10 things you should know if you’re going to sixth form this year

[@thesupremecatlord3188]

Time stamps 1) First week 1:28 2) Get out your comfort zone 2:17 3) Free periods 3:12 4) "uNIverSItY kIDdoSS!!!" 4:07 5) GCSE/A-Level gap 4:57 6) Changing options 5:36 7) Revision resources 7:21 8) Further reading 7:47 9) "pERsONaL stATemENtS gUyS!!!" 8:50 10) Have fun tho 9:58 (apologies if it's a bit off)

[@starwarsandmore7327]

Apologise accepted

[@Alex-om1be]

I got A*AAB at a-level. Biggest advice: 1. Try and have high attendance. 2. Read around subject. 3. Look at course overview and tick off topics both in lesson and revision and this really is useful for breaking down the huge content. 4. Attend as many support sessions as you can. 5. Enjoy first year but be prepared to put in serious work after February year 2. Good luck

[@mxdmo]

What subjects did you take? If you don’t mind answering

[@chimchim-tata9181]

Who's going in sixth form this year? 🤚🏽

[@bartman156.]

me

[@cuboidmonkey3724]

I'm going into year 6 in England

[@asssher]

Me

[@Surfing566]

1. The first week go and talk to as much people that you can this is the perfect environment for it. 2. Be open to doing stuff outside your comfort zone, this will help you grow as a person. 3. Use your frees - - get on top of your homework and revision 4. Be prepared for teachers to go on about uni and don't get stressed about it. 5. Don't except a stars unless you seriously step up your game and grid more. 6. It's OK to change subjects, schools. 7. Stay on top of your revision resources this will help you with your end of year exams 8. Fuel your curiosity find out more about what interests you this will help you with your personal statement keep an academic journal 9. Don't stress about your personal statement 10. Enjoy yourself!! Make the most of your time!!

[@thatnorthenlas3907]

Whose going into year 12 next week? 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@azura1774]

I'm going the week after

[@mkalsterboy1234]

Im going into year 12 and I’m actually quite excited. However I do think that the following scenario will happen quite a lot lol: Everyone else in frees: doing their homework and being productive Me and my friends: *playing smash bros on the switch*

[@thatnorthenlas3907]

MK Alsterboy123 that’ll probably be me 😂

[@mkalsterboy1234]

ThatNorthenLas oh lol. U have that game too? Or ur saying u gonna slack off during frees as well?

[@zak3172]

Meeting my tutor groups/having assembly on Wednesday, then a day off and then "starting lessons" on Friday which I think means go to the classroom, meet ur classmates, and then have ur teacher lecture u about everything from what ull be learning, making friends, sixth form life to homework and things that makes the teacher angry "but as long as we don't do it we'll be fine" 😂

[@jess5661]

You look like a girl version of Caspar Lee

[@karthikayoganathan3168]

Omg yass😂😂

[@erikachatfield6020]

yes! she looks like theo lee

[@CharlotteVictoriaB]

This was sooo helpful thank youu x

[@justrhiannon]

Yay I’m so happy it was helpful! & no problem, best of luck with it all Charlotte! Xx

[@ayanahmed1282]

Charlotte Victoria Beeden ,

[@jazzinieradzik-burbeck8614]

Yes!! I’m already excited, I’m going into year 12 so this came at such a good time this year and I already can’t wait to see this, love your make up as well xxxxx

[@justrhiannon]

Hope you have a great year! Xx

[@tofu9798]

Which school?

[@megbailey2043]

This couldn't have come at a better time. Thankyou 😊

[@justrhiannon]

No problem, good luck with sixth form! X

[@alanacardoso3885]

Am I the only one that hears “sick form”? No big deal ur video was so helpful, thank youu

[@bartman156.]

I'm starting sixth form in September and I want to know, is it weird or bad that I'm not feeling stressed or nervous at all? Everyone I know is at least somewhat stressed or nervous yet I'm not.

