advice I wish I knew before sixth form | year 12 & 13 a level Q&A

[@Lordinaschannel]

Who else has been binge watching advice videos for sixthform going back to school this September

[@blissking4559]

Mee

[@hentai7444]

Studentonia meee lool

[@MeganMahoney1]

aw aha good luck!! xx

[@Lordinaschannel]

Megan Mahoney Thanks x

[@dfsx7934]

i’m bloody nervous

[@amyb6455]

I’m definitely going to try as make as many friends as possible at college and try to socialise more 😂

[@MeganMahoney1]

Yeah it’s the perfect opportunity to make loads of new friends!! xx

[@kianayemoja463]

Lol I'm going to do the opposite 😂

[@gabak254]

I created a discord server for Y12s starting in September. Just a place where you can chat with others, get help or just meet new people. Here's the link: discord.gg/7VWNjg6

[@jessg4073]

Same I'm so introverted I literally dont talk to anyone anymore 🤣

[@szdigi]

so did u????

[@ivys4529]

Advice for Year 12 social life: for me I didn't go out at all in secondary school so in year 12, I made an effort to go out after school with friends or organising things like group lunches on specific day eg Thursday

[@MeganMahoney1]

Yes I second this! Sixth form is the perfect time if you're a bit more introverted to come out of your shell :) xx

[@emilygrant164]

that makes me feel so much better, I only have like 2 friends so hopefully will become more extroverted this year!!

[@ivys4529]

@@emilygrant164 I realized how great it is you to have a smaller, closer social circle as well as those you can easily have a chat with during frees! Being Extroverted means something different for everyone, good luck!

[@najmaahmed530]

Yess this was me I was very introverted in year 11 and I forced myself to come out of my shell in year 12 and I do not regret it as I have made one of the best memories. Sadly year 12 was cut short because of corona but I geneuinely can’t wait for year 13

[@gabak254]

I created a discord server for Y12s starting in September. Just a place where you can chat with others, get help or just meet new people. Here's the link: discord.gg/7VWNjg6

[@ImogenWhite]

100% agree with the tip about making revision cards as you go along - I literally WISH past me had done this!!

[@MeganMahoney1]

yeah it is such a lifesaver when you get to mock or actual a level exam season! xx

[@milliehenshaw9113]

Kicking myself rn because I didn't do this through Y12 and now I'm stressing about it..

[@aaliyahpatel2819]

Same ! 😭🤯

[@Z.for.Zoeee21]

And for those who do maths alevel my suggestion would be to do every exercise as many times as you can no matter what the questions in your exams will be similar to them and if youre confident doing your exercises go online and find some more. Math is easy in the sense that it is limited in what you need to cover so once you know that ensure to learn the ins and outs of each topics and question formats

[@MeganMahoney1]

that sounds like a plan!!

[@susanaholmessx]

such a helpful video! starting year 12 in september and i’m really excited but also nervous🥺xx

[@shahyaseenali1690]

Make sure to stay organized from day one and try and make and stick to a timetable (you will thank me later ) . I found that facebook.com/RGguide is a good page to follow as they post some really good advice for revision and general tips.

[@susanaholmessx]

Shah Yaseen Ali ahhh thank you so much! i’ve just liked your page☺️x

[@MeganMahoney1]

I'm sure you will have a blast! Remember if you want any advice you know where I am, and try not to stress too much about results day xx

[@susanaholmessx]

Megan Mahoney awww thank you so much! that really has made me feel better😇ahah yep xx

[@juanmoliner6667]

this is so useful for new YR 12 students, I wish I would have had this video before college! but I enjoyed it none the less :) x

[@MeganMahoney1]

Thank you so much!! Have a lovely weekend :) xx

[@mhcgirl]

Going into year 13 next year and know it’s going to be a real struggle bc of the situation this year. hopefully it’ll all work out 💕💕

[@MeganMahoney1]

good luck milly! you will probably appreciate year 13 even more as year 12 was a bit messy, but yeah stay positive and I'm sure your final year of school will be great xx

[@mollygabrielle4171]

me too !!!

