It means a lot to me that this video was valuable for you and that I answered your questions🥺 I’ve been there man, cuts deep

Hi, I am taking A Level this year. How did you do? Good Luck.

@@anujchaturvedi6296 how did u do

Being scared of failure shows that you’re human. We all wanna succeed one way or another and that time will come🙌 Glad I could could provide that emotional support for you :)

howd y do

Bit late, but how did it go x

@@nads1323I ended up deciding on not resitting because the pressure would be insane. My friends who are resitting are currently super stressed. I just accepted my grades and I'm working better for my year 13s ☺️

@@oui.iamnotreal are you takin gap year im in a similar situation my year 12 exams are abit iffy

@@violetttt3796 hey. i actually took a gap year. currently at the end of it and i'm joining med school this September!! i'm sorry about your yr 12 grades, i know how stressful it can get. if you didn't totally flunk them, i would advice you to work harder for year 13 bc it's possible to raise your grades. it can be pretty challenging to juggle the yr 12 syllabus + yr 13 and you might even get a much lower grade (some of my former classmates can attest to that, unfortunately)

@@oui.iamnotreal thankyou for the update :) my main goal is to focus towards the end of year 13 solely and achieve the highest grade i can get . I think my head was in different things and I was never focused before and since the syllabus will get harder I can not flop my actual A-levels ty !

I’m SO happy this video has helped you make a decision!☺️ Some universities do frown on it unfortunately, but some see it as a selling point because that takes GUTS and courage. Most universities at the end of the day, WANT you to succeed through their course, and so for somebody to have retook Year 12, that takes serious motivation and self-awareness to make such a decision… most likely that motivation (from failing, that desire to bounce back and that resilience) will carry through university and throughout your career. It certainly has for me, and universities wants to see YOU have that DESIRE to do well, and they wanna have the reassurance that you’re gonna smash it, hence why a lot of universities request high grades from students and have high standards.

I'm in the same position as you right now, I failed chemistry and I regret choosing it.

@@aldrichcervania8833how would the universities know if someone retook year 12? and would they even know?

@@igcse8777 because when your applying for university, on ucas you have to write the grades you have already achieved and then your predcited grades.

Love that you know your options mate! Man… this is a slightly different case indeed but don’t worry, let’s break this down. From what I took in from your situation (please correct me if I’m wrong) is that, you have the end goal of studying biomedical science at one of the top 20 universities in the UK however, in order to apply to those uni’s, you need to apply for a course in biomedical science WITH a foundation year (nothing wrong with that whatsoever mate). You have the relevant BTEC qualifications to apply for that course but, you ain’t got the relevant GCSE grades (you have 5s but you need 6s), therefore you plan to either, A: Take a gap year AFTER year 13 and retake those GCSE exams in that year, or B: Do those gcse exams DURING year 13 but, here you’d already have sent your uni applications. Alright! Here’s what I think😤 I would definitely first call up the Universities administration team. Different university have different rules and different standards of getting in, yeah. Some top uni’s could allow your gcse grades, some top uni’s made increase your grade offer as a compromise, and some uni’s might even say no which is peak. I would list down the Universities you wanna apply for (do your uni research) then call them to ask them about the how strict they are for student applications. Say this script: “Hello! I’m Bob. I’m calling to ask you about your grade requirements for your biomedical science course with a foundation year. I have the relevant BTEC qualifications, however, one of your requirements is that you ask for students to have 6s in their GCSEs however, in my special case, I have a 5s. I wondering how strict are you with this requirement, and is there any chance for me to get into your University with what I have?” Based on their responses, this will determine what rational decision you should be making. You have 2 decisions (as you said), A: take a gap year AFTER Year 13 and do you GCSE exams then, or B: Do your GCSE exams DURING year 13. If the Universities say something along the lines of “your gcses don’t really matter” then option B is ideal. If the Universities say something along the lines of “your gcses really matters” then option A is ideal. I don’t wanna give you false hopes but the reason I say “ideal” is because in reality, you also need to take into consideration of other factors as well if you wanna make the best rational and heart-felt decision for yourself. Factors such as, the grades you actually end up getting, or can you realistically handle that additional workload, or is your personal statement excellent or you personal life situations. Other factors such as how competitive is the course will also impact how much it matters to the uni to let you in. I promise I’m not saying any of this from a negative perspective, I’m not like that. I just want you to make sure you are making the best rational and heart-felt decision that you can make for yourself, and you only you can do that. I know it’s a lot of responsibility, but mate, as you grow, yeah, taking accountability of your own life and what decisions you make are super important. Trust me. It’s a life skill that makes you more a better, attractive and respected person. Got a little deep there in the end hahaha, but… Hope this helps you out☺️

