summer revision a levels

after i come back from my holiday which will be tomorrow, im going to create a revision schedule looking something like this:
30-40 mins of french everyday (just grammar, tense, or speaking practice nothing like essays)
30 mins of lnat everyday (but can be built up to 1hr closer to the time)
1hr or 1hr 30mins of chosen other subject (probably politics)

is this effective or should i do more? what did everyone else do over yr 12 summer?
im predicted A*AB and my french is a B but my teacher can put it up in october to an A if i do well in a test that is in september and i ideally want A*AA

what does everyone think about this? and how did you guys find french a-level?

Reply 1

StrawberryDreams

TSR Community Staff

Original post

by accelirr

Good luck with your revision schedule :smile:

The best revision schedule is one you can stick to, so give it a go for a week and adjust accordingly - if you have time to do some more you can focus on on the things you found the most challenging the week before and go over them again, or if you're struggling cut down on something else to ensure you can stick to your other commitments. Revision schedules should be flexible and adjust with you and your needs!

How are you feeling about starting Y13 (if I've read your post correctly)? Have you started looking at universities or apprenticeships? :biggrin:

Reply 2

UEA Rep Daniel

Original post

by accelirr

after i come back from my holiday which will be tomorrow, im going to create a revision schedule looking something like this:
30-40 mins of french everyday (just grammar, tense, or speaking practice nothing like essays)
30 mins of lnat everyday (but can be built up to 1hr closer to the time)
1hr or 1hr 30mins of chosen other subject (probably politics)
is this effective or should i do more? what did everyone else do over yr 12 summer?
im predicted A*AB and my french is a B but my teacher can put it up in october to an A if i do well in a test that is in september and i ideally want A*AA
what does everyone think about this? and how did you guys find french a-level?

That sounds like a good plan - consistent, focused practice always wins. As a PhD student, I found that short, regular study blocks (like your 30–40 mins for French) are more effective than cramming. For language especially, daily exposure is key. Keep it active - speak, write, and test yourself. You're on the right track, just make sure you're adapting as you go and not burning out. You've got this!

Reply 3

accelirr

Original post

by StrawberryDreams

Good luck with your revision schedule :smile:

The best revision schedule is one you can stick to, so give it a go for a week and adjust accordingly - if you have time to do some more you can focus on on the things you found the most challenging the week before and go over them again, or if you're struggling cut down on something else to ensure you can stick to your other commitments. Revision schedules should be flexible and adjust with you and your needs!
How are you feeling about starting Y13 (if I've read your post correctly)? Have you started looking at universities or apprenticeships? :biggrin:

Hi!
Thanks for the advice! I think for year 13 I’m quite nervous that I won’t keep up with work and I’ll fall behind that is mostly why I’m doing summer revision as efficiently as I can.

I am going to apply to KCL, UCL, Queen Mary’s, SOAS and Southampton. All for Law except for KCL where I want to apply for English Law and Australian Law (KCL is the ONLY uni that does this course so it is my top option, my dream). I’m also applicable for contextual so my grades have to be AAB except for Queen Mary’s and maybe Southampton because they accept EPQ therefore it could be lower. But yet I’m still aspiring for KCL, and its good that its english AND australia because I’m most interested in international law.