[@shahyaseenali1690]

Just make sure to stay organized , use past papers and make sure your notes cover everything for your subject specification . I would recommend following facebook.com/RGguide as they regularly provide good revision tips and advice.

[@olivialilo]

been looking for a job since the start of lockdown ☠ probably one of the best advice videos i've watched! thank you so so much!! 💙

[@MeganMahoney1]

The economy is so rubbish, I know loads of mates in the same position who can't find anything. Just keep refreshing the Indeed website and I hope something will come up for ya! Thank you so much awh xx

[@chloehedley7048]

I start sixth form on thursday and this was so so helpful. I love your channel thank you so much xx

[@MeganMahoney1]

Ah good luck for then! I hope you get a good night’s sleep tonight. Aw so kind of ya! Xx

[@kathryn5372]

Thankyou sm for this! It's so helpful 🙃good luck with your results x

[@MeganMahoney1]

Thank you for watching Kathryn! Aw thanks ❤️ will let you know how I get on! xx

[@aanyasisodia6466]

im going into y12 this year and I really appreciate this ;)

[@MeganMahoney1]

good luck girl!! I'm sure you'll have a fab time x

[@aanyasisodia6466]

Megan Mahoney thabk you so much!💕

[@swiftiexo5522]

I’m dreading English lit now ughh. My ego is gonna take a big hit because I got a fairly good grade in it 😬

[@michixru2334]

same i feel like im going to hate it

[@MeganMahoney1]

Yeah it is quite different to gcse but if you’re doing good texts and want to actually succeed then you’ll be fine xx

[@Z.for.Zoeee21]

My biggest advice would be to know how you study and understand. I personally hate mind maps and revision cards so i don't make them. I have a very good short term memory so i depend on that for tests and exams and general understanding of my course. So not all tips will be helpful if you don't first learn how you learn best.

[@MeganMahoney1]

yep I agree! 4 types of learners isn't there :)

[@lilliegreen2169]

Thank you so much for this video! So useful🥺. The sixth form I’m going to wants us to dress ‘smart-casual’, and the uniform list says we’re not allowed to wear obvious brands or blue jeans (specific, I know😳).

[@katielou1266]

Mine is the same! Theres a long list of clothes that girls aren't allowed to wear (tops that show shoulders or low cut, dresses or skirts above the knee or with splits, no denim or leather, no big brands or logos etc. This list is not exhausted) But the boys have to wear shirts, smart trousers and a tie! (Non-negotiable)

[@lilliegreen2169]

Katielou 12 the rules for the girls is exactly the same as mine haha! However it isn’t compulsory for the boys to wear a tie :)

[@MeganMahoney1]

Ah thank you for watching! Good luck with that one 😂 I suppose it prepares you for the work place I guess. H&M and Zara seem to have nice semi professional clothes :) xx

[@amylorrimer6210]

I’m going to a new school for sixth form so I hope people will be willing to invite me to sit with them or at least smile at me so I feel confident enough to go over to them haha, also I’m doing English lit geography and psychology. Are they all essay subjects? And are they a good combination?😬💞

[@MeganMahoney1]

Aw yeah of course, I feel like sixth form was so much friendlier than high school so that should happen. As long as it is socially distanced aha! Yep all essay, though geography and possibly psychology (check this as I might be wrong!) have some multiple choice and shorter answer questions. Yeah doing all essay subjects means you really practice your skills of forming an essay which is good, but also on the flip side it is A LOT of work. Geography and eng lit are 20% coursework so bear this in mind too :)

[@sophiereeve9478]

i'm doing english lit and geography on the aqa spec going into year 13, they're all essay based with some short response q's for geog and there's a lotttttt of outside reading to be done :) those two with psychology are a good combo, good luck!!!

