SIXTH FORM TIPS & ADVICE FOR YEAR 12 | revision, free periods, making friends ⋆｡❀

[@bethowen7238]

as someone who has just finished year 13 - i definitely found the biggest jump was from year 12 to year 13 in terms of content and difficulty but also because you’re trying to do 10 things at once: applying to uni, learning to drive, working a part time job etc etc. if im honest, i really wasn’t ready for how big of a difference it was. it can be really hard to find a balance and there will be periods of time where you burn yourself out so please make sure you look after yourself and be patient. it’s going to be a hard year but you can absolutely do it

[@thv_vibezz]

I'm scared bc none of my friends are going to the college I'm going to and I'm not good at making friends which is bad but im planning to fully work on myself this summer

[@megxn491]

samee i’m trying to be more confident as i’m going to a school where no one knows me, God willing, but we’ll be fine x

[@jessicabarrett9358]

Same I’m starting college with no one I speak to

[@rieluvs]

same 😭 im literally so nervous to meet new people

[@demihobbs283]

Same, I can just never think of any good conversation starters 😂

[@strawbeary.6501]

a good thing to know is that everyone is opened to making new friends! Especially when entering a completely different environment ❤ hope it goes well for u

[@aimeemckillop224]

Pls do a school supplies haul , I found this video so helpful for revision especially biology for my course I’m doing I’ve so much anatomy n physiology / bones body and cardiovascular system etc

[@kezziahhh]

how did you find biology??

[@aimeemckillop224]

@@kezziahhh I love anatomy and physiology, only part I found not so great was plant biology x

[@TobiNagle]

thank you so much I have been absolutly bricking it

[@gabbyidk5428]

going into year 12 next month and taking bio, them and English lit so this was really helpful thank u!!

[@mysteriouscrazziness7643]

I’m going into sixth form .. In September wow

[@Ghost-fh3lg]

same , what subjects are you planning to do in yr 12?

[@spacejunki]

same it’s mad

[@Ghost-fh3lg]

Its weird cuz its only going to be 2 years and then uni and its going so quick

[@spacejunki]

@@Ghost-fh3lg it’s gone so fast, yr 11 was a blur

[@christianhalstead1437]

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[@yasmin.fraserr]

thank you for this video! im going to college in september where i dont know anyone and i am slightly worried but thank you for this preparation

[@Cl0udPvP]

If I’m being honest, I care less about making friends, but more about getting the grades I need. I have friends all over the place, but here is one guy, that I’m best friends with. He doesn’t have as big goals as I do, I think, but he’s a mate, and I’ve known him for years.

[@temix_]

if he’s not on the same journey as you and is distracting you or making you fall behind please distance yourself your future and education is way more important.and it’s important to surround yourself with people of the same dreams and ambitions

[@Cl0udPvP]

@@temix_ exactly. That’s why I took a roughly 6 month break from talking to him through my GCSEs, and I got 5 grade 6s, 4 grade 7s and a single grade 8 in maths. Fast forward and we are still friends, because he understood my need to succeed. Ready to now attempt 3 A*s with the newly learnt skills I can take into A-levels

[@millieemoos]

thank youu 🩷 starting college in September and have already got so much summer work to do sooo nervous

[@Readwithmiaaa]

Going to study vocational media studies at college, so thankyou for this! 💗

[@demihobbs283]

This is so helpful!! 💖 I’ve been watching so many of these videos so I kinda know what to expect 😂 I deffo think I will struggle with the organisation aspect of college as my subjects are all quite heavy information loaded (even though I’m pretty sure most subjects are).

[@nevie8158]

This was so helpful, you're so pretty too 💗💗

[@haw4ii96]

Thanks so much I love your account ❤

[@b12095]

i’m an exchange student from Germany and I rlly don’t wanna do anything wrong hahah(I’m going next September), thank you for this :)

[@rowanemiily]

oh wow that’s so cool!! have fun :)

[@b12095]

@@rowanemiily thanks lovee

[@EmeliaEvie]

This is soooo helpful! 💕💕 I love your videos so much! X

[@leahjane77]

so helpful!!

[@Ghost-fh3lg]

what subjects r u going 2 study 4 year 12?

[@leahjane77]

@@Ghost-fh3lg i’m still choosing between PE, life and health sciences, geography and health and social care. i’m only choosing 3 sooo i’ll have to narrow it down. what about u??

[@Ghost-fh3lg]

@@leahjane77 i want to do bio,chem and psychology. what is life and health science (my sf doesnt have that)?

