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Finished BIO CHEM PRODUCT DESIGN A levels ask me anything!

Hi! I'm a student in England who just finished their biology, chemistry and Product Design A levels :smile:
I'm hoping to go on to uni of Glasgow or Dundee for Anatomy 🤞

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:wavey: Great work finishing your a levels! Fingers crossed for results day 🙂

What tips do you wish someone had told you for year 13 Biology?

Tagging some other users who might have some questions: @Trickia @oriio @Maximum-tragedy @agent_duck343

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Original post by DerDracologe
:wavey: Great work finishing your a levels! Fingers crossed for results day 🙂
What tips do you wish someone had told you for year 13 Biology?
Tagging some other users who might have some questions: @Trickia @oriio @Maximum-tragedy @agent_duck343


Thanks!
- take your own notes. Even if the teacher gives printouts, you won't remember anything by just reading alone
- note and memorise spec definitions because that's where the marks are at (👉⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)👉
- miss estruch on YouTube will save us all 🫡
- do some wider reading, not only can it come in useful for the paper 3 essay but help link knowledge together
- talk to the people around you, especially in practicals

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Original post by LemonAndMarm
Hi! I'm a student in England who just finished their biology, chemistry and Product Design A levels :smile:
I'm hoping to go on to uni of Glasgow or Dundee for Anatomy 🤞

That's great well done xx
What tips would you give for chemistry during year 13?also if you did personal statement during the summer what are your tips with doing it and balancing it out with other commitments?
Thank you xx

@DerDracologe tahnks for the tag appreciate it!

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Original post by LemonAndMarm
Hi! I'm a student in England who just finished their biology, chemistry and Product Design A levels :smile:
I'm hoping to go on to uni of Glasgow or Dundee for Anatomy 🤞

Well donee!! I was just wondering how you managed to include chemistry in your personal statement? And just general tips for doing biology super curriculars and writing about them. Thank youuu <3

And thank youuu @DerDracologe for the tag!

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Original post by oriio
Well donee!! I was just wondering how you managed to include chemistry in your personal statement? And just general tips for doing biology super curriculars and writing about them. Thank youuu <3
And thank youuu @DerDracologe for the tag!


Thank you!! In my personal statement I added in chemistry by talking about how much enjoyed learning about the methods and history of chemistry and its measurement, and linked it to an internship I did which involved radiology.
As for biology, extracurriculars for me were mostly talks and seminars I attended I found out about through social media or LinkedIn, as well as work experience or internships I did in the summer and half terms.

Hope this helps!

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Original post by Trickia
That's great well done xx
What tips would you give for chemistry during year 13?also if you did personal statement during the summer what are your tips with doing it and balancing it out with other commitments?
Thank you xx
@DerDracologe tahnks for the tag appreciate it!


Tips for chemistry year 13 are continuously go back to year 12 and GCSE content. That base knowledge is linked to everything and the year 13 stuff will just feel like sprinkles on top.
Plan your revision!
I had a scheduled time in my week where I'd call my friend in the summer and we'd write our statements, get a snack and chat, write our statements. Worked out pretty well :smile:

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Original post by LemonAndMarm
Thank you!! In my personal statement I added in chemistry by talking about how much enjoyed learning about the methods and history of chemistry and its measurement, and linked it to an internship I did which involved radiology.
As for biology, extracurriculars for me were mostly talks and seminars I attended I found out about through social media or LinkedIn, as well as work experience or internships I did in the summer and half terms.
Hope this helps!

Thank you so much! That makes a lot of sense, thank youuuu :redface:

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Original post by LemonAndMarm
Tips for chemistry year 13 are continuously go back to year 12 and GCSE content. That base knowledge is linked to everything and the year 13 stuff will just feel like sprinkles on top.
Plan your revision!
I had a scheduled time in my week where I'd call my friend in the summer and we'd write our statements, get a snack and chat, write our statements. Worked out pretty well :smile:

Thank you for your advice!

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