[@amylorrimer6210]

Megan Mahoney ahh thanks so much, when I enrol I might talk to the teacher and ask for some further advice to double check I’m doing what’s best for me :)

[@amylorrimer6210]

S Jane thankyou!!

[@tillyh4692]

Thank you for this video. I’m a new student going to a new school and know no one 😬

[@MeganMahoney1]

aw good luck! I'm sure you will make loads of friends (socially distanced of course!) and this time next year you will look back at all the fun memories you've made and wonder what all the worry was about :) x

[@tillyh4692]

@@MeganMahoney1 Thank you :) I hope so 🤞also btw I love your videos thank you for all the advice 💕

[@TheHollyChronicle]

Ahhhh I’m so excited for sixth form!!

[@MeganMahoney1]

I hope you have a great time which I'm sure you will!! And good luck for gcse results day :)

[@ciaragray8590]

My cousin just graduated from Royal Holloway with a 2.1! :)

[@greenbean9902]

Congrats to him🎉🎉

[@MeganMahoney1]

ah that's so great, especially during the middle of a pandemic!!

[@natxshap]

It’s so annoying I live in Dubai and there are literally no jobs for teens here - I really want to make some money for myself :(

[@MeganMahoney1]

That’s a bit rubbish :( yeah same in the UK if you live in a rural village, I’m kinda lucky I live in a big town. Would you ever buy and sell on Depop? That seems kinda popular during lock down with teenagers xx

[@natxshap]

@@MeganMahoney1 ohh good idea I'll look into it x

[@natxshap]

@Aryan Azeem i think so I just don't think there's much of a market now but I'll try

[@HK-pf3no]

I lived i dubai and literally every household has a car, i was considering washing cars to earn money as it gets dusty alot round there

[@HK-pf3no]

@Aryan Azeem *used to live in dubai

[@mialouise4505]

Such a helpful video thank you!💞💞 Good luck on results day 🥳

[@MeganMahoney1]

thank you for watching Mia!! aw thanks :)xx

[@lix9037]

I literally only have 1 friend at the school I’m at and I hope that when I go to college I can make so many more friends, it’s just I have anxiety so it’s scary to make new friends but hopefully I can do it, I want some friends 🥺

[@MeganMahoney1]

Aw don't worry, college will be a new start so you will have the chance to make lots of friends! Having anxiety must make it that bit tougher, so even if you're too nervous to introduce yourself, just being smiley and talkative when people approach you will do the trick. Best wishes!! xx

[@lix9037]

Megan Mahoney thank you so much, you’re so sweet! I’ll definitely try and talk to others, I always go so quiet so I hope I’ll be more confident. I keep watching videos about what to expect and everything like that and it makes me less stressed and nervous, thank you!! 🥰

[@dilichikyladieobi7874]

Loved this video Meg! xx

[@MeganMahoney1]

thank you so much!! xx

[@emmelinaa]

Because of Corona I've had no induction day so everything is a bit mad at the moment. On top of that I'm returning to a public school which will include a lot of people I used to know (main reason I chose not to do that school for secondary). I've been doing online for 2 years so this'll be a real shock to the system. Should also say that my dress code is quite formal to the point you can't wear slogans on t-shirts/ have to wear a collared shirt under a jumper so I guess I'll have to do a little shopping for dress shirts.

[@MeganMahoney1]

Good luck for results day! Ah it will be a challenge adjusting at first but it will be nice to make new friends and the people you used to go to school with will have matured by now. That dress code sounds a bit grim but a few H&M shirts should do the trick xx

[@hopefoxall7121]

Thank you this was very helpful!! X

[@MeganMahoney1]

I'm glad! Thank you for watching xx

[@official1kirsty165]

Did you do AQA English Lit at A level? Could you do a video on your experiences with English Literature and your advise and tips perhaps for each individual A Level? Xx This video was very informative ❤️

[@MeganMahoney1]

