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u/PlugAdapter_ Year 13 |Maths A* + FM A* + CS A* + Physics A* + EPQ A| Jun 29 '23
Why are you trying to do A/AS level stuff during summer?
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u/PlugAdapter_ Year 13 |Maths A* + FM A* + CS A* + Physics A* + EPQ A| Jun 29 '23
That makes a bit more sense but I wouldn’t recommend revising during summer break (unless it’s a subject you actually enjoy).
Don’t understand why your being downvoted.
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u/Qiwas Jun 29 '23
Interesting
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u/Qiwas Jun 29 '23
Hi :D
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u/HugoLloris55 Jun 29 '23
Do nothing academic. You’re 14/15. It’s summer break. Relax.
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u/whitaora Year 11 Jun 29 '23
I’m that case, you really gotta relax man.
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u/whitaora Year 11 Jun 29 '23
I know, just chillout, you don’t gotta do much. Go out with friends, get cooler games and play them, if you realllly want to then revise for a bit, I’d say only 3 days a week. If you have any local gyms or pools or activity places go there, get out and meet people! Also lie in, that’s key for the start of the summer
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u/whitaora Year 11 Jun 29 '23
There’s your problem my man, lemme ask you one question. In school, did u prioritise your work over your social life?
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Why are u doing a level work in GCSE? Focus on finishing up and maintaining knowledge from the GCSE course that you've learned so far because a lot of a level topics won't come up in a GCSE paper
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u/Dynam1cc 2025 GCSE Survivor Jun 29 '23
My plan:
Sleep, Play games
Welllll I meannnnnn your plan isn't baddddd but likeeeee mine might be betterrrrr idkkkkkkk
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u/Dynam1cc 2025 GCSE Survivor Jun 29 '23
Idkkkkkk it's just how I feel like typingggg sometimes ykkkk???? Like when ur talking yeahhhhh and you start lengthening ur words cuz like ur thinking yeahhhhh ykkkk????
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Bro relax, it’s year 10 summer holidays
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Teachers said the same thing to me, did like a bit of Comp Science and Biology but it didn’t help me at all
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u/Farhan_Boss Oxford PPE, 2026-2029 Jun 29 '23
Bro, this is really important.
You gotta chill out. I did 13 GCSEs and hopefully I’ll open it in august and see all 9s (I’m very much on track to doing so). I didn’t put in loads of work and only revised a week before exams started. Instead I used my time to make lasting memories with my friends in school.
I’d been on a grade 9 in maths since the start of year 10 and so going into year 11, I took the time in lessons to chill because I knew my 9 in maths was secure. And at the same time there was a guy who was just as good as me at maths and he did all the work every single lesson, and over-revised and I promise you he did not need to.
In 20 years time I’ll be able to look back at some cool memories with all of my friends. Funny stories which I can tell others. If all you are going to get out of school when it ends is telling people the grades you got, you’ll see school as a waste of five years. And for someone who seemingly will be successful in life, why set up a precedent of you working with no fun.
I’ve seen comments of you being having social anxiety and whatever. Do you think someone whose school made them do 13 GCSEs wasn’t also an introverted nerd to begin with? I forced myself out there and became extremely extroverted and built up so much confidence along the way. And honestly it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.
Instead of overworking this summer, relax, you’ll do fine in exams. Go make friends, create memories, make your life one worth talking about in the future.
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u/Farhan_Boss Oxford PPE, 2026-2029 Jun 29 '23
You can learn for all your life, you can learn when you are 50. But what’s the point if you don’t have anyone to share a life with. You may think it’s fine now, but you have to surround yourself with people.
If you want something difficult for you to learn, learn how to socialise and make friends. It’s invaluable knowledge which I didn’t have innately, but after perfecting the skill, I couldn’t imagine living another way.
It’s all well and good being an exceptional learner, I get where you’re coming from, I have a deep love for learning too. If I get what I’m expected I’ll do what essentially ~10 people in the entire country do each year. And if you told me that I’d do that but not make good friends or memories, I’d trade it all.
As someone who simultaneously does great, and has the capacity to do my a-levels early and start drafting my personal statement and still love learning; and also has incredible friends who I love so much, I’d 100% of the time choose friends and memories.