[@Ghost-fh3lg]

@@leahjane77 i applied for bio,chem math and eng lit but im was doing shet at gcse so i dont wanna risk my overall a lvl grade by doing math

[@yasmin.fraserr]

heyy rowan, do you have spotify? if so what is it? x

[@rowanemiily]

i do! i think it’s literally just rowan, but message my insta rowanemilyy and i’ll send the link if you can’t find it

[@Rachna5]

I honestly dk who to ask abt this but I wanna choose between 2 sixth forms and idk which one to choose so I'd be really grateful if anyone could help me out😭 One of the schools is further away and I don't know a single person going there and I went to the induction and I was completely alone cuz that sixth form is linked to a few schools so everyone had a friend group and I was the only one without a friend which was embarrassing but I found the school and teachers really nice and supportive. the other school is closer and I know a few people going there but there's also people I despise going there and I don't think the actual school is as good in terms of support compared to the one further away. so I'm so unsure of what to doo😭😭

[@damola2556]

I’m highkey, low-key in the same situation however, I’m just gonna choose the school with better educational needs despite the fact ppl I don’t like are going, I know I’ll find new friends :)) just stay optimistic

[@Rachna5]

@@damola2556 Yeah I think I’ve decided to go to the one with better education too because ik I’ll make friends it’s just the start is gonna be a bit more difficult 😭

[@tialahharris4030]

Friendship groups tend to disban at the start of sixthfrom anyway. You don't see it on induction day, but when the school year starts it's pretty obvious. People are in completely different classes, tutors and frees. It creates new dynamics, and makes it very easy to make friends, especially as everyone is suddenly a lot more mature and open to new people. I would suggest going with the more supportive school, as that will have a big impact on your education and the kind of person you become. However, if there are people going to the other one that you really want to stay in touch with, than it's fine to pick it just because of that. You can always stay in touch with people outside of school, but it's never the same as you aren't constantly seeing each other. I can't really offer much advice on the people you don't like, guess it depends on how bad they are. The distance factor is also a fair point against going to that sixthfrom. If it's a long walking distance, I would advise cycling. But if you have to take a car or bus then you can always listen to podcasts and music on the way, which can help you start the day on a good note. In the end it's your decision. I had a kind of similar decision to make, and what I did to help was make a list of pros and cons for each school, and I tried to imagine being in each one. Hope this helps and have a lovely rest of summer!

[@alishaoop2676]

woahhh im in the exact same situation

[@Rachna5]

@@tialahharris4030 I’m so glad I read this before school starts tomorrow thank you that was really helpful

[@hayatali-e9z]

can you do a levels as an international student w/o gcses but have finished grade 10?

[@kozas846]

Yes

[@strawbeary.6501]

do you think i should take core maths as well as bio, chem, psych?

[@rowanemiily]

only if you feel like you need to! at my college anyone who got below a 7 in gcse maths had to do it!

[@portablegoose]

hi, ik you weren't asking me but I think this is something I can help with a little. It depends a lot on what you want to pursue as a career or degree, and how much work you think you'll be able to manage. Core maths goes very well with those other subjects, and it can make your application to uni more attractive should you choose to pursue a STEM subject further. However, maths A level requires a lot of study regardless of whether it's core or not, so if you feel like the workload will be too much, it would be better to stick to three subjects. Generally, universities will prefer you get three good final grades than four that are average/below average due to not being able to manage them properly. If you think you can manage all of those at once, then I'd absolutely go with it! Core maths can really strengthen your ability in all those other subjects, especially where chemistry and psychology are concerned, and some degrees actually require maths to apply, just be be wary that it will mean you have significantly more work. If you aren't sure whether or not you'll be able to manage it, it may be a good idea to take it, then drop it later on if you're finding it too difficult. Lots of people change their subjects within the first month or so, so dropping one shouldn't be a problem.

[@strawbeary.6501]

@portablegoose thank you for telling me in detail ❤️ i think ill wait see if my gcse maths result is good and if not ill continue to work on it in core maths. I just feel like it would be a lot to balance for me bc i dont rlly know how to manage my time well enough to be able to do 4 subjects

[@michclle]

is pyschology harder if you didn't take it for gcse?

[@rowanemiily]

no, i didn’t take it at gcse and it was my strongest subject xx

[@tamaragraham1673]

"promo sm" 😢

[@rowanemiily]

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[@minyare]

Can I study A levels without GCSE as international student?

[@rieluvs]

you probably should do gcse before a levels, you can do igcse as an international student

[@minyare]

@@rieluvs Can I do IGCSE when I'm 16?

[@rieluvs]

@@minyare yeah im pretty sure you can

[@minyare]

@@rieluvs thank u soooo much for this information 🙏

[@hananasrah]

if you have done IB then yess

[@angelswannn]

i start college in september at 15 (14 rn) and im fr scared. Been homeschooled for a year i forgot how to interact 😭

[@rowanemiily]

good luck!

[@isabelleprince.474]

Thank you so much for this video! I was wondering what you use to make flashcards (as in where do you get the information from) ? 🤍

[@rowanemiily]

i use my notes from class or the textbook we get from college :) or i just search up other peoples flashcards & take inspo!

[@isabelleprince.474]

@@rowanemiily Thank you so much for this 💖

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