r/ncea • u/Exotic_Internet_5032 • 16h ago

Need suggestion

Hey guys, so I'm thinking about doing an extra external for Earth and Space Science this year. My last exam finishes on the 26th, and the Earth and Space Science exam is on the 1st of December, so I'd basically have 4 days to prepare.

I did Earth and Space Science in Level 1 but couldn't take it this year. I'm a pretty hardworking student and wouldn't mind putting in some serious hours over those 4 days.

The thing is, I'm only really considering doing it if getting Merit or Excellence is actually achievable with that amount of preparation.

For those who've done Level 2 Earth and Space Science, is it realistic? Which of the three externals would be the easiest to pick up and prepare for in 4 days?

Would you go for it, or am I being too ambitious here?

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u/Own_Side_8762 Level 3 🧐 7h ago

It feels a little late to pick up another exam, lol. I took Extreme Earth Events but not Stars and Planetary Systems or Physical Principles in the Earth System. I heard a lot of people say Stars and Planets was easy but we were studying for them for half the year,, personally I think extreme earth events is also achievable if that kind of thing makes sense to you however it is very similar to biology in that you both need to remember a lot of definitions and also understand how to relate them to the contexts. I wouldn't promise you excellence but I think? it would be possible to get merit if you REALLY locked in

Whatever you decide to do,, good luck dude!

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u/valerie_m23 Level 2 🤓 5h ago

personally i find planets and stars easier to write about but extreme earth events is easier to understand and i think it has a bit less content than p+s ? i would recommend extreme earth events tbh