[@emmy6170]

im not that stressed either,

[@dylantennisboyttv1608]

Thanks so much for the advice, its good going into year 12 knowing what to expect. Good luck in year 13 and your personal statement writing.

[@justrhiannon]

No problem! Thank you so much and good luck with year 12 :) xx

[@ShannonNath]

Omg you hype me up too much!! i love this, and omg what you said about teachers going on and on about uni is so true! x

[@justrhiannon]

Awe no! I love your channel! and literally, it drives me mad😂x

[@helenhamilton2544]

Your experience in sixth form 100% depends on the subjects you take. I did sciences and maths and its very different to humanities or English. Also this will make revising for the final exams so much easier - keep on top of revision notes and flashcards (make and keep for each end of topic test etc) and review at each half term/holiday. If you're applying to university and there's something about the subject that you are super passionate about, do extra reading or research because it shows you care. Teachers at my school kept saying that extra reading can make the difference between grades and this is true for certain subjects but don't let it stress you out. No one has time to do EVERYTHING, it's all about balance

[@justrhiannon]

I completely agree with you about literally everything you said here! Xx

[@helenhamilton2544]

Rhiannon Thank god ahhaa. If it was just me id be so worried 😬😂. Just finished sixth form so unfortunately I know the ins and outs, the ups and downs

[@hamzad417]

We don’t know yet until Thursday but we’re all praying 🙏🏾

[@mollyannedavidson6526]

Hamza I’m dying for Thursday! In a way I want to get it done and over with but I don’t want to get them as well lol. It’s so strange a piece of paper with a bunch of letters on it decides what we do for the next two years

[@hamzad417]

Mollyanne Davidson true just thinking about it proves how important it is for your future 😂😂😂

[@justrhiannon]

Try not to worry about it too much (I know people who got into my school who didn’t even get the grades but maybe that’s just my school?). Best of luck though! Xxx

[@mollyannedavidson6526]

Hamza it’s nerve wrecking! Best of luck to you! I hope you get what you want! 💛

[@hamzad417]

Mollyanne Davidson same 🙏🏾

[@avasidhu7168]

U look like a living doll in thumbnail. Lysm😙😙

[@oonaghsutton3766]

Could you do a video on your experience with A level history? xx

[@bat9856]

Sick-form 😂 (I’m just joking with you Rhi x ) Loved this though! A year 11 version would be greatly appreciated too!

[@justrhiannon]

I have no idea why I can’t say it properly 😂 and thank you, there is some year 11 advice in one of my next couple of videos xx

[@bat9856]

Rhiannon Awesome! Can’t wait to see it x

[@moony6169]

the only thing im scared of is making friends with people. me & a friend of mine even take the same subjects hoping to be in the same class TT but thank u so much for the tips, its definitely helpful

[@tigpooter3077]

I'm gonna have no school friends for the next two years. All my current friends are going to college and I'm the only one going to my sixth form, I'll still be talking to them outside of school at least, and that'll make it easier to get work don't 😂

[@euphoria1942]

Are you going to do a video on personal statement? Like how to write it and what to include.

[@justrhiannon]

Not sure yet, maybe I could do when mine is finalised xx

[@aena5995]

Omg i read ur description and i cant believe we share the SAME birthday and The SAME age!!! What is this sorcery!?

[@maddie2253]

A video about year 10 would be amazing, this video was amazing aswell

[@newlol6890]

Maddie yeah, i’m going to year 10 too rip

[@abihainsy3037]

I’ve just finished year 11 and I’d say please please please do your notes and flashcards as you go along because it got to year 11 and I felt so overwhelmed and ended up having to cram

[@justrhiannon]

I do briefly talk about that in a video coming up although if I’m honest i don’t remember too much about year 10 x

[@huangqian862]

Seriously. I would say write up and organise your GCSE notes and make sure you go home and rewrite them but CONDENSING THEM. Don't leave it to April of Y11 because you will panic and spend more time writing your notes than actually properly revising them. If you're struggling with maths, get a tutor at the beginning of Y11 or even better, Y10 if you're lucky enough to have enough money for it.