Just googled “intensive a level courses” since I’ve never heard of that before😂... Are these 1 year A-level courses? If that’s the case... firstly if I had known that back in my A-level days, I still wouldn’t have done it because, the amount of self-development you’ll go through in retaking a year is INSANE. There’s no rush to get into uni. You’ll learn SO MUCH about yourself (school don’t teach us about self-development), just as I did when I actually got “deuu” in my exams lol... from an academic and personal view, I believe it’s worth retaking year 12 in your case. Also, when you do get your aaa and when you head to uni, you’ll actually meet people who retook year 12/13/ took a gap year (I overlooked this part), and you’ll bond with them the most and they’ll probably be your closest mates since, you both know the pain and hard work involved in getting high grades when starting from the bottom😊

Aldrich Cervania thank you for the reply !! Yh I decided to just retake year 12 the intensive alevel course is where you do 2 years worth of alevel in 1 year and I thought that I would feel rushed so I decided to just do year 12 again I am thinking of doing dentistry or dental hygienist and therapist there are unis that allow retakes for dentistry but they’re all out of London so I was thinking maybe I should do the intensive alevel course but I decided to not care about the distance anymore and will build my application and apply for unis next year thank you ! I needed to see a video like this ☺️

Ayyy I’m glad that I was able to help you in this video!!😆 All the best with your sixth form journey and your uni application. Get that aaa aiiiight✌️

@@aishah3408 ik this was 2 years ago and you're probably in university now, but how did it go? and how did your A - levels go?

So will u repear

Yo I’m in the exact situation, I feel like I’m the only one who knows that uni ain’t happening this year cause I know I did awful in those exams. Gonna be hard to retake but it’s the only option

Laugh it off with them. Banter. Tell them that your time will come soon. Be positive about it and learn to embrace your failures. You’re gonna bounce back big time for sure!

It’ll be hard emotionally, but the content should click faster the second time round. Hard work and mental toughness bro💯🙌

No problem :)

Hey I see this comment is from a while back what are u doing now?

@@evatony3214 hey, wow I completely forgot about this comment, well I moved to a sixth form college a lot closer to my house. I previously attended a very strict sixth form however now its a lot more relaxed, I only go for my lessons. I did end up retaking, the exact same subjects. There has been an improvement and I am glad I changed schools. The place I am at now is so much more supportive and there are so many people in comparison to my 3 people classes. I don’t know what you’re going through but one thing for sure is to never stay in a place where you dont feel loved or supported, I felt I would be more productive in a different environment and I was right. Last year taught me so much so it was not a waste and I would not be who I am today without that year. It has shaped who I am today, wish you the best :)

Wow, that's really impressive and I'm proud of you! However, I personally struggled with science because I lacked interest and motivation to study, which has caused me to consider repeating the year in frustration. This is particularly challenging because many people in school know me, and I was also involved in the student council, which only adds to the pressure. To be honest, I didn't put in much effort to study science, but hearing about your experience has given me a new perspective.Thank you:)

my mental health is appauling and i cry almost every night.

Noted🤝

This Monday I’m uploading a video where I touch on the social aspect of Year 14 a bit. Just a heads up😊. I’ll defo make a video going into more depth of the social aspect tho. I understand how important it is🤝

@@aldrichcervania8833 Cheers man, would really like to know more about it.

