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okay maybe its because its the middle of the night rn but i am such an anxious wreck rn and i just need to say this somewhere and possibly get some advice. my offer is AAB and my alevels are english, history and politics and I just wanted to know if u guys think its possible for me to reach it ? It doesnt sound too high and in my january mocks (which i only revised history) i got BBB (1% away from an a in history) but im honestly so scared im going to disappoint myself. english literature i feel okay for, and history slightly but politics i am terrified. ive got 27 days till my exam and ive barely went through content and ive decided to do essay plans incorporating content (which has honestly helped me sm as i remember it) but i just want to know do u guys think i can get an A in aqa politics if i just give it my all ? if i revise politics everyday starting now (ive already done like 2 topics on the uk side) is there any hope for me 😓 im terrified and btw pls be kind ik i sound dramatic ive just got results day trauma from gcses 😭😭😭 that CANNOT happen again and i really really dont want to disappoint myself (btw yes ik ive left it late its not an excuse but i have adhd so i hope that at least explains it 😭😭)

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applep1e

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I’m literally in the exact same boat rn except I do psych instead of pol and genuinely the same happened to me w gcse trauma and lowkey flopping mocks w no revision 😭😭 we’re in this together praying we both get triple As at the very least 🤞but on a real one I’ve done nothing for history and psych which are sooo content heavy but I’m convinced I can be a pro by the time the exam comes so I think u can too💪💪 I’m so stressed out as well but the issue is I can barely convince myself to revise bc I’ve been so lazy and unmotivated but at the same time terrified abt the fact these are acc important exams 😭😭😭 but yk what though I bet we both can eat the exams up if we acc lock in today

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pomenobu

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by applep1e

I’m literally in the exact same boat rn except I do psych instead of pol and genuinely the same happened to me w gcse trauma and lowkey flopping mocks w no revision 😭😭 we’re in this together praying we both get triple As at the very least 🤞but on a real one I’ve done nothing for history and psych which are sooo content heavy but I’m convinced I can be a pro by the time the exam comes so I think u can too💪💪 I’m so stressed out as well but the issue is I can barely convince myself to revise bc I’ve been so lazy and unmotivated but at the same time terrified abt the fact these are acc important exams 😭😭😭 but yk what though I bet we both can eat the exams up if we acc lock in today

SAME SAME omggg im so glad someone else understands its ok we’ve def got this (fake it till u make it😭😭🤪) im lit in the same boat like i get terrified of alevels but im just so tired of revision even tho ive barely done any eeeekk and yes we def can !! praying for us i hope we get what we need in the end 🙏🙏🙏

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BCU Student Rep

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by pomenobu

okay maybe its because its the middle of the night rn but i am such an anxious wreck rn and i just need to say this somewhere and possibly get some advice. my offer is AAB and my alevels are english, history and politics and I just wanted to know if u guys think its possible for me to reach it ? It doesnt sound too high and in my january mocks (which i only revised history) i got BBB (1% away from an a in history) but im honestly so scared im going to disappoint myself. english literature i feel okay for, and history slightly but politics i am terrified. ive got 27 days till my exam and ive barely went through content and ive decided to do essay plans incorporating content (which has honestly helped me sm as i remember it) but i just want to know do u guys think i can get an A in aqa politics if i just give it my all ? if i revise politics everyday starting now (ive already done like 2 topics on the uk side) is there any hope for me 😓 im terrified and btw pls be kind ik i sound dramatic ive just got results day trauma from gcses 😭😭😭 that CANNOT happen again and i really really dont want to disappoint myself (btw yes ik ive left it late its not an excuse but i have adhd so i hope that at least explains it 😭😭)

Hi @pomenobu,

First of all, you don’t sound dramatic at all. Everything you said makes total sense, and honestly, so many of us feel exactly the same way this close to exams. It’s scary, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. But the fact that you care this much, that you’re already actively working on essay plans and trying to get a grip on your content, shows how capable you actually are, even if your mind is telling you otherwise right now.

You said your offer is AAB and you’ve already got BBB in your mocks with barely any revision for two of the subjects, that’s actually a really solid position to be in. And if you’re feeling relatively okay about English Lit and History, then all your energy now going into Politics could seriously pay off. 27 days is still plenty of time to turn things around, especially if you're now doing proper, active revision like essay planning with embedded content, which is honestly one of the better ways to revise for essay subjects.

As for AQA Politics — yes, it’s 100% still possible to get an A if you’re consistent from now. You don’t need to know every tiny detail; focus on the big topics, key thinkers, exam technique, and how to structure arguments well. If you've already done two UK topics, amazing — now aim to work through the rest by breaking it into manageable chunks and doing active recall daily (even just 2-3 hours a day can add up fast if it's focused work).

Rooting for you!
Danish
BCU Student Rep

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LJMUStudentReps

Official Rep

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Hi @pomenobu,

Firstly, I just want to reassure you that it’s absolutely possible to reach your goal of AAB with the time left. Here are a few tips that might help:

1.

Start your day earlier: Try waking up 15-30 minutes earlier to get into the habit of studying in the mornings. This way, you can make the most of your day.

2.

Create a study schedule: Set small, achievable goals for each day (e.g., completing a certain number of practice papers, revising a specific topic for the day). Gradually increase your workload as you go along.

3.

Experiment with different study techniques: Try the Pomodoro technique or longer study sessions with bigger breaks. Find what works best for you.

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Limit distractions: When you're studying, try to minimise distractions—turn off your phone or put it out of sight to stay focused.

Lastly, try not to let the pressure overwhelm you. You've already made progress, and you still have time to improve and focus on your politics revision. The fact that you’re taking the time to plan and reflect means you're on the right track.

Good luck with your exams—you’ve got this! 😊

Megan (LJMU Postgraduate Rep)

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