Yeah I did! Depending on my results I could do that, just don’t want to give advice that won’t achieve good grades aha. If you have any specific questions about English you’re welcome to DM me on Instagram (megxmahoney). Thank you though that’s a great video idea! Thanks 💗💗xx

[@official1kirsty165]

Megan Mahoney. Okay thank you, I don’t have Instagram but my snap is official1kirsty so if you could add me on there I’d appreciate it- just have a few questions I’d like to ask as I’m starting this course in September. Thank you❤️❤️

[@emmag.2016]

I'm from Northern Ireland and over here the sixth form don't get to wear their own clothes! I don't mind so much because organising clothing is a whole thing but it was just something I never knew before

[@MeganMahoney1]

Oh wow I didn’t know that! Yeah at least it will save you time in the morning and money in the long run xx

[@Francesca-nf4nb]

kinda sad that the 'golden time' of year 12 is the bit we missed this year 😅now my mocks are as soon as I get back in year 13 and doesn't seem like there will be much resting afterwards 😬

[@MeganMahoney1]

Yeah that sucks, I do feel so sorry for year 12s as you’re in a sticky situation too! Just look forward to summer when you can do all the things us year 13s missed out this year, holidays, festivals, proper results day etc. Hope year 13 goes well for ya! ❤️❤️ xx

[@Francesca-nf4nb]

@@MeganMahoney1 aww thank you and I hope you got the results you wanted today!! xx

[@kaceyperkins5116]

So helpful !!!

[@MeganMahoney1]

thank you Kacey! have a lovely day xx

[@FarzanasLaw]

This video could have saved me from getting Cs and Ds in my A levels you know!

[@MeganMahoney1]

Ahaha bless 😭😭

[@FarzanasLaw]

​@@MeganMahoney1 Deffo I am being serious! Btw please do consider subscribing to my KZbin channel where I share videos on my law school experience and tips and tricks to get first-class honours! :) Let's support each other!

[@apriltk3682]

I'm doing the same A levels as you in September! lets hope it's a good experience x)

[@MeganMahoney1]

Ah good luck!! So much essay writing your hand will ache but the skills are transferable between the subjects so it becomes easier as time goes on. You’ll be learning such interesting stuff!!

[@a.s.axoxxdec]

I would love an a level English literature review video I picked it for a levels🙈

[@MeganMahoney1]

not sure I can offer much advice as it wasn't my best subject but I can do that soon if you wish! good luck with it :)

[@a.s.axoxxdec]

Thank you❤️

[@Anniecross783]

Do you think you should focus more on studying or just having fun? Specifically for year 12? x

[@Z.for.Zoeee21]

Studying because you dont know what the future holds, whether your year 12 results may directly or indirectly affect your a level results(like this cohort) but also allow time to socialise cause all work and no play...

[@MeganMahoney1]

definitely do some studying as the bulk of your learning (I found anyway!) was done in year 12 as for me, a lot of year 13 was taken up by coursework. So take the mocks seriously as look at this year, mocks actually do count! But allow yourself to make friends and great memories. Even if you work hard during most your frees and a few hours after school and on the weekend or the odd weekday afternoon have time to have fun that will be more than enough :) xx

[@yusufali8950]

lifesaver

[@MeganMahoney1]

thanks :) :)

[@greyc5000]

My school forces us to wear blazers with everything, no jeans, nothing casual, all formal, to the knee skirts and its so stupid.

[@MeganMahoney1]

ew that is so grim! at least if you go to uni no one can tell you what to wear aha

[@triinnstudies6295]

I love this I wanna do this haha

[@akpopcloset1459]

i was praying u werent gonna say english lit :((( im taking it for alevels too for y12

[@MeganMahoney1]

Good luck girlll!! As long as you have good texts and actually dedicated time to the subject you’ll be fine, I’m just a drama queen aha xx

[@jasminei4382]

I’m going to stay at my sixth form for Y12 but I have to go to one of the partner schools for one of my lessons which is stressing me out

[@MeganMahoney1]

