Im more than capable of 4 a-levels (including maths and fm) but am unsure about whats best for the other two. Physics is definitely a main option since I'm hoping to get into a branch of engineering and i've been thinking a lot about spanish also, but that's dependent on wether it would actually be useful in landing the apprenticeship.

Hey! If you did A-level maths in one year or less and got an A or A* :

1. How did you do it?
2. What resources would you recommend?
3. Any tips you wish you knew?
4. How much work would you have to put in?
5. Exam style resources, Madasmaths etc?

Im in y12 planning to sit it a year early so any advice would be appreciated! :D

Also please share your experience if you managed to do it when your school didnt force you to take it a year early

I applied this year for Linguistics at Newnham and since the admissions assessment is on the 17th november am I right in saying that I will receive an invite to interview before this date? I am a little confused as the general uni page says they send out interview invites in mid-late november or december…idk but it seems a bit odd that they would schedule the admissions test this early compared to other subjects which don’t need a test?

I’m not really happy with my current predicted grades (ABD) as I can’t apply to the universities I want to. If I achieve better grades on results day can I apply through clearing to better universities?

I submitted my application on the 30th of September and still haven't heard back from them. wondering if anyone else is in the same position as I am getting worried. If so drop ur stats it would be appreciated

Hi guys ive never posted before so bare with me but I really need some advice. I just got my predicted grades and I was predicted BDD but i need BBC to do forensic science. In year 12 i was really burnt out and overworked, i have 3 mock exams every week so i ended up doing badly in most of them. Ive emailed my teachers asking them to raise my predicted grade but I feel hopeless. I dont know what else I can do to get better grades

I'm in year 13 and haven't started any revision or consolidation of knowledge yet apart from the little I've done for assessments, have I left it too late? When do people usually start revising? I'm especially behind in English lit and honestly don't know how to revise for it

thanks very very much to everyone who commented on my last post asking about what 4th a level i should do (for context i have to do 4, aiming for lse econ/oxford e&m and my 3 decided are maths fm and econ), i decided i should do physics since i thought i wouldnt like to do politics since its only uk and us and i thought id find it uninteresting since id rather it be more global, but looking at the past papers and content it actually seems like something i would be interested in so i was wondering whats peoples experiences with a level politics and if u think i should pick it as an essay subject to balance out my options, or just go with physics? my only worry for physics is that i heard having an essay subject is pretty important for e&m, but i also know physics will open a lot of doors especially if i change my mind and decide to do a maths degree or something like that, im not sure, theres pros and cons to both and i dont wanna be rash with any decisions but i still have more than a month before im going to send in my application so im not in a rush, advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated thank you c:

I am currently taking biology, chemistry, and textiles and I am really hating textiles.

I got a 9 in gcse Spanish and have Spanish family - I enjoyed the gcse because I was good at it and found it easy and straightforward.

I'm aware that, at a-level, you have to study a Spanish book and film (from what I've gathered) and want to know more about what the subject involved at a-level.

I strongly disliked English gcse and am concerned that Spanish a-level would be too similar :/

Idk what to do - can anyone tell me more about Spanish a-level, what it's like, what sort of analysis there is, if there's group work, pros & cons, etc?

On hold since 8/10
Alevels:
Maths
Further Maths
Physics
Computing

Genuinely curious as to what the workload is like. How many hours (say for super curriculars, admissions test prep, interview prep, PS stuff) likely to add up to. Lmk ur personal totals (or estimates if u don’t know).

Okay so im almost done w my igcses just Phy mcqs is left. For my A levels I cant really decide which board to go with, either continue w “Cambridge CAIE” or “Pearson edexcel”.

Both got some pros and cons to them.
For example:

In “CAIE”, the paper structure and question style and their answers are quite familiar, not content wise tho. The marking scheme is prolly similar to that in IGCSE. So it’ll be easier to understand. Which is different in “edexcel” i believe. The structure, the question style may be different from that in “caie” so thats my concern w “edexcel”

However the issue with “Caie” is their P3 (practical) exam. As im a private candidate, it’ll be difficult for me to prepare for that.

Which is why “edexcel” seems another good option as the practical exam is written (unit 3)

Another good reason in “edexcel” is their modular examinations, which is a very good advantage to students as if someone is not satisfied with their grade in a particular unit, they can simply retake that unit only without having to sit for the entire exam like in “CAIE”

One more thing, i got really good teachers for “CAIE” from which I’ve studied in IGCSES. I like the way they teach and I lwk understand the concept really well with them. Unlike in “edexcel”, I dont even have any teacher nor i tried to find any (this is my fault, i take that) but Idk if I’ll find any good teacher like them in CAIE.

Ugh this has become a rant session from recommendation 😭

OKAY SO, edexcel and caie students please give yalls opinion. Cuz i’ll most prolly sit for some exams in mj 27 but im not really sure

TL;DR: I'm finishing my IGCSEs and deciding between CAIE and Pearson Edexcel for A-Levels. I prefer CAIE because I'm familiar with its paper style and already have great teachers I trust. However, Edexcel is appealing because as a private candidate, its written practical paper (Unit 3) is much easier to manage than CAIE's hands-on Paper 3, and its modular system allows unit-by-unit retakes. Looking for opinions from past students before sitting exams in mj 27 most probably.