I don’t believe that. EVERYBODY on this planet has dreams and motivations, whether they know it or not. You just haven’t articulated them YET since you haven’t experienced much in life YET. You aren’t suppose to have all the answers right now (even I don’t, and I’m in my final year of uni) but, that’s ok.🥺 There’s an amazing KZfaq video that I watched ages ago and it’s called “My WORST Break Up Story (Animated),” and the main message of that video was “When tragedy occurs, it’s to YOU on how to respond.” I’m not saying that you shouldn’t be in a rut because, that’s just impossible. Everyone experiences being in a rut at least one time in their lives, however you need to accept that this is temporary. It’s ok. Forgive yourself, don’t beat yourself. Do something about it! Pick yourself up, as if you were the hero being knocked down by the villain in an anime series or in movies. This is what I did to start climbing out this type of rut. I listed down 20 things about my personality and 20 things I’m interested in (This isn’t permanent, it’s just to get you thinking). Afterwards, I tried looking for jobs related to what I was interested in (For me it was technology), and I used the 20 things that I wrote about my personality to see if that job would be something I could genuinely enjoy doing (It could even be something entrepreneurial). Just as a starters, you could assume that money isn’t an issue for simplicity of this “exercise” and prioritise your happiness and genuine excitement about the topic (That’s what I did anyway). Being open-minded here is important, because you might end up seeing something that sounds weird or you might think it isn’t for you, but in the future it could actually be for you, plus you’ll be unique and it’ll be a great story to tell. Once you have a general idea (doesn’t have to be a specific job role or whatever), and you understand the magnitude of opportunities available for you, use that as motivation to get through A2 levels because your grades are actually decent for AS!! Perhaps try starting here, and I hope this helps!☺️

@@aldrichcervania8833 Ehm Thankyou this helped a lot ill try using your advice and really work towards A2 math is quite hard and my school doesn't offer computer science but I think if I pass this stag in my life not really having to depend on teachers itll be better for me in the future anyway. Thanks again.

You can keep your friends they will just be a year ahead, you can get new friends from the lower year, it's not the end of the world. I'm in an ok situation because one my friends is also resitting coz last year he got into something which put him in hospital for quite a while. Keep hussling

Glad it helped! You might have to email your former form tutor or head of year and ask if they can write you a solid reference! Or a favourite teacher in mind? As long as its a teacher I believe

That is a situation. If it’s really making you unhappy to stay, I would consider it but I would advise understanding the pros and cons. (Potentially prospering in a new place versus fear of being behind a year). Your mental state does matter, and if you genuinely cannot cope with it, I’d leave. Year 13 is harder and doing it alone would be a mad one. Having supportive peers is crucial. Don’t make a hasty decision. Really think it through. All the best :)

what did you do?

Hey how did it go if I may ask? I’m sitting for my As next month and I’m really stressed ever since my preliminary scores dropped

That guy carried me through the whole year

@@noponarchsage bicenmaths is doing it for me more nowadays

I'm in the exact same situation as you.

@@kbndz what did u end up doing? I'm doing biology independently whilst working full time

@@zoe2969 I'm doing a gap year and I'm also going to retake 2 of my A lvl, Accounting and Business. For me I don't really need to revise too much for it bc I got robbed in my exams last year because my teachers used their own internal grade boundaries for tests instead of going off of the data for the previous tests, the grading was =C 60% B 70% A80% A*90% when in reality with exam boards 60% usually lands you an A.

@@kbndz how did you get predicted grades and references to put into your UCAS application if you took a gap year and retook your A-levels. Thanks

@@faz4605 ask your college for the reference, and the predicted, put what you think you're gonna get, then repeat it and put pending.

