How much revision should I be doing as a year 13?

I’m in year 13 and I’m studying chem, bio, and maths. I have mocks coming up in February and exam season is fast approaching and I was just wandering if some other year 13s could give some advice on how much revision is expected from us?

I’m currently doing 8-12 hours per subject per week on top of lessons - which some people have been telling me is way too much but other people have been telling me is way too little. I’m predicated 3A*s (tho my college predicts very generously) and I need 3As to get into the uni I want :smile:

Reply 1

21sparkserrol

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by molly.eleanor

I’m in year 13 and I’m studying chem, bio, and maths. I have mocks coming up in February and exam season is fast approaching and I was just wandering if some other year 13s could give some advice on how much revision is expected from us?
I’m currently doing 8-12 hours per subject per week on top of lessons - which some people have been telling me is way too much but other people have been telling me is way too little. I’m predicated 3A*s (tho my college predicts very generously) and I need 3As to get into the uni I want :smile:

Hi
I'm also in year 13 and I do the exact same subjects and I also have mocks at the end of February.
I think your revision should should be suited around what makes you comfortable. Ive changed how I revusedbu do a past paper questions most days of the week . For each subject I do at least 1 paper or more each week.
I do or try to do 2 to 3 hours after school revision every day except Wednesday because everyone deserves a break.
I'm trying to get out of my cram habit because I'm predicted 2A* and an A and I too think it's just generosity from my school that ive been given that.

Do you think 8 to 12 hours is per subject if that includes free is a lot but if it makes you happy then it does.
Do you think it's too much and be honest with yourself I dont suggest doing any more than that to be honest.
How confident are you with each subject. Don't over stress yourself.
If you think your quite confident with your subjects then i suggest cutting back a but just because you shouldn't over work yourself.

Reply 2

username7107365

My teacher says to do at least 1hr of study per 1hr of lessons. However, during exam season you could increase it to 2hrs per hour of lesson per subject.