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Am i being realistic

****ed upp so bad by not revising, ive got bio p1 tmr and am currently practicing qs by topics across 1-4 and then later gonna go over past papers till the exam - this will hopefully get me used to the wording of the qs.

In my mocks for bio i got a B so i am being hopeful but i feel like there's tiny gaps everywhere!

Similarly for chem, ive only revised A1 chem and bits n bobs on A2 chem.

Anyways, I was aiming for 2 As and I still am but dont think it's possible anymore unfortunately.

My plan is:

- chem: go over A2 chem qs and past papers (2 days b4 each chem exam blurt content: A1 physical and inorganic on sat, A2 physical and organic on sun 4 e.g)

- bio: go over A2 bio, do the qs by topics for those and then practice papers + blurt a topic everyday

Am i being realistic in saying this method might get be an A?

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by limbobimbo
****ed upp so bad by not revising, ive got bio p1 tmr and am currently practicing qs by topics across 1-4 and then later gonna go over past papers till the exam - this will hopefully get me used to the wording of the qs.
In my mocks for bio i got a B so i am being hopeful but i feel like there's tiny gaps everywhere!
Similarly for chem, ive only revised A1 chem and bits n bobs on A2 chem.
Anyways, I was aiming for 2 As and I still am but dont think it's possible anymore unfortunately.
My plan is:
- chem: go over A2 chem qs and past papers (2 days b4 each chem exam blurt content: A1 physical and inorganic on sat, A2 physical and organic on sun 4 e.g)
- bio: go over A2 bio, do the qs by topics for those and then practice papers + blurt a topic everyday
Am i being realistic in saying this method might get be an A?
Not worth worrying about your grade, just keep revising and get a good amount of sleep.

Reply 2

@limbobimbo how do you think it went? I've heard bad news from other people about the difficulty level...

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by averageduck
@limbobimbo how do you think it went? I've heard bad news from other people about the difficulty level...

Left the exam wanted to strangle whoever made that paper, my confidence was so high after I got 71% in the 2024 p1 but then i open the paper and it was mainly all application and maths!
The wording was also super off and i messed tht last 5 marks (WHICH I LITCH EXPLAINED TO MY FRIEND FEW MINS B4) as I crossed half the ans out by gaslighting myself.

Overall tht exam was so bad tht it depleted my confidence and now i am sure i can just about achieve a B for bio and am super scared for chem

Reply 4

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by limbobimbo
Left the exam wanted to strangle whoever made that paper, my confidence was so high after I got 71% in the 2024 p1 but then i open the paper and it was mainly all application and maths!
The wording was also super off and i messed tht last 5 marks (WHICH I LITCH EXPLAINED TO MY FRIEND FEW MINS B4) as I crossed half the ans out by gaslighting myself.
Overall tht exam was so bad tht it depleted my confidence and now i am sure i can just about achieve a B for bio and am super scared for chem
Don't worry, I heard A LOT of people found it difficult. There is a link somewhere on TSR where they are reassuring people that pretty much everyone found it really hard - like 58% maybe more/ less now that the poll has been going on for longer. Best wishes for results day though, I'm sure you'll be alright. If I find the link then I will post it here.

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by averageduck
Don't worry, I heard A LOT of people found it difficult. There is a link somewhere on TSR where they are reassuring people that pretty much everyone found it really hard - like 58% maybe more/ less now that the poll has been going on for longer. Best wishes for results day though, I'm sure you'll be alright. If I find the link then I will post it here.

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/revision/alevel-gcse-exams/students-react-after-a-level-biology-paper-1-on-5-june-2025

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