Ah don't worry too much, I know someone who did this and it was actually a nice change to have a different environment. More people to mix with and potentially more friends! Good luck for gcse results day :)

[@lilimartin]

watching this the night before i start sixth form lolll

[@MeganMahoney1]

I hope it went well?? And that you have a brilliant first week!! x

[@isabellethompson5755]

im going into year 13 this Sept and yeah English lit is super hard lol

[@MeganMahoney1]

Good luck for year 13 gal! yeah actually the most demanding subject, but once you get to the end all the stress seems worth it x

[@jale220]

Maybe a dumb question: do people change schools for the sixth form or why is everyone so nervous? I‘m going to be an exchange student and I‘m going to attend the sixth form too, but I thought most students would know each other already and wouldn‘t be nervous about it.

[@MeganMahoney1]

I think some people change schools if their school doesn't have a sixth form or if they fancy a fresh start. And even if you do not change school, it can be nerve wracking starting new subjects and having to manage your own time. Good luck though for sixth form!

[@jale220]

Megan Mahoney Thanks very much! 🥰

[@HK-pf3no]

I need a device to study at home for sixth form but cant choose between the nacbook or a ipad with all accessorise for homework and notes as we arent allowed to use them in class for sixth form, what would you recommend?

[@MeganMahoney1]

ooh I'm not too sure, I don't have a macbook but I have an ipad. The ipad was good for watching youtube videos and accessing word documents quickly, I suppose it would be cool to have the apple pen so you can even write notes on it but I personally know no one that did that. I had a standard HP laptop that was great for typing out my coursework, doing homework and researching unis

[@aishayusuf6159]

If you don't mind, where did you work?

[@MeganMahoney1]

at a very popular supermarket chain!! I think in one of my videos you can see my uniform by mistake aha

[@banukaj6351]

can you apply for sixth form online instead of going and talking at different schools on results day?

[@MeganMahoney1]

yes!! especially this year, I have a friend that did a sixth form interview over the phone, for example

[@banukaj6351]

@@MeganMahoney1 thank you!!

[@dfsx7934]

my sixth form interview was over the phone

[@missukfemale]

hi i go into year 7 in sept, is it true that if you forget your trainers for indoor pe lessons you have to normally take part in bare feet?

[@amyshort663]

No you will probs have to borrow some trainers😂😂

[@missukfemale]

@@amyshort663 what about for gymnastics and dance is that done bare feet

[@amyshort663]

Lucy Marie yeah

[@missukfemale]

@@amyshort663 yuck are the flors normally dusty and dirty?

[@greyc5000]

@@missukfemale depends on your school, mine has a dance studio that is always kept clean and only used for bare foot work like yoga, gymnastics and dance.

[@edenkilgour1309]

hahaha this scared me sm for english lit

[@MeganMahoney1]

it is a tough but rewarding subject :)

[@edenkilgour1309]

Megan Mahoney do you have any tips?! or a vid on tips?? i’m starting in september :(

[@MeganMahoney1]

@@edenkilgour1309 actually read the books you do for coursework, I didn't which made it ten times harder and was just very lazy of me. Once you have learnt how the essays are structured and what the examiner is looking for, do all the essay practice you can x

[@abbeyloueen5563]

Love this. I also make study tube content!

[@abbeyloueen5563]

Just subscribed as well! 💕

[@MeganMahoney1]

ah thank you!! I'll have to check you out x

[@abbeyloueen5563]

Megan Mahoney thank you so much. Only started it recently but struggling to grow my channel. Guess it just takes time xx

[@NewHorizonsTravel]

Amazing so awesome video thanks for sharing new subscriber here sending my full support,hand in hand to succeed together💐👍🎁🔄 I wait your visit

[@MeganMahoney1]

thank you for subscribing!!

[@jadehutchinson5971]

Hey I really enjoyed this video. Your advice is so helpful. I also made a video about advice for new 6th formers. It would be nice if you could check it out.