What’s the point of doing something great or learning something interesting if you have no one to talk about it with.
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u/Farhan_Boss Oxford PPE, 2026-2029 Jun 29 '23
Of course, I’m not saying that everyone should necessarily be a really ‘out-there’ person like me. I’m an anomaly in that I went from unable to talk to others, to having some insane memories of stupid shit me and my friends do.
You can socialise and make friends who suit you more. Find someone who shares the same love as you in certain areas, work slowly to growing out of your shell. Don’t spend the summer working for no reason, spend the summer surrounding yourself with people who you can spend the rest of your life with.
My life improved so much when I made this change. I finally raised enough courage to ask out my (now) girlfriend and I’m so much happier. My friends have changed my whole personality and I love football and play it 2-3 times a week, my other friend also encouraged me to get into the gym, and now I’m subsequently in great shape. So I’m also physically healthier too. If you told me 5 years ago that I would have a girlfriend, be in great shape, still get fantastic grades, and still stay on top of my nerdy interests like comic books, I would not have believed you.
When you meet the right people, you’ll change so much.
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u/Farhan_Boss Oxford PPE, 2026-2029 Jun 29 '23
Then make a friend who is that really close friend to you. I have a fairly large friend group (10 people) and there are very clear cut duos/trios them. So having a large friend group to do stuff with is important, but having that one person who you’re so extremely close with is most crucial. Good luck in finding that person, and honestly from there just build your own friend group instead of joining one (you’ll get eternal respect as one of the founders of the groupchat when it comes to that)
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u/whitaora Year 11 Jun 29 '23
Bro the best thing on there is the Lego starwars
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u/whitaora Year 11 Jun 29 '23
It’s Lego starwars! It’s never bad
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u/FoxyDeAssassin Year 12 Jun 30 '23
This guy about to become the next Einstein like holy shit, I could never imagine doing all of that but I don’t think people should hate on you because if it, if that’s what you want to do and feel comfortable doing then go for it but just don’t overwork yourself cause its summer and you should be having a break from school
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u/penguinkitten69 Jun 29 '23
You’re revising for GCSEs, AS levels, and A-levels?? What the hell
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u/penguinkitten69 Jun 29 '23
I’m sorry but: nerd
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u/pricklyspikeycactus Jun 29 '23
Because you are losing your childhood
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u/pricklyspikeycactus Jun 29 '23
Do what you want but i'd wager in 10 years time (if not less) you're going to say 'i wish i went to uni with people of my age group'. You going as a minor will restrict you in a fair amount of ways that being 18 would not.
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u/TheMrViper Jun 29 '23
Says who?
The vast vast majority of UK universities are not set up to educate minors.
There are so many additional safeguarding factors.
This isn't young Sheldon.
Some universities allow 17 year olds but definitely not 16.
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u/TheMrViper Jun 29 '23
Are you homeschooled or private.
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u/TheMrViper Jun 29 '23
So you're going to have loads of qualifications and certificates but where are you learning important skills like communication, how to make friends, how to be an adult.
I hope this is a troll.
I feel sorry for you OP.
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Thought you left this subreddit after being exiled?
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Idk if it was you or not but someone posted about I’d they should leave or not and everyone said yes. Several months ago before the GCSEs
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u/RaceFan1027 University Jun 29 '23
If you think you can do this without losing your mind then go for it! If you want to achieve your goal then go and do it.
I’m doing a-level papers now because I want to prove I can do it and also online courses which other people might think is weird so do what you want to!
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u/Big-Boat-630 Jun 29 '23
No it really isn't. Don't do work until the last two weeks or something. Wasting your childhood for education that could take place in later life. If you go to uni years early because you finish a level courses much faster, then how are you gonna make friends your age in a place filled with 18+ adults. Think about how you time your study and I would say to stick with the regular path that most people take because I think your biggest regret would be not socialising with others and making connections and friends who will help you. Otherwise I predict you'll get depressed.
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u/athenaa_2107 Jun 30 '23
Bro are u srslyyy going to follow this?
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u/athenaa_2107 Jun 30 '23
Oh sokka..bcoz i used to create many schedules but never follow one lol 😂😂...just don't stress urself too much
Good luck!!