I didn’t do physics A-level HOWEVER, in first year uni I pretty much had to learn the physics content in A-level physics for one of my modules in Uni. I used “science shorts” and “physics online”😃

@@aldrichcervania8833 Thank you Aldrich. Will try these two resources. All the best to you!!! 🙂

im also in the same situation as you, so if you get an answer that would be much appreciated

Me too

@@miacoolfacex if u do retake, you’ll just do the normal class test and mocks and they will base predicted grades off the grades you get in them. So just smash every test you do

@@bretanyawilliams4977 if u do retake, you’ll just do the normal class test and mocks and they will base predicted grades off the grades you get in them. So just smash every test you do

Very interesting question Somaia! Thanks for commenting btw and I appreciate the praise! :) I don’t see the point in resitting your A-levels imo because from what I understand, A-levels are the qualifications you need to get into higher education (University) or get into higher apprenticeships, but you said that you’re already in university so I don’t understand the purpose of resitting A-levels anymore😅. To me, A-levels is your golden ticket to uni, and you’ve already given your golden ticket to Willy Wonka. Plus, if you did resit your A-levels in university, that’s bare time that you could’ve spent on your degree to get a first, or possibly getting a part-time job or time you could spend on beefing up your CV and experiences by joining societies or by volunteering, or even start a side hustle. Unless you’re thinking about switching degrees maybe? If so, then speaking to your uni is your best call.

As you said, the year isn’t over! Find more opportunities and take as many opportunities as you can!! Hopefully those opportunities motivate you to become better😎 “The show goes on!” -Wolf of Wall Street Thanks for commenting btw👌

Nothing stupid about that on this channel, trust me mate. I personally don’t know anyone who retook sixth form for the 3rd time. You really gotta ask yourself and have a DEEP think about what you wanna achieve in the future and the career paths you might wanna take. One of my closest friends did not do well in A-levels and recognised that it was his weakness, and explored other options and he ended up doing an apprenticeship with an opportunity to learn at uni. I can’t tell you what you should do or what path you should take, everyone is riding on their own roads in life. If a degree is something you need to accomplish your dreams, then you should heavily consider 3rd-time retakes but, i would personally talk to your closest friends/family members/teachers about potential opportunities. Not calling you dumb in any way, shape or form, I’m saying, make sure you understand what’s out there for someone like you, and make a rational decision from there i.e., seize your opportunity. When I say “opportunity” I mean apprenticeships, freelancing, sports, degree apprenticeships, internships, work experience, entrepreneurship, volunteer programs that could lead to paid programs etc. Research them The number of retakes wasn’t on my certificate but, I’m not sure if its the same for 2021. Majority of uni’s only look at the best grades.

You good bro! Firstly, if your A-level’s were linear and not modular, then your AS grades won’t count but either way, it’s not worth retaking the year with your grades because it’s not “bad enough” which is a good thing! You don’t need to repeat a year! If your A-level subjects are modular and they do count towards your final grade, then I would consider resitting 1 or 2 exams to help put your UMS points up. Most uni’s will focus more on your target grades, personal statement and references but, it’ll also depend on the competitiveness of the course. If I were you Julian, I would continue to Year 13 but, this time you REALLY gotta hustle for those top grades... and I’m talking starting serious revision from October (even September) all the way through to June, so you have enough time to revise Year 12 content whilst learn Year 13 content. Time will fly. Do loads of past paper questions, ask teachers for feedback etc and remind yourself why you wanna get to a top uni every week. Imagine if you had to sit your actual A-levels the following January. You’re gonna need that motivation and self discipline throughout the year bro. A-levels are no joke, but you got this💯

@@aldrichcervania8833 hey bro. The A2 exams will count for the final grade. By modular I think you mean AS counts for half in first year while A2 counts for half in second instead of all the A2 counting for 100% in second year(linear)? If that is the case, then yeah our school system was initially modular but then because of Covid, it is now extremely focused on A2. I'm not sure I will retake some AS subjects then, although I would do it after A Levels and skip a year if necessary. By retake I mean be a private candidate and study independently for the exams...Thanks

Since your grades are focused on A2, then it’s not worth retaking some AS levels since they don’t count towards your overall grade. Worry about your target grades that your teachers/head of sixth form will set for you, and you gotta try convince them to raise them to the grades you need for Uni. Uni’s will look at your target grades, then your previous exam performance, then your personal statement and references to determine if you’ll be the right person to give an offer to and if they believe it’s doable for you. Universities are only able to offer places to a limited amount of people (due to staff, resources etc), but at the same time have enough people join the course in the first place. With your AS grades, I don’t see a problem tbh. Those are solid grades. All you gotta do now is make sure your target grades is what you need to do be, ensure your personal statement and references back up the fact that you’re a suitable candidate for the uni, and that you’ll actually achieve those grades at the end of the year.

