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I might fail my a levels advice needed asap!!!!

For some reason , i’ve really fallen behind on my revision especially with my paper 3 mocks at the moment
and I barely practised my flashcards for psych for the past few months , I just wrote out essays in full just for practise and by the skin of my teeth got a C
I looked at the resources I made earlier and I realise half of the topics in year 12 I didn’t even finish my flashcards for !! ( most of my studies i’ve spent doing homework I was set for ECON but it went into my folder which I don’t use , as I made digital flashcards instead it’s just much more convenient )so when I do them , they’re not just low quality they suck too
and I have no idea how I fell this behind !! with only FIFTY THREE DAYS till my first a level paper ??!!!!!!

I only revised for assessments and such and i’m genuinely so lost my revision sources are crap, and I don’t think i’ll have the time to make more

I have no idea what i’ve been doing after school because , 1) I have no hobbies 2) I never go out 3) seems like i’ve spent most of my time doing coursework
4) I have really **** memory

Reply 1

I don’t think ik enough to give good advice but:
1) calm down, breathe….
2) rank ur subjects and their topics based on how well u know them, don’t spend a lot of time on this
3) make a reasonable plan to study throughout the week, don’t waste time but do more hours on topics and subjects u know the least
4) find condensed simplified notes online
5) have rest times but not too often
6) sleep for 8hrs and hydrate(helps ur memory)
Good luck, sorry if that doesn’t help
I hope u get thru it alright tho

Reply 2

Honestly don't stress it, don't bother with making more resources now, you can find plenty of ready-made ones online too use. But I'd say don't even bother using them, just do past papers, that's literally all you need to do over and over and over to get A*s x

Reply 3

Original post by ErinSummer
Honestly don't stress it, don't bother with making more resources now, you can find plenty of ready-made ones online too use. But I'd say don't even bother using them, just do past papers, that's literally all you need to do over and over and over to get A*s x


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Reply 4

Original post by kshdfshj
For some reason , i’ve really fallen behind on my revision especially with my paper 3 mocks at the moment
and I barely practised my flashcards for psych for the past few months , I just wrote out essays in full just for practise and by the skin of my teeth got a C
I looked at the resources I made earlier and I realise half of the topics in year 12 I didn’t even finish my flashcards for !! ( most of my studies i’ve spent doing homework I was set for ECON but it went into my folder which I don’t use , as I made digital flashcards instead it’s just much more convenient )so when I do them , they’re not just low quality they suck too
and I have no idea how I fell this behind !! with only FIFTY THREE DAYS till my first a level paper ??!!!!!!
I only revised for assessments and such and i’m genuinely so lost my revision sources are crap, and I don’t think i’ll have the time to make more
I have no idea what i’ve been doing after school because , 1) I have no hobbies 2) I never go out 3) seems like i’ve spent most of my time doing coursework
4) I have really **** memory

Hey! Please do not panic, you have got this! Here are some tips to help I found help me before exams:

Focus on the tough stuff first: Pick the subjects or topics you're struggling with the most and tackle those first. It’ll give you a confidence boost once you get them out of the way.

Do past exam papers: They’re a goldmine! You’ll get used to the format and find out what kind of questions come up often.

Active recall > passive reading: Instead of just reading notes, quiz yourself. Try to recall the info from memory it helps lock it in way better. Plus this is way more fun!

Study with friends: If you can, get together with classmates or friends. Explaining things to others helps reinforce your own understanding.

Ask for help if you’re stuck: Don’t be afraid to ask your teachers or tutors for clarification. Most universities (like Bournemouth Uni!) offer extra support, whether it’s workshops, office hours, or online resources.

Stay organized: Keep your notes tidy and create a study plan. It’ll help you stay on track and avoid last-minute panic.

Look after yourself: Sleep, eat well, and take breaks. If you’re well-rested, your brain will work way better. Don’t burn yourself out!

Stay positive: It’s all about mindset. Take things one step at a time, and celebrate the small wins. You’ve got this!

And hey, if you're ever thinking about uni down the line, Bournemouth University has a ton of great support systems in place to help students succeed just saying! 🤭

Good luck, and go smash those exams!

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