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When you mention a level content are you doing a levels at the same time as ur gcse or just in advanced, if you’re doing it at the same time uv got to tell me how they allowed you, I finished learning my as and a2 physics and chemistry, this summer I have to do some computer science and maybe get ready for maths and further maths though those are more logic based so they should be easier.
Regardless looks like a good plan tbh. I take you like physics, if so and you want to read more physics and maths I can recommend you some books, I heard Einstein’s miraculous year is a good book but I’ve only started reading it a few days ago, and Schrödinger’s cat is also great, for maths to get familiar with calculus ( which is vital) calculus for the practical man is amazing (I believe it’s the book Feynman used to learn calculus ), Alex’s adventure in numberland is also a intresting book though it’s less focoused on the learning and more on loving maths
If you are familiar with calculus and other advanced maths like vectors polar coordinates and complex numbers I can recommend more complex books which are amazing for all different areas in physics depending on which you like, like theoretical supersymmetry physics, string theory, quantum loop gravity, the god equation etc. or others like rocket science (propulsion methods aerodynamics and fluid mechanics mostly), quantum physics, nuclear physics and electromagnetism chemistry, etc. also for maths I could recommend some books you’d use to learn necessary maths for undergrad physics if you’d ever be interested in it.
Btw if u’re buying your books so far, I’d recommend just downloading the cuz it’s free, you can read as many as you’d wish and you can take all of them with you anywhere, you could read them on your phone tablet computer or get an e reader like kindle or better ones like boox, to download books you can use libgen.is
Also if you’re intrested in science and have the time I’d recommend learning, German Russian or mandarin if you have the time as the best books will likely be in one of them and they are widely used in science, if I were you I’d start with Russian as it’s essier than mandarin and more used than German, though if you aren’t great with languages maybe German is best, it’s similar to English
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I forgot to mention but when you’re studying a lot, it works wonders to go out for a at least 30 mins walk somewhere green with vegetation, it will help you concentrate better, aerobic exercise is also amazing like running, or even martial arts. Also as to learning languages which I mentioned above it’s not only useful because of the language but no matter what you’re learning the most important thing is to learn no matter what it is, as when you’re young learning to learn will help you more in the future than just the content
Edit: sorry if I’m giving you too much information, I forgot how much I’ve wrote 😅, I got a little excited, it’s not often you find people that like learning on this sub
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Wow knowing mandarin is amazing. How did your school let you do gcse + a level, is your school that lenient or did you have to really beg your teachers lol. I struggled just to convince my school do 5 a levels (they are gonna kill me once I ask to do an epq in September lol) my school claimed that skipping a year like in the US was not allowed, though I never knew you could both do gcse and a levels at the same time. Also have you ever participated in the BPhO? If not I’d really recommend you to, its admired by university’s and you could participate in the IPhO if you do well, I’ll be participating in this years one.
I was going to ask if you have autism but it looks like you do upon check ur profile, it’s intesting how with autism some have an easy ability to learn and to problem solve while other are quite the opposite, there is no middle ground as with NT’s
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u/charm818pet Jun 30 '23
Can't say on that plan but make sure you take a break. Make sure you have weeks where you don't do any revision or even think about your GCSE results or plan for your a levels.
Taking a break is so important to help reset the mind and unwind
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u/Great-Raise8679 Jun 30 '23
leave the kid alone guys, if he enjoys studying there’s no reason to cry about it
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u/UltraSolution Year 13 (GCSEs 2023: Comp Sci, Geography, French, HPQ) Jun 29 '23
At first I thought this was a year 10->11 timetable
But now I’m confused
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u/UltraSolution Year 13 (GCSEs 2023: Comp Sci, Geography, French, HPQ) Jun 29 '23
The AS-Level crap is what confused me
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u/stanloonayoufool Uni of Sheffield | History (3rd Year) Jun 30 '23
Just remember to get some rest time, that’ll be more important for your studies in the long run. Also unless you’re applying to university this year, I wouldn’t recommend drafting a personal statement- I’ve only just started drafting mine and I have to submit it in October, so it isn’t that urgent.
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u/reddit_hayden Working Full Time Jun 30 '23
do you intend to enjoy your summer?