@@aldrichcervania8833 Thanks brother for all your time. I really appreciate it :)

Id say give retake in subjects you got c and d. If you think you can prepare in the next 50 days for oct nov then do it else prepare well and give it in may june

@@arhamimam8547 is my retake grade going to be my permanent grade , I am a CIE student

First I wanna say, all the best with sitting those exams bro!💯 (Also thanks for commenting lol) I could make a video on this topic if that’ll really help you and potentially others too since there’s a lot to say but, for now, to answer your questions and to give you some of my advice... -Which past papers did I do? All from Edexcel (my exam board at the time) from 2007-2017 probably at least 3 times throughout the year + some Solomon Papers. -Which questions did I do? All of them most likely. In a nutshell, there are 3 things you need to do to get your B in maths next month... 1. Do AS MANY past paper questions as possible, remark your work, and be HONEST with your learning. (This will increase your awareness and expose yourself to as many different styles of questions which can be similar or the exact same in the Autumn exams = easy marks) 2. Understand WHY we use a particular method to answer particular questions. (Some questions might be worded differently in the real thing but, involves the SAME methods that you’re familiar with using. Those questions are designed to trip people up. Make sure that ain’t you!) 3. Do past papers AGAIN but, in timed conditions a week or two before the actual exam. (You need to have a taste of TRUE exam conditions, otherwise you’ll sh*t yourself since, you won’t be familiar with the exam pressure. You need to be calm, and focused. Drink water in the exam. Get enough sleep the night before.) Use examsolutions (Like I did) to see how questions should be answered, and try answer them yourself. He explains everything with clear steps, which is much better than the trash mark schemes the exam boards give us. Pay attention to how he approaches the question, and mimic that to the best of your abilities. Examsolutions content is also free... let me say that again... FREE. He explained maths better than what my teacher did, smh... The trap that people fall into watching his videos (and other educational maths videos online) is the illusion of learning... so make sure you can ACTUALLY answer the questions on YOUR OWN, and you’re not just passively listening to him answer and break down questions. Try to answer it yourself at the end. It’s alright to make mistakes, I made bare... Remember this quote: “The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.” Hope my advice was useful😃

@@aldrichcervania8833 Wow man your advice was really motivational and am looking forward for your video Also have you heard of TL Maths

@@aldrichcervania8833 Yes please make a video about it as that would be very helpful !!! Also what other subjects did you do ?

Nah I haven’t heard of TL maths but, I watched one of his videos and he is good! Lowkey tho, I’m bias towards examsolutions😂😂 Dropped business when I repeated Year 12 (it was dead and I didn’t enjoy it) and just focused on Maths, ICT and Geography. I also did EPQ if that counts. Since those maths exams are coming up real soon, I’ll see what I can do for next week ;)

@@aldrichcervania8833 Thanks man you are so helpful at this !!!

Those are decent grades considering that amount of effort. Well done! I wouldn’t say retake A-levels at this point. Go on and actually try this year! I reckon you’d be gassed with what you’re actually capable of if you tried.

