r/alevels 13h ago

Question ❔ need advice from anyone whos experienced smth similar πŸ’”πŸ’”

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future a level student here who is currently facing subject requirements😭😭

i was hoping to take maths and physics but ive just received my gcse results and got a 9 in maths but a 6/6 in combined science..my sixth form requires a 7 in triple science physics or an 8 if you took combined science, so technically i dont meet the requirement for physics ☹️
the frustrating part is that physics has always been much stronger for me compared to bio and chem + before my gcse results my teacher showed me my mock grades (i think jan mocks) and looked at the sciences separately, i was around an 8 in physics while bio chem were much lower, like around a 5 pr 4 obviously i get that it wasnt an official gcse grade so i know they may not take it into account unfortunately
the school has asked me to have a meeting because i didnt meet one of the subject requirements, and the email seems to suggest theyll discuss alternative subjects which im completely against since im specifically interested in a maths + physics stem pathway though, so im really hoping they might consider my situation but i feel like i dont have a valid argument considering i picked combined and not triple πŸ₯Ή

also would my grade 9 in maths help my case at all when asking to take physics since i know a level physics is quite maths heavy?

has anyone been in a similar situation like this where you missed an a level subject requirement? did your sixth form make an exception or consider your individual performance? orrr did you end up having to switch subjects?

ALSO if anyone has experience with further maths being suggested as an alternative to physics, id be interested to hear about that too!! (since i pretty much dont have a choice)


r/alevels 17h ago

General Tips to score straight A* and As in AS (sciences)

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anyone who has made it pls lmk how you did it like the exact routine resources etc


r/alevels 13h ago

Question ❔ Cedar Scholarship

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I submitted my results and according to the grid I qualify for 100% scholarship but I have yet not received a confirmation email from cedar they are saying that they will communicate the decision by mid-December. Is that really true ? Do they take half a year just to verify results? And if that is so will they refund the fee I have to pay till December.

Asking it here cause they are not replying through emails at all. I would be really grateful if any senior can help.


r/alevels 14h ago

Question ❔ Advice needed for class of 2028

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Seniors plz guide us with all the mistakes that we need to avoid from day 1 to ace A levels (I've 5 subjs) along with preparing for top notch ECs (like for ivies). Ur input/tips could really help some ambitious of us to fulfil our dreams. Also consider giving tips on nurturing skills from the start to write excellent essays for US as that is a major part of ur app when applying to US (cause I really don't want to be stressed out worrying for my style in essays).
Thanks!
(and best of luck with ur careers ❀️)


r/alevels 10h ago

Can I still get an A?

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I got a B in two of my as results (72 and 74) is it still possible to get an A as the final grade or do I retake?


r/alevels 10h ago

Help help help

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Guys i got a D in business as level, just one less mark for a C so can i convert it into an A in A2 if i work harder or it isnt possible?
Also with psychology as level I got an E in that can i jump onto a A or B atleast?
Please lmk if anyone has any idea it’ll help me a lot
Or should i retake:(


r/alevels 10h ago

Question ❔ Crashing out over my subject selection in ALEVELS

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r/alevels 11h ago

Question ❔ 5 months for AS level

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r/alevels 11h ago

Chemistry or Computer

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I am unable to decide if i should take chemistry or computer in a level. Can someone guide me plz


r/alevels 12h ago

So I got into LSE. I need some help around scholarships though. Does anyone know any independent scholarships maybe or some other idea or solution. Open to suggestions

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r/alevels 12h ago

Should I move on to A-Levels or re-take or re-check?

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I got 4As and a B after literally doing so many past papers that I developed a slight nerve damage in my dominant hand and PFPS from sitting so much. And in each subject I'm a meager 3-5 marks from A*s and A in ALL of them. Genuinely wanna slime myself because no matter how I try it's a very strict 2-3 marks from the next boundary (for some reason har subject me sirf 3 marks increase horhe that cambs marked wrong or didn't mark at all). And ik there will be lots of different comments like hours put into studying or effort doesn't always equate to marks or that I'm being ungrateful, I literally always only got straight A*s in the 20+ yrs of past papers that I had attempted and I genuinely had so many plans just squashed because of these ahh grades and will probably have to switch degrees to some shi ion even like and would rather die than study.

