MY EXAM SECRETS

[@HollyGabrielle]

so i know we are going out of exam season now BUT this is a teaser for what is to come in the future when the new academic year begins! there are also some updates about (1) teaching jobs wooo (2) NARNA release wooooo (hollygabrielle.com/narnastore) and (3) tutoring/help with applying to uni and college wooooooooo (sign up here hollygabrielle.com/tutoring)! btw i've got an interview tomorrow (😬) .... see you in a vlog next week!!! BYE 4 now.

[@princessj791]

Thank Holly! Hope you smash it!

[@wadiatrehman3102]

Best of luck Holly 💪

[@joyfulmusicreloaded6204]

Good luck for tomorrow Holly. I think you'd make a great doctor. Have you ever considered medicine??

[@jb0706]

Do you re-write all your class notes? Or just Consolidate them? Do you have enough time for rewriting notes?

[@reneelee8007]

1) Layout is key 2) Minimal Colour 3) Colour-coding is non-random, consistent and logical 4) No highlighters! 5) Don't be scared to scribble over your notes 6) Summarise typed notes in margins 7) Summarise all information 8) Your notes do not need to be perfect 9) Revision notes are just one part of the revision process 10) Find a way that works for you

[@Thefitty]

*Okay but stranger things season 3 came out so THIS VIDEO WAS DEFINITELY NEEDED TO BRING ME BACK ON MY STUDYING*

[@HollyGabrielle]

haha woooooo!!! is stranger things worth watching? what is it about?

[@Thefitty]

@@HollyGabrielle omg SO TOTOALLY WORTH IT! DO ITTTTTT! It's Drama thriller :)

[@water3252]

Omg that was a year ago?

[@Thefitty]

@@water3252 I know right?!

[@gayathri.iyengar]

The day I discovered plain paper changed my life. All because of you :) I could not for the life of me learn material from ruled paper but plain paper made it so easy. Idk what's the science behind it but it works. Thanks!

[@HollyGabrielle]

i can RELATE so much!!! it changes the GAME!!!!! haha #plainpapersquad !!!!! ;)

[@gayathri.iyengar]

@@HollyGabrielle I know right?!!!

[@fatimatarekalhabshi999]

I can't believe holly finished uni. I remember watching her video like 3 years ago.

[@HollyGabrielle]

me too!!!

[@fatimatarekalhabshi999]

(I just got my results)Thanks to holly's videos and motivation, I got an A which is the highest Mark in science (natural sciences)!! As a junior high student in the middle east The exams are Hell, 50% of the questions are Writing (NOT essay but, reasoning.) And wow. I cannot believe it. THANK YOU HOLLY xx

[@vanillacherub6847]

Having watched all your 50 something videos in your study play list, when you say " I've made a video previously. .." I'm like, *AHH THAT one!!* Thank you so much holy. I finished that whole play list in a few weeks by watching one each during my mealtime. It motivated me *SO* much!

[@nuradilahkartini7965]

I think itd be interesting to see a day of pampering like getting ur nails done, full makeup and hair and everything!! basically a glo up (not that u need it!!) ☺️👍🏻

[@ithoughtuwereamerican8707]

you doing this would be particularly great since you could show vegan methods of doing this, since full pedicures or businesses get more obscure in terms of veganism

[@KatiePrescott]

As a fellow NatSci graduate who has just finished a PGCE (also at Cambridge) this year, it’s fantastic to hear that you are coming into the profession! I’d really encourage you to get as much experience in schools as possible, it’s so helpful for your application and to confirm it’s the best option for you :) Also do look thoroughly into the different options available for teacher training, I originally though Teach First was the “best” option but actually upon looking into it I realised that they have a particularly low success rate at actually getting people into teaching long-term, put you in particularly challenging schools, and financially pay much less than PGCE programs - just something to bear in mind! Schools-based and university-led programs are becoming more and more similar, I’d really highly recommend the Cambridge PGCE course (the faculty are lovely too, I’m sure if you wanted some advice they’d be more than happy to show you around and discuss the various options available), feel free to drop me a message if you would like some tips too :)

[@emtriie8653]

for me writing my notes in colour, and using highlighters works the best. of course i don't color everything but have a color coding system. so i can clearly see whether these are key terms or examples or strange details or not-so-important ones. when i review these really help. and i just learn best by colors, visuals, diagrams and pictures. we're really different Holly!!

