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GCSEs in 6 weeks

Hi everyone! For my late February mocks I got
988887777- with around 3 weeks revising
However, im terrified for the real thing- I’ve only just started revising and I keep on having dreams that I got all 5s/6s (which is probably gonna be my reality)
With GCSEs in 6 weeks, how likely is it that I either stay the same or go up a grade in all my subjects? I was fasting all of March- hence the no revision, and im honestly petrified

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Original post by Blair_waldorfXx
Hi everyone! For my late February mocks I got
988887777- with around 3 weeks revising
However, im terrified for the real thing- I’ve only just started revising and I keep on having dreams that I got all 5s/6s (which is probably gonna be my reality)
With GCSEs in 6 weeks, how likely is it that I either stay the same or go up a grade in all my subjects? I was fasting all of March- hence the no revision, and im honestly petrified

First of all, take a deep breath! You’re already in a really strong position—those are amazing mock grades, especially with only three weeks of revision. Your fear is totally understandable, but ibr with you bro... it's highly unlikely that you’ll suddenly drop to 5s and 6s.
How Likely Are You to Maintain or Improve?
Very likely! You’ve already shown that you can perform well with focused revision. Now, with six weeks left, you actually have double the time you had for mocks. Even if you just revise at the same pace as before, you should be able to maintain (or even improve) your grades. KEEP UR MORALE HIGH!
What You Can Do Now:

1.

Prioritize Weak Areas Focus on the subjects or topics where you dropped marks in mocks.

2.

Use Active Recall & Past Papers Flashcards, blurting, and lots of exam questions will be your best friends.

3.

Make a Structured Plan Aim for 2-3 subjects per day with breaks to avoid burnout.

4.

Don’t Cram, Be Consistent Even 3-4 hours of smart revision daily will build up quickly.

Reassurance:

Mock grades tend to be lower than final grades for most students, since you’ve now had extra months of learning and feedback.

Many students only start their proper revision around now—you are not behind!

Your mocks show that when you put in effort, you get results. There’s no reason why that won’t happen again!

You will be okay, and you can still improve. Try focusing on what you can do today instead of worrying about worst-case scenarios. You’ve got this! 💪😊

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