This is mouthful😮 Thanks for commenting and sorry for the late response. Here’s what I’d say☺️ The first problem “why are you not doing so well in any of your subjects?” To me it seems that you have a lot of family pressure to do well in subjects you aren’t too keen on studying (or if you are, you aren’t revising effectively or enough), and the school is giving you pressure as well, therefore all these false expectations and opinions are clouding your judgement and is blocking you from being yourself and you’re not able to think independently without feeling bad about yourself since you’re concerned too much about what others think of you. It’s summer holidays now Oreofe. My advice is to focus on yourself. Ask yourself DEEP questions and don’t be afraid that you don’t know the answers to them (questions like: who am I, what gives me the most energy in life, and why? Etc). You need mental clarity from the noise. I recommend getting a journal/notebook and write down your thoughts to get that mental clarity. (Also, try do the 16 personalities test to gain more insights about yourself. It’s free!) Be brutally honest with yourself. The relationship you have with yourself depends on your ability to be humble to yourself about your strengths and weaknesses. You have too much noise in your environment. Once you have some mental clarity, hopefully you should be learn about why you didn’t do well in your subjects, or what you actually wanna do for uni or, what you wanna accomplish in life even etc. Bro, even I don’t have answers to questions like that, but it’s about trying and being curious in your pursuit for answers. I hope this helps Oreofe. Again, sorry for the late response😔 I hope everything is alright

what did you end up doing?

ABC are amazing grades! Firstly, Well done. I’d retake the C however, don’t underestimate that subject all because you’ve already done it. Treat it like another A-level on top of your A2. Also understand that, you’ll need to invest in more time studying overall, but if you start proper revision in this September - The probability of you getting AAA by the year sky-rockets, and you might as well take that scholarship now haha. So yeah💪

@@aldrichcervania8833 Thank you so much for the advice! (and for replying haha)

Tough to say bro. I wish I had that inside information from exam boards too ahaha. No one really knows if it’ll be easier, harder or just about the same. It’s all a gamble... But if you want MY opinion, maybe it COULD be easier due to the whole A-level results day mess, but like I said, no one really knows :( Sorry that wasn’t really useful, but yeah😔

Aldrich Cervania I’ve been banging out Chemistry revision in hope to pattern an A* in these upcoming autumn exams. Need it to get into my desired university for the course I want to do

Love that mindset!! All the best mate💯

Aldrich Cervania 💯

Hmm... I don’t think there is a limit. However with that in mind, you MUST consider how much time that’ll take because you’ll need to revise for your other exams and when you have too much on your plate, you’ll end up spilling it i.e., you won’t perform as well since you haven’t dedicated enough time for your other exams. My advice, speak to your teachers to know the process and take their opinions into consideration. It’s gonna be up to YOU to decide how much you can handle. Personally, I would recommend only resitting 1-2 exams. 3-4 is stretching it and it’ll depend on how quickly you believe you’ll absorb the content. I’ve seen many people do 2-4 and still do well, but like I said, it REALLY depends on the individual. This is something you have to learn yourself but, you gotta know the difference between wishful thinking and the real truth. (Elon musk quote there). It’s subtle but deadly trap to fall into. Don’t underestimate A2 content. Hope this helps you make a decision🤝

Hmm… quality over quantity. Take your time through each paper. Ensure you understand what each question is asking and the mark-scheme. Make sure you fully understand HOW to answer the question, and not fall into the trap of “oh, I’ve seen the markscheme, therefore if it were to be asked again, I would’ve gotten it.” In reality, you wouldn’t, and that’s just an illusion of learning. So yeah, make sure you genuinely understand the answers😊

@@aldrichcervania8833 thank you

It sounds like to me that you’re still unsure about your uni choices Osmaan. Try list down the things you value the most for University (e.g course, facilities, student life, city vibes, social opportunities, career prospects, teaching standard, accommodation, distance from home, reputation etc), rank them and compare them to the Russell Group Uni’s you wanna apply for (If you retake and defer) and UOL. Another factor in your decision-making is ensuring that you prioritise long-term benefits over the short term. You don’t wanna be living life with regret, you know? I’d also consider what your gut feeling is telling you. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for me to give you a black or white answer. It’s a bit of a sticky one for me to make that decision for you when there are a ton of factors involved and all that. I hope I managed to give you a somewhat different perspective and that it helps you make a decision🤝

Aldrich Cervania thank you for the really solid advice. I’ll try take everything you’ve listed into account and make a choice from there,

Mate that is a good question! A2 exams (as I am aware) are linear and not modular unlike when I did A level maths... You should be able to sit the AS level pure math paper tho however, that's something I would actually speak to your sixth form/college about... some let you, some don't

Yes. The only thing is if you want to do others to use that time more efficiently, but you will be spreading said effort out more between them. It's really up to you. If it's just a resit not a retake, then it doesn't really matter how many you do.