[@megh_na]

I don't know who realized this but I come back to this video more times than i would like to admit and the way she wrote her notes is actually the kind of mind-mapping Justin Sung preaches to do! So satisfying to make that connection and obviously I'm now going to implement it far more than i used to! Love you Holly 💌

[@Nicole-uk9yl]

I feel like this Shows how Cambridge is not all its cracked up to be. They've clearly not helped you or guided you when its come to employment after university whereas other unis really help with that. They're meant to guide you and help you sort all of this out and provide you with help to getting a job so you do know/have sorted what you are doing next rather than "not knowing".

[@HollyGabrielle]

ok so this is semi not true, i think anyway. but all will be explained in my full review of uni!!!! to come soon ;)

[@sarah_kale]

Universities don't guide you into getting a job. Where did you get that? I have two degrees and we all were on our own when it came to finding jobs. Is this a UK thing?

[@tigerberry6018]

Your KZbin helps a lot. I am planning to go back to school. I didn't decide between dental hygiene and DDS program yet. I hope, I can motivate by myself like you.

[@pirammiyashanmugathas962]

honestly, how are you so accomplished and so so truly humble, bc i know many ppl with relatively less success than you acting like they're all that. props to you for that genuine modesty and passion to continue to learn. you're an inspiration!!

[@tinkermole]

I’ve just finished my PGCE and am now a science teacher! Best decision I have ever made! If you want to do it then keep going... it is totally worth it!! Give me a shout if you wanna chat about it! :)

[@tinkermole]

Nina S I do actually but my masters had nothing to do with me getting onto the teaching course

[@laurenhazelk]

as a studytuber going from a-levels to university, this change in approach is really super helpful to be shared !! thank you !!

[@nih3459]

Hey Holly;you are one of the most hardworking persons I have ever seen in my life..keep it up😘Take love from Bangladesh😘

[@MeMyselfForWho]

I actually understand your "obsession" with note taking. I have it since my school days..and I struggle with it^^ But I also think blank copy paper is the best to write on!

[@shreyaarekar7485]

You are the reason why I started using plain paper for making notes and yes i get what you mean. Plain paper has helped me alot. This year onwards I have started using plain paper for my lecture notes as well. A huge tip you gave us *PLAIN PAPER HELPS ALOTTTT*

[@MarcelaCastro-lc1ou]

For years I have only used white plain paper! First, it looks way more minimalistic and there's less visual pollution, it looks a lot cleaner and easy to reread. And, secondly, there's a lot more liberty to draw and make graphs and fluxograms.

[@ruvindisilva9703]

This helped me a lot as my A/L's are on August and I am really stressed and feeling rubbish at the moment Thanks a lot Holly!!!

[@jadelauren2269]

Funnily enough I literally just posted a video about life after University and 100% relate to that feeling you mentioned - of not coping well with not having something set in stone, after having academia as a safety net each September for years and years! Best of luck with your future - you're going to smash it ❤️

[@habeebahtahir]

Literally two minutes in and I'm so excited for you! I'm taking the same route!! I found a recruitment company that helps you find placements specifically within Education called Empowering Learning and I'm hoping to find a paid TA job through them first and then use that experience to supplement my TeachFirst/ UCAS Teacher Training applications. Can't wait to see more of this new journey! xx

[@janakassem2003]

Good luck in becoming a teacher, it's gonna be a new adventure every day

[@aryadurgarao2238]

I'm seriously stalking you. Don't know if you've noticed or not though. Love.❤🖤

[@aimiliap6098]

Holly, I have a suggestion/request if you don't mind. I always take notes on paper and never ever ever type them. So if you could explain/elaborate on how you typed some notes in your computer and they were actually helpful, I would really appreciate it!

[@skyla9733]

* Holly uploads * Me : * 26 mins late * I have failed you Holly 😱

[@HollyGabrielle]

you haven't failed me ahah don't worry!!!