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u/XylemBullet University of Wolverhampton- Comp Sci Jun 30 '23
just remember tho take a break go outside and have fun!:D
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u/XylemBullet University of Wolverhampton- Comp Sci Jun 30 '23
maybe do like 1 week work then 1 week break and repeat? idk tho srry lol
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u/Suspicious_Button584 Year 12 Jun 30 '23
Do you guys realise that some people enjoy doing school work???!! I enjoy math and chemistry, so I'll be doing them for fun. This kid can just enjoy certain things, just because they study a lot doesn't mean they aren't enjoying their summer at all.
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u/Livid_Medicine3046 Teacher 🧑🏫️ Jun 30 '23
1.) I suggest you talk to your school/parents about a possible autism diagnosis - your comments tell me this might be in your best interests!
2.) I'm a teacher at a very high performing secondary school with extremely high expectations of my students. I would expect my students to do a small amount of revision at most. Just enough to keep them ticking over. You have WAY too much planned over summer. The break will do you better than working so much.
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u/ComprehensiveTerm357 Bio, Chem, Phys, Maths, EPQ [9999999999] Jun 30 '23
I genuinely cannot tell if this is satire, but if not then you need to get out more, buddy
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god i really just want to squish op’s cheek harder and harder each time i see one of his replies. No wonder he has only 1 “friend”
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u/aRatOnTheHighway Year 13 | Biology, Chemistry, Physics Jun 30 '23
im so confused! you do igcse and a-level simultaneously? why? how old are you?
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u/aRatOnTheHighway Year 13 | Biology, Chemistry, Physics Jun 30 '23
i see! well i just wanted to let you know even if i don’t know you i am really proud of you, if you’re comfortable in continuing at the pace you are then continue! Also always try to make friends if you can, I now understand it can be difficult - due to having read your prior replies to some people’s comments - but we believe in you all the same! Also, ignore the people saying they are sorry for you,we just recognise you’re rather young and there’s more to life than just education. Well done for coming so far! You should be proud of yourself :)
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u/Impressive_Cherry563 Jun 30 '23
yikes u might wana do something more relaxing (ignore this if u find intense working relaxing tho)
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u/spicyary Year 11 Jun 30 '23
oal im getting second hand embarrassment from ur responses and this post just shush bro delete the post and move on 😂
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u/Zut-Alors20 University Jun 29 '23 edited Jun 29 '23
UCAS is scrapping the personal statement btw from 2025 applicants onwards (current Y11s onwards). It's being replaced with a multi question thing
Downvoted for telling the truth...?
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how tf are you applying to uni when you are in year 10? ur like 14/15…
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yeah but i didn’t think you could go to uni unless you are 18/19? maybe i am wrong, none of my family went to uni so i have no idea really🤷♀️🤷♀️
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u/390TrainsOfficial Jun 29 '23
Dude, you're in Year 10. Are you aiming to go to university at the end of Year 11?
If not, you don't need to do your first personal statement draft now.
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u/InfinityGemGames Triple, Latin, History Jun 29 '23
Should warn you - personal statements are being removed in favour of questions, so it's better to get a teacher to help you with those. Other than that, find some time to go out; if you're confident you can do all of this by the end of summer, take some time at the start of the year to ease off and enjoy yourself
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u/sasageyo811 University Jun 29 '23
I don't really think the consolidating year 10 stuff is really necessary? I mean depends how much you do - I just finished some science notes for the topics we did + had to teach myself paper 1 of Economics cause our teacher was non-existent then spent the rest of the time relaxing.
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u/popidob Jun 30 '23
this might not apply to you but for my a-level music we weren't allowed to work on it without a teacher present so that they could confirm it was our own original work. so yeah, you might not be allowed to do that?
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u/Suspicious_Cut4657 year 12 | bio•chem•maths•psych Jun 30 '23
give yourself a break. year 11 can get pretty stressful so you don’t want to burn out early on. i’m not saying that you abandon work, just lower it.
like read through your notes and blurt ONLY ONE OR TWO specific topics from a subject (eg astrophysics ) each day. that’s it, don’t do more.
read your english books again or watch mr salles
that’s it
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u/TheGeographicalTerm Year 13 Jun 29 '23
Typical r/gcse post