That is a gooood question! Unfortunately different universities have different requirements, which means you should call up the uni’s about their scholarships. Overall I’m not sure myself still... sorry I couldn’t give you a straight forward answer😅

@@aldrichcervania8833 no it's okay... Thanks by the way... Video was really inspiring...

So will you have to wait for one year

That’s a tough reality to face if the exam actually went bad for you😔 but keep your head held high, ok? Failures makes our resolve stronger. Stay positive🔥

I applied to Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool. Firmed Birmingham. Insurance Sheffield. Same grade requirements. Decided to accept Sheffield :)

Hey! At the time I didn’t consider retaking A-levels privately just because I thought it would be more of a hassle. My sixth form allowed me to stay. Also I thought that wherever you go anyway, your grades is all up to YOU. I used school as a way to have structure (i.e. they set the deadlines, it’s a place where I can get feedback, and learn at a consistent pace), be social and I thought I’d be more motivated being in a school setting BUT with a totally different mindset. I wanted to win. I wanted the high grades the second time round. The only con I saw with going back to sixth form was that I had to embrace the embarrassment/shame of everyone knowing I failed but, honestly, no one truly cares the same way you do because everyone has their own problems. I just shrugged it off, had a little laugh about it, and got back to business… I reminded myself that I’m there to get into a Russell Group University, and I was willing to help the year below achieve that too

Do those mocks count towards your overall A-level grades?

@@aldrichcervania8833 for year 12 yeah, it’s mainly just not being accepted into uni’s and I don’t know what to do. Everybody keeps telling me to work hard for the real thing

Alright, and you're concerned that the teachers will use your year 12 mock results for your predicted grades?

@@aldrichcervania8833 I got my mock results back and they’re as bad as I thought, my psychology teachers letting me resit~

Not sure. Even the government doesn’t know sadly😔

I was allowed to stay in school and continue the subjects I failed in

I was allowed to stay in school and continue the subjects I failed in

Not sure but, I was able to do that for my A-levels back in 2018 but not sure now. You should talk to your teachers and they should sign you up for a resit for that one particular paper (if it’s possible). In terms of repeating the year, that’s your call. It really depends on how bad your grades are. For my case, it made sense but for someone who’s needs A’s but got C’s in Year 12, I personally don’t think it’s worth resisting? (But it also depends on grade boundaries and how confident you are getting those marks across all your exams)

@@aldrichcervania8833 hi, I got a grade c in maths and it has held me back when applying for universities this year, I have one offer from a uni that ranks like 100 (I mean they’re only like 125 unis in the country). I feel like I can do better if I actually work hard this time do you think I should do it? I want to be accepted into at least an average to high standard uni so I get a good education. What would you recommend provided that I’ll have to do this a level on my own without a teacher ?

For my school, I was allowed to stay in sixth form for 3 years, which means you can retake year 12 or year 13 depending on your grades

Brave decision to move. I wish you the best in your A-levels and that things work out :)

@@aldrichcervania8833 Cheers mate. Luckily found a new place, surprisingly more difficult that expect due to being a retake student despite getting really good GCSE grades. Time to get serious now tho. Thanks for sharing your experience and tips on how to move forward. 👍

@@Salty_rl bro lmk how its goin. Im considering the same but how do u apply toa diff College/sixth form?

