Can i go from D/E over the summer at get A/B i am doing bio,chem, maths A-levels?
A year ago I did my GCSE and did really well. But then when I moved to sixth form (a new school; my old school had no sixth form), I realised I hated it, so I moved to another sixth form, which I hate as well, but at least I have my friends here. I also worked for the first 4 months of form, and I have a lot of afterschool activities. I tried really hard to understand the content, and I struggled, plus my mental health has been so bad this whole year, and one of my loved ones got diagnosed with cancer, and I had to visit them, which ate into two weeks of school. Plus, my mocks were in March, which I did really bad in because I was struggling mentally so bad that I just couldn't revise. I told the teachers about me struggling, but they did nothing, and I feel angry and disappointed in myself. I have tried really hard. I feel like if I revise enough in the holidays, I might be able to save my grade, but our teachers say they cannot change our UCAS grade anymore. I am literally struggling with everything in my life, and I can't handle it. I dont know what career to choose ( i always wanted to do medicine but i know i wont be able to do it and i think i was kind of being pressured to do it) ; I am struggling with my faith ( i am a muslim and i left my islamic school cause no sixthform and have been stuggling to pray and read quran plus i am a hijabi which makes me feel like i am decieving people because i am struggling with my deen) ; I am struggling with PTSD; I am struggling with my grandma's cancer diagnosis; i am struggling with loosing weight; I am literally going deaf; I am struggling with my grades; I dont know whether to take a gap year or not plus if i do how am i going to find work; i genuienlly miss my old school it was my safe space and everyone felt like family even the other year groups and teachers and my classmates; i have lost my confidence; I have learnt a lot of people hate me and are talking behing my back (but thats the least i could care for, but when the girl who knew this told me at the time i actaully got really shocked and started crying, they were making fun of me for asking questions when i didnt understand. and now I stopped putting my hand up altogether). plz someone help me get my life back together im also struggling with alot of other things but yh i have already written so much,
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yh go all in every single pastpaper every single question it is doable i believe in u g
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by FreePalestine!A year ago I did my GCSE and did really well. But then when I moved to sixth form (a new school; my old school had no sixth form), I realised I hated it, so I moved to another sixth form, which I hate as well, but at least I have my friends here. I also worked for the first 4 months of form, and I have a lot of afterschool activities. I tried really hard to understand the content, and I struggled, plus my mental health has been so bad this whole year, and one of my loved ones got diagnosed with cancer, and I had to visit them, which ate into two weeks of school. Plus, my mocks were in March, which I did really bad in because I was struggling mentally so bad that I just couldn't revise. I told the teachers about me struggling, but they did nothing, and I feel angry and disappointed in myself. I have tried really hard. I feel like if I revise enough in the holidays, I might be able to save my grade, but our teachers say they cannot change our UCAS grade anymore. I am literally struggling with everything in my life, and I can't handle it. I dont know what career to choose ( i always wanted to do medicine but i know i wont be able to do it and i think i was kind of being pressured to do it) ; I am struggling with my faith ( i am a muslim and i left my islamic school cause no sixthform and have been stuggling to pray and read quran plus i am a hijabi which makes me feel like i am decieving people because i am struggling with my deen) ; I am struggling with PTSD; I am struggling with my grandma's cancer diagnosis; i am struggling with loosing weight; I am literally going deaf; I am struggling with my grades; I dont know whether to take a gap year or not plus if i do how am i going to find work; i genuienlly miss my old school it was my safe space and everyone felt like family even the other year groups and teachers and my classmates; i have lost my confidence; I have learnt a lot of people hate me and are talking behing my back (but thats the least i could care for, but when the girl who knew this told me at the time i actaully got really shocked and started crying, they were making fun of me for asking questions when i didnt understand. and now I stopped putting my hand up altogether). plz someone help me get my life back together im also struggling with alot of other things but yh i have already written so much,
Have you asked your Sixth Form to get UpLearn for Maths, Chemistry and Biology? Because 97% of those who study using UpLearn achieve A* or A grade. 😉
More importantly, I advise you to practice as many past papers as you can find online, scrutinise the mark schemes and make notes too from the examiner reports.
You already have a textbook, so make concise notes.
Also, make sure you make dua in prostration for Tahujjud prayer between 2am-3am every night during the summer and 3.30am to 4.30am during the winter. Remember the Prophet said: "Dua is the only thing that alter destiny." 🙂
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Hey,
i totally understand where you're coming from, especially when your personal and school life are both mixing with each other, it can be hard to concentrate on your studies.
However, it is doable.
At the start of A levels, I caught covid, and was sick for a week. I was also failing chemistry. When I came back, the class had moved on , started organics, and I literally did not understand anything. My family environment wasn't great. At the time, i felt hopeless. But what i didn't realise is that Allah's plan is always better- and He will always take care of you. Two years later, I have realised that all that stuff was meant to happen for a reason- to make me a stronger, better person. And the things you are going through, i hope, will only make you stronger.
You mentioned struggling with your faith. When you feel down, i would say that it's really important to make dua, and ask Allah for what you want. Trust me, it works. Also, whatever you do, try not to neglect your salah, because that will solve half your problems ( ie. it will make you feel calmer and more relaxed). You can also pray for your grandma to get better too
.
I think the first thing you need to do is take a breath, and commend yourself for trying, in spite of what's going on. The fact that your still bothered about your studies and are willing to put your life together, shows that you are resilient, even if you don't realise it now.
Also, you can totally save your grade! I would start by making a plan for revising in the holidays, and just doing a little bit every day of each subject, ( i am assuming you are doing bio and chem).
