Is an academic comeback possible? If so what do i actually need to do?

Im currently in year 12 and im taking physics maths and bio. I did well in science and maths in gcse's because i studied all year long however i've been slacking so much this year and haven’t begun revision yet. Idk why i still feel burnt out from Gcse's 😭. I procrastinate every single day and i think it’s because i’m getting D’s and i’m aiming for A’s but I really don’t know if it s even possible. It took so much time for me get my 8s in gcse and i started so many months earlier than this. with one month left till official exams and I haven’t begun yet idk if there’s even a point. If it is possible what do i realistically need to be doing. My ADHD makes it extremely hard to study for many hours so what should i be getting done every day. I’d really appreciate any advice especially subject specific advice.

Thank you

Reply 1

Peri-Nova

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I was actually in a really similar position to you last year! I take physics, chemistry, and biology so i can't speak much on if its the same for maths, but the best way to have an 'academic comeback' is to blurt. It's really quick and easy so it would help with the burnout you're experiencing, and considering right now you have a month until exams, it's one of the most effective revision techniques for content based subjects like biology. For physics calculations I watched YouTube videos and found walk throughs of exam questions before trying past paper questions for myself. Realistically, with physics once it clicks and you understand how to answer the questions, the actual exams aren't going to deviate much from that style and the answers you need to give to get marks.

(Sorry I rushed this, if something doesn't make sense please tell me Ill try explain it as best I can! 😭 Hope this helps)

Reply 2

yaseenhamdy

OP

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Original post by Peri-Nova

I was actually in a really similar position to you last year! I take physics, chemistry, and biology so i can't speak much on if its the same for maths, but the best way to have an 'academic comeback' is to blurt. It's really quick and easy so it would help with the burnout you're experiencing, and considering right now you have a month until exams, it's one of the most effective revision techniques for content based subjects like biology. For physics calculations I watched YouTube videos and found walk throughs of exam questions before trying past paper questions for myself. Realistically, with physics once it clicks and you understand how to answer the questions, the actual exams aren't going to deviate much from that style and the answers you need to give to get marks.
(Sorry I rushed this, if something doesn't make sense please tell me Ill try explain it as best I can! 😭 Hope this helps)

thank you i’ll focus on blurting, did it work out for you in the end 😭?

Reply 3

Volcano nerd

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Original post by yaseenhamdy

Im currently in year 12 and im taking physics maths and bio. I did well in science and maths in gcse's because i studied all year long however i've been slacking so much this year and haven’t begun revision yet. Idk why i still feel burnt out from Gcse's 😭. I procrastinate every single day and i think it’s because i’m getting D’s and i’m aiming for A’s but I really don’t know if it s even possible. It took so much time for me get my 8s in gcse and i started so many months earlier than this. with one month left till official exams and I haven’t begun yet idk if there’s even a point. If it is possible what do i realistically need to be doing. My ADHD makes it extremely hard to study for many hours so what should i be getting done every day. I’d really appreciate any advice especially subject specific advice.
Thank you

I am doing geology, biology, and environmental science so only one the same, however I understand the struggle as I have executive dysfunction and (strongly) suspected ADHD. I think what helped me was to use collaborative revision (revising with someone else, "teaching" someone else a topic in order to help memorise it, even just telling someone else what topics I wil be covering and then at the end of my revision period, they can look over to see if I have revised all the topics that I said I would) this gave me a feeling of being obligated to do it and stopped me from getting distracted. Another thing is to have a picture of something that encompasses your end goal in your workspace (whether physically or digitally) so I have a picture of a volcano as my lockscreen and my home screen on the laptop I use for my work, and a picture of grand prismatic on the notice board in my room, I know it sounds small but it really does remind me of what I am doing it all for. Additionally, morning runs on the weekend are your best friend, they let out some of the restless energy so that you can get on with doing what you need to do.

Reply 4

Kingston Jenifer

Official Rep

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Original post by yaseenhamdy

Im currently in year 12 and im taking physics maths and bio. I did well in science and maths in gcse's because i studied all year long however i've been slacking so much this year and haven’t begun revision yet. Idk why i still feel burnt out from Gcse's 😭. I procrastinate every single day and i think it’s because i’m getting D’s and i’m aiming for A’s but I really don’t know if it s even possible. It took so much time for me get my 8s in gcse and i started so many months earlier than this. with one month left till official exams and I haven’t begun yet idk if there’s even a point. If it is possible what do i realistically need to be doing. My ADHD makes it extremely hard to study for many hours so what should i be getting done every day. I’d really appreciate any advice especially subject specific advice.
Thank you

Hi there!

I was in the exact same position as you. The summer after my GCSEs and before I started my A-levels, I wanted to prepare for year 12 so much that i spent the whole summer revising and burnt myself out. This impacted me so much - i went from someone who was straight A to getting my first ever U grade. So, I completely get you.

Firstly, you have ADHD - are there any support systems put in place by your school (such as extra time)? Does your school help you manage this?

Secondly, I can only advise you on Biology as I did Biology, Chemistry and English Literature for my A-levels. For biology i would suggest using your exam specification and ensuring you have enough knowledge to answer every single point on there. I would also use past papers to consolidate this. Using Cornell notes really helped me too!

Finally, I would also use this experience to inform my revision strategy for year 13 - start early and start SMALL! From day one, start revising things from year 12. Doesn't have to be a large amount - but doing a little from Sept to April/May is a lot better than a lot in one month. You will also find you have more time to relax and practice past papers to really secure that A/A* grade.

Remember, it is better to make mistakes now at year 12 than it is during year 13. And also, always remember that you still have time!!

Goodluck and I really hope this helps, I am happy to answer any more questions :smile:

Kind regards, Jenifer (Kingston rep)

Reply 5

ammm_490

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Original post by yaseenhamdy

Im currently in year 12 and im taking physics maths and bio. I did well in science and maths in gcse's because i studied all year long however i've been slacking so much this year and haven’t begun revision yet. Idk why i still feel burnt out from Gcse's 😭. I procrastinate every single day and i think it’s because i’m getting D’s and i’m aiming for A’s but I really don’t know if it s even possible. It took so much time for me get my 8s in gcse and i started so many months earlier than this. with one month left till official exams and I haven’t begun yet idk if there’s even a point. If it is possible what do i realistically need to be doing. My ADHD makes it extremely hard to study for many hours so what should i be getting done every day. I’d really appreciate any advice especially subject specific advice.
Thank you

Leave your house and study will help a lot and throw ur phone away also make lots of dua

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