[@ceryscooper8597]

Maddie coming from someone who got all 8s and 9s, honestly, just enjoy year 10. it's not a big deal. enjoy your lessons and just pay attention to what's being taught lol. you'll probably get an end of year exam - revise for that but not too intensely, it'll just help you to find a revision technique that works for you for next year. don't worry about revising until maybe december of year 11, and even then all i recommend is doing some flash cards / going over revision guides just to recap what you did in year 10. then when april / may comes along all you have to do is go over what you already know before the exams start. seriously - don't stress! prioritise your health, physically and mentally. heck, there were days when i knew i had a gcse exam the next day but i had to focus on my own health so went for a two hour bike ride to clear my head. there's nothing wrong with cramming by the way! even the most prepared students will find themselves revising one subject the day before the exam just so it's fresh in their heads for the next day. this might not work for everyone but did for me. good luck and enjoy high school while it lasts x

[@susannawagstaff1595]

This video is so helpful, thank you!

[@arxxaa]

Are there any websites you recommend for AS/A levels because I’ve been struggling to find any resources :( love you btw!

[@deggs6960]

This was so helpful, especially the academic diary part! Thank you so much 😄

[@justrhiannon]

Pleased it was useful! And you’re very welcome :) x

[@saniyah3621]

One of the only helpful videos I’ve found thankyou so much x

[@Mia-rw8cp]

Thank you so much for this video Rhiannon, it’s made me feel a bit more relaxed about starting Sixth form next week! I’m doing history a level too 💗

[@justrhiannon]

No problem, really glad it helped. Good luck with sixth form as well, I’m sure you’ll really enjoy it :) xx

[@caitlincook2344]

I so wish I had heard this at the start of year 12😩😂 (also your makeup looks so nice in this video!!!x)

[@leila_t]

This was so needed, thank you! X

[@abihainsy3037]

Thankyou so much for this video! Also you look stunning x

[@thehistorian1638]

Thanks Rhiannon! This was really helpful! 💚

[@justrhiannon]

No problem! Xx

[@notzoebuckley]

if my college goes on about uni i’ll get annoyed more than anything as i don’t want to go😂 good video though!

[@beckydavis3268]

Really helpful video, thanks! X

[@leahj1613]

Lol i ain’t even done me GCSES yet and I’m already skipping forwards , gotta get the important stuff done first

[@Levi-iv3nm]

i'm done now. I'm kinda shook of a levels

[@tianaray6464]

What do I buy in terms of school supplies for sixth form ? Or do I get told on enrolment day?

[@ceryscooper8597]

Tiana Ray i'm wondering the same thing.. right now all i've got is a refill pad and a pen 😂

[@sia2761]

FAM I GOT U get a ring binder and lever arch file for each subject, keep ur work from the topic ur studying in the ringbinder so u can look back on it easily and revise etc, then condense and file all ur notes down into the lever arch file when u finish the topic. I keep a refill pad in a little plastic folder which i use instead of notebooks, cuz then u can file them in a folder with handouts etc. otherwise, just like a little pencil case with some pens and whateva u fancy (AND DEFO HIGHLIGHTERS), a pair of earphones and a usb cable to charge ur phone off the computers while ur working lol....worked pretty well for me last year (if u do certain subjects u might need specific stuff, the website for your courses should let u know tho)

[@tianaray6464]

Sia Janjua thank you sm xx

[@ceryscooper8597]

Sia Janjua oh my goodness thank you so much!! this helps loads xx

[@sia2761]

Cerys Cooper Tiana Ray good luck next year!! X

[@gemmatazzini3425]

This is wonderful! Thank you so so much! Xx

[@a.f.t3028]

Thank you so much for this video, it’s helped me so much, btw ilysmmm 💕✨🌎

[@justrhiannon]

No problem, so pleased it was useful xx

[@hannahkay4898]

Thanks so much for this! x

[@owenrichards2622]

Woah just found another awesome motivating KZbinr:))

[@aysh2261]

Definitely need this! ♥️♥️

[@Beauticole]

This was so so good!! Xx

[@justrhiannon]

Thank you! X

[@asmita6433]

this was really helpful!! thanks :)

[@rhiannonlois6880]

I’ve been wanting to watch this for a couple of days, but until today I didn’t know if I was even going to get into college ahah.