I would use your textbook ( for year 1) and do all the questions in it. That will give you plenty of exam practice. I wouldn't bother with notes, given that you may only have the holiday to revise,, but you could perhaps make mindmaps to help you, if you are struggling with a topic. Using the mark scheme , will also help, as you can see where you're making mistakes, and how you can correct them.
I would also recommend Ms Estruch's youtube videos for biology and CGP books
Keep putting your hand up and ignore them. Just remember, in a year's time, these people will mean nothing to you. You have to work hard for yourself. You have to strive, even when you want to give up. And even if people laugh, atleast you will have learnt something. That will get you one step closer, to studying medicine, insha allah.
Don't give up now, believe me, you have so much potential!
i totally understand where you're coming from, especially when your personal and school life are both mixing with each other, it can be hard to concentrate on your studies.
However, it is doable.
At the start of A levels, I caught covid, and was sick for a week. I was also failing chemistry. When I came back, the class had moved on , started organics, and I literally did not understand anything. My family environment wasn't great. At the time, i felt hopeless. But what i didn't realise is that Allah's plan is always better- and He will always take care of you. Two years later, I have realised that all that stuff was meant to happen for a reason- to make me a stronger, better person. And the things you are going through, i hope, will only make you stronger.
You mentioned struggling with your faith. When you feel down, i would say that it's really important to make dua, and ask Allah for what you want. Trust me, it works. Also, whatever you do, try not to neglect your salah, because that will solve half your problems ( ie. it will make you feel calmer and more relaxed). You can also pray for your grandma to get better too
.I think the first thing you need to do is take a breath, and commend yourself for trying, in spite of what's going on. The fact that your still bothered about your studies and are willing to put your life together, shows that you are resilient, even if you don't realise it now.
Also, you can totally save your grade! I would start by making a plan for revising in the holidays, and just doing a little bit every day of each subject, ( i am assuming you are doing bio and chem).
I would use your textbook ( for year 1) and do all the questions in it. That will give you plenty of exam practice. I wouldn't bother with notes, given that you may only have the holiday to revise,, but you could perhaps make mindmaps to help you, if you are struggling with a topic. Using the mark scheme , will also help, as you can see where you're making mistakes, and how you can correct them.
I would also recommend Ms Estruch's youtube videos for biology and CGP books
Keep putting your hand up and ignore them. Just remember, in a year's time, these people will mean nothing to you. You have to work hard for yourself. You have to strive, even when you want to give up. And even if people laugh, atleast you will have learnt something. That will get you one step closer, to studying medicine, insha allah.
Don't give up now, believe me, you have so much potential!
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by WILD_CHILD1407Don't give up now, believe me, you have so much potential!
How do you know that? Do you know this person irl?
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by FreePalestine!A year ago I did my GCSE and did really well. But then when I moved to sixth form (a new school; my old school had no sixth form), I realised I hated it, so I moved to another sixth form, which I hate as well, but at least I have my friends here. I also worked for the first 4 months of form, and I have a lot of afterschool activities. I tried really hard to understand the content, and I struggled, plus my mental health has been so bad this whole year, and one of my loved ones got diagnosed with cancer, and I had to visit them, which ate into two weeks of school. Plus, my mocks were in March, which I did really bad in because I was struggling mentally so bad that I just couldn't revise. I told the teachers about me struggling, but they did nothing, and I feel angry and disappointed in myself. I have tried really hard. I feel like if I revise enough in the holidays, I might be able to save my grade, but our teachers say they cannot change our UCAS grade anymore. I am literally struggling with everything in my life, and I can't handle it. I dont know what career to choose ( i always wanted to do medicine but i know i wont be able to do it and i think i was kind of being pressured to do it) ; I am struggling with my faith ( i am a muslim and i left my islamic school cause no sixthform and have been stuggling to pray and read quran plus i am a hijabi which makes me feel like i am decieving people because i am struggling with my deen) ; I am struggling with PTSD; I am struggling with my grandma's cancer diagnosis; i am struggling with loosing weight; I am literally going deaf; I am struggling with my grades; I dont know whether to take a gap year or not plus if i do how am i going to find work; i genuienlly miss my old school it was my safe space and everyone felt like family even the other year groups and teachers and my classmates; i have lost my confidence; I have learnt a lot of people hate me and are talking behing my back (but thats the least i could care for, but when the girl who knew this told me at the time i actaully got really shocked and started crying, they were making fun of me for asking questions when i didnt understand. and now I stopped putting my hand up altogether). plz someone help me get my life back together im also struggling with alot of other things but yh i have already written so much,
Hi,
First of all, I just want to say how sorry I am to hear about everything you’ve been going through. It’s clear from what you’ve shared that you care deeply about your education and your future, and that you’ve been trying your best despite everything going on. That in itself is a huge strength, even if it doesn’t always feel like it.
In terms of your grades, it is possible to make significant progress over the summer, especially if you’re able to revise consistently and with the right support. Many students have made big improvements with focused effort, good resources, and a bit of structure. I’d recommend using active recall and doing lots of past paper practice. Using the exam board specifications to find out what exactly you need to cover is key.
If your UCAS predicted grades can’t be changed, you could still consider options such as:
• Sitting your A Levels privately at a later time
• Taking a gap year to reapply with actual grades
• Looking into alternative pathways or foundation years
• Exploring other courses that might align better with your interests and current circumstances
It also sounds like it would really help to speak with someone you trust about everything you’re feeling. This could be a teacher, a school counsellor, a GP, or a mental health professional. You shouldn’t have to carry all of this on your own.
Lastly, your relationship with your faith, your identity, and your past experiences are deeply personal and complex. I just want to say that struggling with any of these does not make you weak or less worthy. Reconnecting with your faith and self-confidence takes time, and it’s okay to take that journey one small step at a time.
Wishing you all the best,
Tayba
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