@JoelR574 Just go there on gcse results day and give them your results. Give them an excuse for why you have to repeat. Colleges are more likely to accept you. It's been a year now so I've been more serious at the new school. Looking to go to a top 10 uni now or degree apprenticeship. Don't regret retaking tbh 👍

Nope! It didn’t appear on mine

Short answer - yes but it’s a very difficult road. You need to be living and breathing A-levels during the year and I don’t know many people who have pulled it off. Not saying it’s impossible, but in this situations you don’t want to make impulsive decisions. I’d advise you to think about your progress and plans. There’s a balance between being “realistic,” knowing your own abilities, and your execution. I had the similar thought process as you, and I concluded that for me personally, I needed an additional year, so I resat the year. What you do is up to you.

@@aldrichcervania8833 yeah i am also thinking about resitting some of the exam this January as my grades are modular and also prepare for A2 for this may,i will try to give it in parts like some even in next oct so i get enough time for uni admission,if i could somehow even get it to a B it would help a lot,thanksss

You need 3 A-Levels at least. Most (If not all) uni’s requires 3 A-levels for you to get in. If you’re doing 4, you should be able to drop one subject

@@aldrichcervania8833 I mean it in the sense of changing an a level subject when doing retakes. Essay based ones aren't my strongest suit to say the least :(

@@vrk1dc1ty ohhh noted! Yeah you can completely change your A levels if you decide to retake them. You should be allowed to anyway, but, you gotta show that you’re driven and that you mean business if your teachers/school are hesitant about it. Show them through your words how much it means to you to bounceback and show how desperate and motivated you are to do well in your retake year. In essence, show you care and stand up for it. Overall, you should be able to :)

@@aldrichcervania8833 yes the problem is that I did tell my form tutor and my careers advisor that I was thinking about resitting a levels and changing economics for something else as I have a feeling I'm going to flunk my upcoming assessment in a week (I typically get crappy U grades for my economics mocks because I was very clueless about it until last month and I'm predicted an E) but she said that im better off doing a foundation course in accounting as my sixth form doesn't allow retaking as it is expensive and pointless as people who do so usually improve their grades by a small margin. They did suggest however that I should calm down and atleast try my best.

I feel you bro!😭 Depending on your school, what teachers look for DRIVE. Don’t treat teachers as your enemies but, people who are trying to help (it’s their job at the end of the day). Passionate and supportive teachers will be able to sense if you genuinely care about something. Depending on your school, if those teachers see your drive and you shown that you’ve made mistakes and you’re more than ready to bounce back, they’ll refer you to stay. Also, predicted grades and PREDICTED only, and not your true results. You may not like my next advice since you’ve probably heard it before but, work hard. 6 weeks yeah, you can definitely get higher than U’s but it’s gonna take work. You gotta put your big boy boots on. I know it’s tough but, it’s all part of your self-development and your character development. Think of it like you’re the main hero of your story. You’re a noob right now (Everyone starts here), but as the story continues (the ups and downs), you level up, you become smarter. Stronger. Physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. As a 16-17 year old, schools don’t teach us these fundamental life lessons. It’s always about “get your grades” that’s it. Nah man, it’s actually deeper than that. But know that, there is hope! There is a way! It’s your story. There’s this quote “Much effort, much prosperity.” I can make an entire video on this topic lol, but for now, put your head down and start working bro. I’ve made a video “How to start studying for real” which you could watch and I think it’ll be helpful for you, but don’t waste too much time thinking about work. What’s more important is that you START. All the best🤝

They were in massive denial at first and calling me dumb, not hard working and telling me shit I already know (shit like that). But overtime they became supportive. Asian parents ennit, I had to prove myself by getting higher grades to show them how serious I was in improving myself

@@aldrichcervania8833 with me I done bad in my GCSEs like my average point was 4.9 and I go to kinda a shitty college so they would be hella mad if I told them and all my parents friends kids are clever and stuff so they would defo not let me retake but I go D D for my as level (for geo I didn’t get my grade because it’s continuing) we have resit on 19th and 20th of august for my subject, will that help boost my predicted grades? Or what about the mock in autum can’t i do well in them and use it as my predicted grade for uni application? Btw I want to study architecture and I want to go to a Russel group uni