Next year as in June 2025 right?
If so I think the best thing to do is start right now. You can’t get back time that you have lost but you can use what you still have. Try some active revision that’s gradual but still significant enough to leave you stress free during the exam season. The amount you do really depends on where you are right now. Worst thing you want to be doing is actually learning content or understanding it the day before the exam. You want to have a thorough understanding of everything and really only need to go over things you need to actively memorise closer to the exam, and past papers.
Hope this helps!
Good luck!

Reply 10

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by A_P_ME
Hi
Next year as in June 2025 right?
If so I think the best thing to do is start right now. You can’t get back time that you have lost but you can use what you still have. Try some active revision that’s gradual but still significant enough to leave you stress free during the exam season. The amount you do really depends on where you are right now. Worst thing you want to be doing is actually learning content or understanding it the day before the exam. You want to have a thorough understanding of everything and really only need to go over things you need to actively memorise closer to the exam, and past papers.
Hope this helps!
Good luck!


thank you!

Reply 11

Original post
by cargoesbroom
Hey, I will be sitting my gcse exams next year, and want to achieve 7s-9s, I have already done one gcse which takes the load off a bit but I’m worried that I have left it too late, or am I just being paranoid?

hey, ive only just started revising but not properly still i need to lock in a revise properly but i've only just finished mocks and its so much more stress but we will all be fine good luck everyone :smile:

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