[@skyla9733]

@@HollyGabrielle omg Holly oh my god oh my god. I am such a huge supporter. My heart is beating so fast rn. Wasn't today your interview? How was it ? Will you make a video on that. I love you Holly

[@mariabourke9874]

Hi Holly, Firstly a massive congrats on your graduation!!! I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while now, I graduated in 2017 and am starting a PGCE uni led course this year having worked assistant teaching in a school for the last 2 years. I’m sure you’re fully informed but the teach first route into teaching is the ‘most difficult’ and they usually deliberately place you in very challenging schools. It will be so interesting to see you journey into teaching!

[@erin9796]

I’ve tried your method and I totally love plain paper now! Thank you Holly you help me a lot❤️

[@connieminaca5321]

This is SUCH a helpful video. Thank you so much, Holly!

[@pratibhamishra5108]

I 💯% agree with everything you have spoken about in this video. I too find it difficult to learn things from printed notes and I scribble down on the sides of the paper. I'm in my final year of uni now and I'll follow this method of revision throughout the year.

[@ajedwards194]

My favourite way to write notes in uni is to either copy or type up the notes and pictures on the PowerPoint. Then annotate with what the lecturer says and any extra reading

[@rociopenin7823]

I love plain paper! I also have started using it in my second year at uni (which is also when I actually learnt how to properly study). I've learnt to summarize from your method and it has saved me a lot of time, so thanks, Holly! However, I LOVE highlighters, but I have a strict color coding system in place. I use it sparingly. I use them to distinguish authors, their works, topics and subtopics, etc. I rather underline longer sentences or write them in capital leters so I can visualize them quickly when I'm revising.

[@mehayatt8043]

Holly! I just wanna say this is my favourite video! Thank you so much I love you and you are always so helpful ♥️ thanks a lot!!!!

[@enyyoyo2596]

me: Totally exhausted because I am still in Exam Season. Don't want to study, but I have to... my phone: Holly Gabrielle uploaded a new video me: I can study later!!!!

[@lururu]

good luck!

[@HollyGabrielle]

i know the feeling, but PUSH THROUGH IT!!!!!!

[@enyyoyo2596]

@@lururu Thank you

[@enyyoyo2596]

@@HollyGabrielle I will, thanks for always motivating me with your videos 🙈🙈❤️

[@vaibhk9760]

Same 😂🙈

[@anonymousbee]

A very useful video Holly. Could you make a video for starting a new semester at Graduate School or college final year.

[@eloise4230]

Just purely out of curiosity, is there a particular reason you don’t like highlighters?? Everyone I know is crazy about highlighters😂

[@miranda22haha]

Same! She is the only one I know noz liking highlighters

[@malu8710]

I know plenty of people lol. I cant study without them. Some people find the colour too bright and annoying. At least that's what people said when I asked them.

[@beecee9726]

@@malu8710 The stabilo pastel highlighters are really good if you have this problem, if anyone has this problem

[@paulas9234]

I don't like them. Find them distracting.

[@supermegaultrazdivek]

Unles I use some expensive high quality paper, highlighters make stains on the other side of the paper. Coloured ballpens don’t. If I use highlighters, they’re pastel (Stabilo usually), so that the colour isn’t too eyegrabbing.

[@koalagoalss4301]

Hii!! Thanks for making videos, they motivate me a lot to study. Lots of kisses from Spain❤️❤️

[@meredith_grace349]

Could you do a video about how to tack notes/make notes. Or how to effectively study and do homework.

[@kholaimran2369]

Can you share some pictures notes(whole page)!!!!

[@gmaillogin4804]

Love you... A really helpful video you’ve got here Holly!! I love how you come up with such innovative and beneficial ideas for your videos!!

[@alisontaylor6135]

Don't rule out PGCE until you are 99% certain that the school you choose to be at is a good, supportive one. If it's not, then it can be tricky. This advice comes from fellow teachers I have worked with. I actually did PGCE - time flies by and you are qualified before you know it.

