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Are you feeling ready for exams?

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Are you feeling ready for exams?

Yes 9%
Kind of 45%
Not at all 46%
Something else? tell us more in the thread!1%
Total votes: 422
Exams are just around the corner, and it’s completely normal to feel a mix of emotions right now. Whether you’re feeling prepared or a bit all over the place, you’re not alone. :bumps:

We want to know how you are feeling about your exams. Take a vote in the poll and join in the conversation below! If you have any top tips on how you're preparing for your exams, we'd love to hear them! :h:

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I'm quite scared. I feel like the preparation I'm doing won't be enough :ashamed:

Reply 2

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by always-anxious
I'm quite scared. I feel like the preparation I'm doing won't be enough :ashamed:

That's understandable to feel that way and you certainly won't be the only person to. All you can do is put your best effort in and what will be, will be... remember to take care of yourself and we're rooting for you! :smile:
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by CamembertPaws
That's understandable to feel that way and you certainly won't be the only person to. All you can do is put your best effort in and what will be, will be... remember to take care of yourself and we're rooting for you! :smile:

PRSOM, thank you :h:
I am so happy not to take exams again. I was too tense and underperformed, but at least I passed.

Original post
by always-anxious
I'm quite scared. I feel like the preparation I'm doing won't be enough :ashamed:


Don't think about bad consequences and do it in your way. And if you need to take a break and get the permission to leave the room by your examiner, do it.
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by Kallisto
I am so happy not to take exams again. I was too tense and underperformed, but at least I passed.
Don't think about bad consequences and do it in your way. And if you need to take a break and get the permission to leave the room by your examiner, do it.

Thank you for the advice :smile:
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by always-anxious
Thank you for the advice :smile:

You are welcome. The worst student can get in exams is a mental downfall.
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by CamembertPaws
Exams are just around the corner, and it’s completely normal to feel a mix of emotions right now. Whether you’re feeling prepared or a bit all over the place, you’re not alone. :bumps:
We want to know how you are feeling about your exams. Take a vote in the poll and join in the conversation below! If you have any top tips on how you're preparing for your exams, we'd love to hear them! :h:
Useful links:
Studying, Revision & Exam Support Forum
A-Levels
GCSE

Hey there 😃

Haha 😂 I’m honestly like a walking mood swing! 😅 One day I’m hyped up with motivation, full of hope and ready to conquer the world, and the next I’m a ball of stress, self-doubt, and zero energy. It really is an emotional rollercoaster! 🎢

What helps me keep my balance (at least a little!) is sticking to regular, pre-planned study sessions. Having a structure gives me direction and eases the panic about not having enough time or knowledge 🧠📚 And one huge thing I’ve learned is the importance of balance making time to unwind is not just helpful, it’s essential. Thanks to my structured schedule, I always try to leave space for chill time, which helps me reset, recharge, and lift my mood when things feel too heavy ✨💆*♀️

It’s definitely a wild ride, but having even a bit of structure makes the ups and downs so much easier to handle. Good luck with exams everyone! 💛

I hope it will be helpful 💪 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 😉 You can also chat with me or other students directly through The Ambassador Platform.

Take care,

Julia
Psychology student
De Montfort University

Reply 8

Good luck to everyone😃 I wish everyone here could get A* or 9s

Reply 9

Wishing everyone the best of luck with your revision and exams! You’ve worked incredibly hard, and I’m confident that you’ll get the results you're aiming for. Even if things don’t go exactly as planned, remember that there are so many opportunities ahead. Success isn’t always a straight line, and sometimes the unexpected paths lead to the best outcomes.

Stay focused, stay positive, and take care of yourselves—you’ve got this! I’m sure you'll do brilliantly! 🙂

Megan (LJMU Rep)

Reply 10

Original post
by CamembertPaws
Exams are just around the corner, and it’s completely normal to feel a mix of emotions right now. Whether you’re feeling prepared or a bit all over the place, you’re not alone. :bumps:
We want to know how you are feeling about your exams. Take a vote in the poll and join in the conversation below! If you have any top tips on how you're preparing for your exams, we'd love to hear them! :h:
Useful links:
Studying, Revision & Exam Support Forum
A-Levels
GCSE

No

Reply 11

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by sdfj
No

PRSOM 😭
same here!

Reply 12

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by SilentPrincess13
PRSOM 😭
same here!

lol mine are tomorrow 😭 😭

I don’t think I’ve ever been stressed for an exam in my life but that might change 😂

Reply 13

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by sdfj
lol mine are tomorrow 😭 😭
I don’t think I’ve ever been stressed for an exam in my life but that might change 😂

Oh God... good luck! 😭
lol 😂😂😭😭

Hopefully you'll do well!! You've got this! :yeah:

Reply 14

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by SilentPrincess13
Oh God... good luck! 😭
lol 😂😂😭😭
Hopefully you'll do well!! You've got this! :yeah:

Haha thanks - it’s 99% dependent on our school giving us a fair paper. I’m convinced they like it when we fail… 😂

Reply 15

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by sdfj
Haha thanks - it’s 99% dependent on our school giving us a fair paper. I’m convinced they like it when we fail… 😂

loooool 😂😭
Similar situation here really... our school makes some paper that's got hard questions from multiple other papers and if we get around 4/6 on a few 6 markers, the head of secondary decides to give us a lecture on how we're not 'trying hard enough' 😒

Reply 16

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by SilentPrincess13
loooool 😂😭
Similar situation here really... our school makes some paper that's got hard questions from multiple other papers and if we get around 4/6 on a few 6 markers, the head of secondary decides to give us a lecture on how we're not 'trying hard enough' 😒

Haha so real

Exam was good though :biggrin: Harder than any A-Level paper I've seen but good

Reply 17

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by sdfj
Haha so real
Exam was good though :biggrin: Harder than any A-Level paper I've seen but good

Glad to hear that! :biggrin:
I thought the mocks for AS/A Level students would be in May tho?

Reply 18

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by SilentPrincess13
Glad to hear that! :biggrin:
I thought the mocks for AS/A Level students would be in May tho?

I guess my school don't want to do internal exams during the GCSE/A-Level exam period so I think that's why it happens a little earlier in April. Puts us under pressure to revise over Easter!

Reply 19

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by sdfj
I guess my school don't want to do internal exams during the GCSE/A-Level exam period so I think that's why it happens a little earlier in April. Puts us under pressure to revise over Easter!


Ah I see! :sadnod:
(edited 10 months ago)

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