[@WinterfellEl]

all this is so accurate! Would you be able to do a video about Personal Statements as I'm really struggling w it?

[@justrhiannon]

Haha I’m glad you agree! And I don’t feel like I’m in the position to talk about it just yet as mine isn’t quite perfect but I will definitely consider doing it in the future xx

[@helenhamilton2544]

1. Write down anything that's springs to mind. You can rearrange and sieve through later but you need to see it all in one place. Write about why you want to study that course, what you have done to show you like the subject (e.g. Books, podcasts, lecture etc) , extra curricular activities which show that you are a balanced student. Sometime on the uni course website they'll tell you what they look for in a student for that subject- use those words or refer to those attributes. 2. Your first draft will NOT be your final draft. I think I ended up doing about 20 drafts from the first ever word document I wrote. Th end results was completely different. Completely. Don't be afraid of this. You'll get into the swing of it. My first draft was so cringy it makes me feel sick 😂 3. You will go over the word limit. Yes yes I know, right now it's probably more 'how am I gonna reach it!' But trust me, everyone ends up going over. When that happens you can really get picky with what you put in and the result will be a clear and concise statement. 4. Be completely honest but obviously if you have done things emphasise that. Don't just write 'I read X book and enjoyed it'. Say like 'I read X book and the chapter on Y really inspired me because......and I would like to discover more around this subject at university.' 5. Be yourself! Don't someone else to write it. You need to put your own stamp on it. They're gonna want to see who you are and as they aren't going to meet you, unless it's an interview subject, you need to out yourself across. The best way of doing that is to write it yourself and then get advice, but keep things in your words.

[@effyapples6219]

In your year but this video might prove useful Love you and Shannon soooo much 🌸

[@alexjacks0n2539]

Thanks for this vid I learnt a lot❤️xx love u xxxxx

[@kitseraphh]

The first tip scared me off

[@peace7467]

I have no frees? I have a full day off on Wednesday and I know I won't work as well in a comfortable/home environment

[@charlieturley1358]

How did you find Psychology ? I’m taking it as A level in September

[@lilliegreen2169]

Charlie Turley same😌

[@rosietaylor6614]

Love your videos!!!!

[@daphnejane536]

lovelots ur so pretty!!

[@chloesmallxxx873]

I have 11 frees a week and I use like 2 of them for work I'm hoping when I go back this year to be way more productive

[@soniasiddiqi1629]

what about getting driving lessons or learning to drive?

[@katiewood8329]

An A* at GCSE is a C at Alevels xx

[@Lin-mh7pf]

Well I'm screwed then

[@maireadhudson6523]

Katie wood I was told an E was like an A

[@cloudniineee7463]

Someone told me it was a D

[@ChampKill23]

pls do a back to school supplies haul!

[@Scarlzet]

what's a personal statement?

[@nicole.k5700]

Not even going into 6th form but I love ur videos 😅💕

[@justrhiannon]

Thank you xx

[@saada7970]

Yess😭😭I’ve been looking for a new sixthform video

[@allycrossingcloud]

how do you just talk to new people, like what do i say? As a socially anxious person, i have no idea how to just talk to people

[@justrhiannon]

I get you, i’m so socially awkward! Can never go a-miss with “hi my name is (name)”, “what subjects are you taking?”, “which secondary school did you go to?”, “what do you think so far (of sixth form/subjects)?” & hopefully conversation can just flow from there :) Everyone wants to make friends xx

[@jasminepanesar4398]

thanks babes x

[@serenroberts1960]

Year 11 2020 going into year 12 without doing GCSEs anyone???