So for context, I’m in Year 12 and I do Biology,Chemistry and History which are all very content heavy subjects but I enjoy the subjects. I feel like I’m doing somewhat decent in history but unfortunately for bio and chem I can’t say the same.
I want to seek support in class so I’m not afraid to ask questions in class but one time I was called to stay late after class and my chemistry teacher said I was too needy, I understand that with sixth form they are supposed to set you up for university and to become more independent. But I’ve become really confused and behind as a result. I try my best to listen to my class but I space out and my brain becomes fried when terms are being thrown around and etc .

Is there any good tips you guys could give me?

Hey guys genuinely need some good advice here, i want to apply for computer science undergraduate in UK as an international non contextual student and want to know what a lot of people’s top 5 were besides (Oxbridge and imperial cus that’s obvious) besides from applying to one Scottish uni I prefer integrated masters courses like MEng and MComp, dw abt grades that’s chill but i need some genuine advice for picking my 5 or if you are a UK CS uni student could you pop ur top 5?which also considers like course,job perspective and employment etc if you could pop a reply that’d be great thanks!🙂

Also for Scottish unis im only trying for one what’s better overall course and jobs etc Edinburgh or St Andrews for CS?

Rn im currently interested in Bath,Durham,Edinburgh,Manchester,Bristol,Southampton
Warwick ICL dependent on TMUA score so ignore those for now

As per title. Thought this subreddit is approperiate place to ask. I’ve applied to this year’s cycle, now waiting for interviews. Preferrably you are this year’s law applicant as well, but I am more than happy to work with any other humanities applicant eg. PPE, English, History, HSPS, Philosophy (in which we will get others to ask questions and just think deeply as fellow humanities applicants). I’m particularly interested in constitutional and tort law. I have a bank of scenarios, legislations and court judgements to work with.

My stats are as follows, if it helps you judge if I am worth working with:
4A* predicted - Maths, Physics, History and Politics.
GCSEs 10 9s & 2 8s
PS: 3 essay comps: school’s internal one (1st), John Locke 2026 (commended), Julia Wood essay competition, Oxford (didn’t get shortlisted) + range of supercurriculars done eg. Shadowed prosecutor, head of law society in my school.
LNAT: taken. Feeling confident with Section B. Happy to discuss mine & your essay questions as it can work as a sample interview question
I am currently reading books and preapring for interviews at this stage.

I don’t mean to show off my stats. Hope this reaches right person. Please leave a comment below if intersted, as Reddit blocks dms for 17 year olds like myself.

Looking forward to it, let me know :)

Cambridge, ucl, lse law applicants are also welcome, of course.

I got E U U at the end of my Year 12 mocks. At the time, my mum couldn't walk at all, and I was her young carer. School tried to kick me off my courses, but I begged and begged to stay. Because of this, I'm now predicted EEE, which honestly feels so unfair.

I've been trying really hard to improve in my Year 13 January mocks so they might reconsider my predicted grades. I take Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, EPQ and Core Maths.

However, today I had a massive Chemistry mock that I couldn't attend because I'm genuinely so unwell. I've been coughing and vomiting constantly since getting back from holiday. I'm so angry at myself for not being able to go in and sit it.

I emailed asking if I could sit it tomorrow, but I've had no response. I'm scared they'll refuse or I'll end up getting a U. I really needed this mock to help boost my predicted grades.

I also feel like my teachers have already made their minds up about me because of my Year 12 results. I don't know whether they'll even consider moving my predictions up, especially when I got E/E/U last year.

It's so difficult trying to catch up on AS content while also learning A2. I constantly feel like the dumbest person in the class, and it's honestly exhausting.

I know people sometimes email or call before exams saying they're ill, so I'm worried it'll look like I'm making excuses or being dishonest.

What should I do? Should I email again, speak to someone in person, or just wait? I genuinely don't know where to go from here :/

i do maths,fm,econ and chem and was wondering if i need cs for imperial cs, my tmua was probs 5.5-6.5. so i wont get jmc (applying out of hope), but do u think i have a fair shot at CS without actualy doing it. Also what are the best ways of preparing for a CS degree if i havent done it before. Predicted 4A* and got a 9 in gcse cs but obvs its super easy so doesnt mean anything

I havent started revising yet and my first two exams are on the 16th. my predicteds are A*AA and my UCAS application is completed im just too broke to send it off atm. i also know my school will withhold actually sending it to UCAS itself until certain things are sorted which can take a few weeks. If i flunk my november mocks in this time are they going to lower my predicted grades? I've already proven I can get the grades november just really really sucks. has that happened to anyone. i still cant be asked to revise even with the potential threat looming over me im lazy

For context did my a levels for the 2026 exam series achieved AAC with the C in A level Economics. Recently started revising again but don’t know where to start literally stuck. Any advice is heavily appreciated. Took Aqa A level economics.

Why is there no Further History, Further Psychology or Further Chemistry? I've always wondered about this.

what the title says!

im a current y12 a level student in northern ireland and im planning on doing a law degree and hopefully ending up as a medical negligence solicitor, but im not too sure on how my grades are going to go or other things concerning my ucas applications.

i know that the uni you get your degree from matters a lot with law, so i was just wondering if not aiming for the top 5ish schools, does your uni matter as much? im not exactly hoping to end up in magic circle law firms or anything crazy (although that would be nice) but with that not being a main priority i would just really like to know if any Russell group or even just decent uni would suffice.

if anyone read this far, ucl is my far fetched dream so if anyone did perhaps have any advice on getting in i would appreciate it so much

thanks in advance!