{"id":12019,"date":"2022-08-24T10:14:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T10:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12019"},"modified":"2022-08-24T10:14:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T10:14:11","slug":"from-gcse-to-a-levels-5-ways-to-get-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/parents\/mytutor-for-students\/from-gcse-to-a-levels-5-ways-to-get-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"From GCSE to A-levels: 5 ways to get ready"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Carys Scales<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The jump between GCSE and A Levels is a big one. I remember it was a bit of a shock when I moved up myself. But there are definitely ways you can get ready and feel confident going into the new school term. To help make the change as smooth as possible, I\u2019ve put together 5 tried and tested tips based on my own experiences (and those of my students). Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Hear about other teens\u2019 experiences.<\/a><\/li>
  2. Get organised!<\/a><\/li>
  3. Make good use of your study breaks.<\/a><\/li>
  4. Keep on top of the reading.<\/a><\/li>
  5. Make time for self-care.<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1. Hear about other teens\u2019 experiences.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    How will A-levels be different, I hear you asking? Well, one way to find out is by hearing what other students have to say about their own jump on YouTube. There are hundreds of videos out there with teens sharing stories about the change, and even showing a day in their life as an A-level student. Watching these clips can be a fun and pretty stress-free way of warming up to the idea. But remember that everyone is different. Some teens study all day while others only need a couple of hours of revision- so don\u2019t get too hung up on the details.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Get organised!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Being organised is a lifeline when you\u2019re moving from GCSE and A-level. I\u2019m a personal fan of colour-coded stationery. Have a folder for each subject- maybe even a few. You never know how many handouts you\u2019ll get! If you\u2019ve already got your timetable, have a good look at it so you know how many hours a week you\u2019ll have with each subject. Look over the course syllabus before and even get the books ahead of school, so you can get a head start on reading.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Make good use of your study breaks.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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