[@svetlanasmirnov1084]

Same hereeee

[@phoebethomas3027]

Hey I was wondering whats your specification for history and if you recommend doing it for a levels

[@vita5561]

this was so useful! can anyone give me some advice im trying to decide between taking : pe business biology, chemistry and French I prefer some more than the others but people have also said to chose a levels that go well together and im not sure which ones do x

[@malikazafar2484]

This is very useful

[@Lola-pm5mw]

Can anyone help me and give me info about chemistry geography English lit maths law

[@yorkielover2676]

Yeah sorry I dont I can really help since I haven't started A-levels, but there's something called "Student room" and you can ask questions about anything there. I would defiantly make an account and put that question there or see if you can find individual answers from other people about each subject. Good luck! Let me know if it works

[@Lola-pm5mw]

@@yorkielover2676 thankyou I did look and couldnt really see much but thanks anyway

[@abigaillouise7452]

Quarantine?

[@Emine2727]

do you think even after a couple weeks, i could still change a subject?

[@justrhiannon]

yes, definitely! I switched mine after 2 and a bit weeks but some people waited a bit longer xx

[@user-sf1td2rq4g]

Anyone going to Esher college?

[@hayleyreyneke1905]

Your awesome

[@mahrinahmed8825]

Are you thinking about applying to oxbridge? x

[@justrhiannon]

No xx

[@lo9804]

Am I tripping or does she look like joe sugg (Thatcher joe)

[@lilliegreen2169]

that’s how mafia works I WAS THINKING A PRETTIER FEMALE VERSION OF CASPER oopsie

[@plsgoaway4551]

would you say 3 subjects in year 12 is better or 4 subjects and dropping one at the end of the year?

[@helenhamilton2544]

Keep with 4 until you're sure- hahah catchy tagline Subjects that seem like the best bet at the beginning of the year may turn out to be your least favourite by the end. Give it enough time to know for definite. The content of the lessons changes and you go through the specification and you may not like it. Also it will get harder and you may find you're naturally better at the other subjects. I know people who dropped weeks before final exams

[@katiew3684]

Pls can you do a gcse versioning xx

[@hamzad417]

When did you drop geography? And do you have to do an AS exam for geography?

[@justrhiannon]

A couple of weeks in and it depends on whether your school still does the As, mine doesn’t so I didn’t do one xx

[@hamzad417]

Rhiannon thanks

[@TA-os2ru]

Rhiannon for what reason? In the process of watching the vid now so you might answer in the video but if you don’t why did you drop geog I’m contemplating taking it?

[@justrhiannon]

Taz i got a gut feeling that it wasn’t for me and I didn’t particularly enjoy the lessons because they were all physical geog xx

[@emma_xx_xx5908]

What uni do u want to go to

[@MellyCharlotte]

I didn’t need this but you look well cute in the thumbnail

[@justrhiannon]

Aw thanksss:) forever thanking Facetune for making me look less shiny xxxx

[@user.004]

Whose going to sixth form next year 👇

[@yorkielover2676]

mee. Having induction days this month. Nervous as.

[@zohrabaig397]

I’m so nervous wtff

[@louise6119]

What A Levels are you doing? Xxxx

[@alishaa2555]

Did you get your AS level results?

[@justrhiannon]

Didn’t do As xx

[@emmakenyon1967]

I’m going into second year of sixth form and I’m going to fail 😂😂

[@jamesshek4441]

How hard is it

[@rishigembali6066]

Is a level maths hard?

[@itachi6336]

Yes.

[@moelester4657]

look at my name

[@isobel1189]

This was so helpful! Thankyou Rhiannon! xx

[@AddittiAgrawal]

honestly needed this sooo much! thank you :)