[@sassysassy9950]

As an education major in Biology student, this is so helpful 💕💕💕💕💕

[@f_w_4147]

think your trailed and tested revis techniques would be SO useful for people!!

[@alyssacascos8665]

I am all for this new series! More videos about this please! ❤ u!

[@huskeys584]

how much will the biology/personal statement tutoring cost?

[@HollyGabrielle]

ok so i send this all out as a form but will eventually put it on the website to avoid having to send lots of emails! i did not expect that much interest but it is more popular than i thought! i also want to make it as accessible as possible, but i am pretty busy at the moment. so .... settling on a price was super hard! however, to the point, the personal statement help is £20/hour and this will be the same for the biology tutoring for first sign-ups. the biology tutoring price will then probably increase slightly due to a higher demand!!

[@amedeetje]

in September I started my training to become a teacher (I already had my Masters degree in English and Dutch). Halfway through the teaching course I got an offer to start as a fulltime teacher in the town where I live while finishing my teaching degree. Looking back at it now, I'm happy I accepted the job because I learnt so much and earned money as well. However, the combination of the fulltime job together with the course was SO so so hard 😭😭😭

[@sophielouise4933]

Definitely a how you did essay plans would be helpful for me 💗 absolutely love your channel 🥰

[@evi818]

I wish you was my teacher!!!! I love your videos❤️❤️❤️

[@huskeys584]

can’t wait for this series omg thank u

[@studywithanna]

I’ve been waiting for this! I will be studying in the summer for some retakes 😔 so this video has been useful 💗

[@majajuric2396]

I want somebody to love me as much as Holly loves her plain paper. 😆😝

[@user-fy9lv9qs7v]

Please please please the how to make essay plans! That would be awesome

[@rebarobi]

Could you maybe scan a sample of your notes and put them on a google docs or dropbox, or on a website so we could download them and actually see them? That would help allot :-)

[@lesfigues]

i really think that revising is a personal process for me taking notes never NEVER worked, but still thanx for the video

[@violett212]

I really want to go to oxford university. But watching ur videos make me want to go to Cambridge

[@sarahsworld3912]

WOW, I like this kind of videos!! Can you do a video about your university memories , it would be great!!!

[@frances1227]

When I make notes I have to do them all neat and colourful because it makes me happy to go back and revise and make them, otherwise I know I just wont revise

[@Unknown-fu8xw]

I love these kind of videos plz make more👩‍🎓

[@roshanaykhalid3023]

plain paper has really made a change

[@pradnyatate9577]

I'm motivated 😊🤗 God she's very inspiring. ❤💋

[@sheytruth5540]

Hey Holly Thanxs so much 4 the videos😍😍 They are so useful

[@HDKidt]

We need more exam secret videos!

[@philippaettrick7012]

I LOVE the idea of this! ❤️

[@gourihanishagondi4237]

hello Holly!....really love your tips... love from from India !😀

[@suki7333]

Very useful video. Would also be helpful if you would be willing to share an actual copy of your notes so that we can understand your technique better. The other thing I'd appreciate would be if you could make a video on how to answer questions in exams. I find that a lot of us, despite having revised, may not do as well in exams because we don't know how to address the question properly and phrase the answers in a way that directly answers the question (especially for essays).

[@nuradilahkartini7965]

yay first 💖 love u Holly!!!

[@prathibhaparambath9123]

Great Holly!.. Congrats on your victory.. You keep on inspiring me to be a productive person.. I have started following veganism inspired from yours... Keep inspiring and love you loooootssss ❤️❤️😘

[@SooyouninAustralia]

You inspired me!!!! Thankss

[@KevinArdala01]

Were there any recommended textbooks for biochemistry and pathology during your course?

[@HollyGabrielle]

the cell is good in general for biology, but i didn't use any for path!

[@KevinArdala01]

Thanks for the reply, I'm currently reading the The Cell now, so that's good to know! 👍

[@dr.triggerd222]

thx u so much for this i'm so anxious about starting uni in september help my science knowledge is so rusty

[@Kellymtg9826]

Hollyyyyy, please make a night routine video !!!!

[@HollyGabrielle]

on my list!