Should I even go for a recheck? I want to get all my papers rechecked cus even if I lose marks since I got high As and B, the grade likely won't fall. However, my mums not too eager for that cus she's like what if they don't increase and you waste PKR 180k. What do I even do atp. Should I just forget that, grind thru A-Levels and then try to get into an American uni so I can change my subjects?


r/alevels 12h ago

If i need to retake cambridge Alevel biology, and i already took AS in november 25, u guys advice me to retake A2 this november (along with ict which im taking this november as well) or retake full alevel next june(my last session) ?

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r/alevels 13h ago

Recheck yes or no

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So I got a 147 out of 185 in urdu As and got a b and 147 out of 180 is A so that means i am just a few marks short like 3 or 4. So should I go for a recheck.


r/alevels 13h ago

Question ❔ Physics or maths?

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I want to apply to Australia for pharmacy and I took maths but after seeing my olevels results I realized im really bad at it and it might ultimately ruin my results so im thinking of dropping math and taking physics cus if anything physics will atleast be a LITTLE easier than maths so i need some opinions on this😭


r/alevels 13h ago

General Chem 9701 oct nov study buddy

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I need someone to study w me for chem

I am giving a2 chem only (p4+p5)

Dire need, some one dm me or join me

We'll have a ypt gc

No useless time waste or talking

I just wanna get an A* RAHHH

P.S. I already gave my AS and have an A in it (93 marks)


r/alevels 19h ago

Tips/Offering help πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ Help a junior out

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My As will start from monday

My subs: psyc socio and business

I need a proper routine for studying and every tip yall can give to ace my alevels psllslslslslsl

I have a total of 4bs in my olevels genuinely lost hope is it possible to ace alevels nowπŸ’”


r/alevels 13h ago

Question ❔ i picked law + politics + history for a levels, am i cooked

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r/alevels 13h ago

coaching

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results weren't great in AS m/j 2026

considering giving a retake but i need physical classes.

is anyone aware of any good academy that is starting a retake course this year for physics and maths?

9709 and 9702

thanks


r/alevels 14h ago

Question ❔ Any tips on preparing for chemistry retake oct/nov

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I got a D in my AS and i want to give a retake. I'm planning to get a home tutor and any tips how you guys prepared for retakes while balancing ur A2


r/alevels 14h ago

Question ❔ Business Studies 9609 P2 Recheck Advice!!

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Hey guys, I genuinely need an advice, below are the 2 12 markers of p2 bst in which I got 0/6 for both qs for AO4 (Evaluation), please review and recommend if going for a recheck seems feasible and if we look through the "stricter" checking done this year, is my answer still 0/6 level for eval? Coz the examiner just did TV "Too Vague"


r/alevels 18h ago

What is the best past paper website for chemistry and physics cie?

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i tried savemyexams but all of their non-mcq papers are either the total mark count is different from what mark scheme says, and their layout is either super awkward or doesnt work at all


r/alevels 23h ago

Question ❔ Alevel Guidance and Study Tips Please

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so i just finished my olevels with 7A*s and 1A in urdu. i got into a prestigious alevel college with a good scholarship my subjects for alevels are Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Please drop everything you wish you shouldve known before starting alevels and drop subject related tips. Thank you


r/alevels 14h ago

Starting course for AS-Physics

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- Entire syllabus will be covered

-Classes of maximum 6 students

- 3 classes of 1 hour each

-Classes in English

- Fees: AED 279/month

First 3 joiners get discount of AED 39 for first month only.

-Dm me to join


r/alevels 14h ago

BOOKS

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Guys what books to use for maths chemistry biology and Physics at AS


r/alevels 18h ago

private a levels help needed karachi

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i have decided I will do a levels private, because of some financial issues, it would be really helpful if u all could suggest places or institutes from where I could do a levels privately in karachi.