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any advice for achieving a-level grades at A and A*?

the usual A* tips:

make your revision resources as you go

use apt and different study methods for each subject

do your homework as soon as it's set

make in depth plans for coursework before starting the main project (dissertation plans, to do lists etc.)

have a reliable and efficient organisation system

have a morning, after-school, night and weekend routine

studyquill: how to be a straight A student by @studyquill (who inspired me to make this blog in 2017, haha)

advice for stem subjects:

how to study maths (1) (2)

how to memorise formulae

unjaded jade: A* in a-level maths

unjaded jade: A* in a-level biology

unjaded jade: A* in a-level chemistry

fayefilms: Cs to 4 A*s at a-level (physics, biology, maths, economics)

aymara anahi: a-level A* step-by-step guides (physics, biology, chemistry)

ibz mo: A*/A psychology a-level advice

mariana’s corner: 15 study tips for science students

advice for humanities subjects:

studying history at a-level

speaking exams tip for modern foreign languages

detailed single word analysis made simple

how to structure essays

substitutes for ‘shows’

jack edwards: A*A*A* at a-level (history, english, politics)

ibz mo: A*/A english literature a-level advice

immie sophie: a-level languages IRP advice

life with blessy: A/A* a-level french (1) (2)

further advice:

you are a student before anything else: schedule social outings and extra curriculars around your studies, not the other way around.

always have an ongoing to-do list; don't let it get empty: it might seem overwhelming at first, but you'll come to realise that there is always something you can be doing towards your grades.

use the specification and teaching documents from the exam board! stem subjects especially have a plethora of online documents detailing exactly what you need to know, whether it be content, maths skills and formulae, vocabulary or exam technique. print them off and go through as many as you can find!

perhaps don't bother with the EPQ: if the entry requirements of the university course you're aiming for cannot be lowered by the EPQ, it might be better to spend your time focusing on your courses, as many find that the EPQ takes just as much time as another subject.

ask for 1-to-1 sessions: if there's a topic you're struggling with, mention it to your teachers and be willing to sacrifice your free time (lunches, free periods, after schools etc.) to run through it with them 1-to-1.

fight for teachers that meet your needs: if you have a teacher who isn't helping you to excel and whose teaching methods possibly aren't the strongest, bring it up to your institution's director. it's their job to make sure that you're recieving the best standard of education possible.

talk to your tutors and teachers about your workload if it's becoming overwhelming at all.

evaluate your priorities, study methods and organisation system after each half-term.

complete your university research and application (including your reading for and writing your personal statement) before year 13 starts: it will save you so much time, as many feel that the UCAS process is like picking up another subject as well.

start preparing for university admissions exams over the summer, before year 13: UCAS gives a run down on which courses require admissions tests, here.

other masterposts:

how to get started studying - a neurodivergent’s guide

how to deal with a lack of motivation

how to study when everything sucks

study tips for different learning styles

how to take notes from a textbook

habits of successful students

how to do well in a class taught by a crappy teacher

how to avoid education burnout

how to revise big subjects

how to get good grades and still have a life

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