[@shiuansu4048]

Hey Holly, May I ask how often did you revise your own notes?(not only just the flash cards). And will you keep all revision papers? Thank you !

[@veriluticu3843]

Why don’t you sell the notes for alevel students.that would be really helpful

[@namashyamishra7129]

You're my motivation for everyday study

[@miacalder9788]

These videos are soooo helpful, thankyou soooo much 💕💕

[@beyourself8476]

I Love your videos and you really inspire me so thank you 😍

[@hkhan0836]

Hello holly Gabrielle YOUR ACTUALLY SOO AMAZING👍🏽👍🏽😍😍❤️❤️❤️ I just wanted to ask if your tutoring cost money and how much it costs

[@maddidaisy]

"cos you know oh my gosh plants?!!?!!" - holly the vegan

[@chloenicolas5626]

I have an exam tomorrow and instead of revising I'm here watching your video😂

[@Thefitty]

good luck haha!

[@generalesdeath7263]

Me too 😂 good luck

[@chloenicolas5626]

@@generalesdeath7263 thanks! Good luck too!

[@chloenicolas5626]

@@Thefitty thanks

[@miranda22haha]

Same 😂

[@PaulaAngles]

Loved your video!! 💛 Still wondering what you use the blue for though? 🤔

[@inoel678]

Can you please restock the black hoodie? I would love to buy one!

[@Thefitty]

*Whoohoo, the deets are out! :)* Do more study-with-me's!

[@vmcnamara2391]

Holly. Very exciting news. I did school direct as a career change and I am now a biology teacher . Would be happy to share my experience if you are interested. Could link up via email. Vivien x 🎀🎀🎀

[@pratikkarki2398]

The notes in the video are more than what i made in my entire 6 semesters

[@Thefitty]

*I know you have tutoring services online, but does anyone else think Holly should have one for DANCE?!* Holly would you consider this?:)

[@HollyGabrielle]

i have new ideas EVERY DAY hahahaha

[@Thefitty]

@@HollyGabrielle Excited to see them!

[@jinyanli4370]

Hi, Holly. When do you make your revision notes? After class immediately or?

[@srivallikasumaanchatti7096]

I am first and you are so inspirational Holly and cute tooo

[@anjumohan139]

Good job

[@MsUnknown007]

Can u tell ur techniques for keeping your notes in mind

[@straykidsactually]

My result is on 15 July....Please pray for me..I am very scared and stressed out...

[@cha295]

Good luck!!! 💗💗💗

[@shwetathakur1108]

I love your videos holly

[@itsfriedpotato]

Hi Holly! Due to family reasons I’m having to move from an IGCSE system based in Asia to a school in England, probably London, to study A-level or IBDP. I’m then planning to either study in the UK or the US for design/architecture… Do you maybe have any advice/tips or anything I should look out for in this change?

[@LaurenGrizzly]

not Holly, also not in the UK educational system but if you want to get into design, try to get your a-levels and GSCE's in both math/ physics and design courses. Most design students I know struggle with physics because they were so focused on only design courses!

[@itsfriedpotato]

Lauren Grizzly thanks 🌟🌟

[@shazzzz0]

I wanna be organized 😩but in times it gets hard

[@peng5758]

totally can relate hmm

[@lissieabigail3219]

Was your course at university all exams or did you do coursework as well? X

[@BoilsonA]

You need to do Higher deploma in Education. I assume you are looking to do secondary school teaching?

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

would you like to be a lecturer at a university? Or as I know you are interested in conservation and the environment, would you consider a job as a conservation scientist or biologist/zoologist? also do you not get nervous speaking in front of a class? considering you said you had social anxiety? I have social anxiety and would never be able to speak in front of people, i would freak out and probably faint!

[@bbsaproductions]

Hi I have a minimalist wallet company! and I love the content you're posting and if you're interesting in getting sponsored, let me know :)

[@sheytruth5540]

Guys, I have a serious problem with additional maths😕 Am I the only one..

[@katarinacavara7673]

I discovered plain paper when I was still in highschool it was absolute game changer.. I fell in love with that fredoom of plain paper.. P. S. Feel your dislike on highlighters.