Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic People who have done A levels/AS Levels Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Drinkingjam[/m] at 9:50 am on Sep. 15, 2008[quote]Subjects vary in difficult, plus wether you're doing applied/normal makes a huge difference.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Sachacohen2 Posted at 9:49 am on Sep. 15, 2008 I've just gone into year 12 and everyone is making a huge deal of how A Levels hard and the jump from GCSEs. And i'm starting to get a little worried. Can you give me some advice on how to get the top grades? Do I need to do a lot of reading? What kind?

Replies JuicyGal17 Posted at 3:13 pm on Sep. 15, 2008 I found it quite a difference - revise as much as possible.  AS Levels are important as well as A Levels since they count as part of your overall grade nikki Posted at 10:19 am on Sep. 15, 2008 Make notes. It seems obvious, but it's so, so useful when it comes to the exams. It's not that big a jump really - it's different from GCSE's and you need to focus a lot more, but it's not that much harder at first. The leap to A2's is a big difference, though. BLUEAUTOMATIC Posted at 10:08 am on Sep. 15, 2008 Quote: from princess timz at 6:01 pm on Sep. 15, 2008 OMG girl you got into science! thats so hard to get into! you deserve top grades for just getting in! Rofl, it's not hard to get into science. Just pass with a c at science at GCSE. princess timz Posted at 10:01 am on Sep. 15, 2008 OMG girl you got into science! thats so hard to get into! you deserve top grades for just getting in! Sachacohen2 Posted at 9:56 am on Sep. 15, 2008 Thanks guys marshmellowman Posted at 9:54 am on Sep. 15, 2008 To be honest, you'll find AS Levels easier than your A2s, and the same for the exams. It is a lot of work, and all you need to really do is manage your time and your work load. Make sure you can get the classwork done, if not finish it off at home. Do the homework and if you have questions make sure to follow up with your teacher. Classes move fast and if you miss something they won't slow down to catch up. Use your free periods wisely. I can't say that I did most of the time, I just fucked off and played games in them a lot (not that I did badly in my A-Levels or anything). Sometimes I got behind and it kicked me in the ass because I spent the night working on a piece of coursework or cramming for a module test. Spend the time to go through and do your work, or at least some of it and do the rest at home. Make good notes, these will be an awesome revision guide and highlight things or use coloured pens to accent the more important things. Drinkingjam Posted at 9:52 am on Sep. 15, 2008 Maths is insane, I'd be very surprised if your class size didn't half before the end of the year. But, A-levels are a huge jump from GCSE, and one piece of advice, work your ass off for your AS-levels, THESE are the grades that Universities will judge you on. Make a big impression. Also, if you were to get an E in an AS subject, then you'd already have an E grade overall, without sitting the A2 modules. It's best to do as much as you can in year 12, aim high :) Frubeling Posted at 9:52 am on Sep. 15, 2008 I've just started year 12 too, so far, it's been piss, except  for the maths. I'm doing Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Maths LadyAlice18 Posted at 9:52 am on Sep. 15, 2008 well im in year 13 atm...and i would say year 12 is more boring because it is more writing and theroy work, so you may find it dull...but year 13 is better cus you get to do more practical work and go on trips and that but you really need to revise a hell of a lot other you will end up messing it up and having to do stuff again...i'd just really try, and not worry :) Drinkingjam Posted at 9:50 am on Sep. 15, 2008 Subjects vary in difficult, plus wether you're doing applied/normal makes a huge difference. Sachacohen2 Posted at 9:50 am on Sep. 15, 2008 Quote: from Chasey at 5:49 pm on Sep. 15, 2008 What subjects have you taken for a start ? Maths , Biology , Chemistry and RE. Chasey Posted at 9:49 am on Sep. 15, 2008 What subjects have you taken for a start ? All 12 previous replies displayed.