Year 11 Advice | What I Wish I Knew Before & My GCSE Experience!

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  • @berkaygungor1414
    @berkaygungor1414 6 років тому +292

    A message to all the future year 11's out there:
    Do not start stressing about how your failing certain subjects just because you got a poor grade in your mocks, i started year 11 of with a grade 3 in RS and ended up with a grade 9 in my GCSE's. If i done it, so can you !

    • @karthika3386
      @karthika3386 5 років тому +9

      What helped you grade up??

    • @eggles5123
      @eggles5123 4 роки тому +4

      I’m currently at a grade 1 for RE

    • @hafsamohamud8412
      @hafsamohamud8412 4 роки тому

      Estimated a 8 getting 5s in yr 11, help.

    • @4stunna
      @4stunna 3 роки тому

      @@hafsamohamud8412 how did it go.. 🥲

  • @chloepurple6754
    @chloepurple6754 6 років тому +638

    I'm about to start year 11 and I do NOT feel ready at all. I feel like I'm way too young, and I'm worried about whether I'll be motivated enough to actually do revision. Even during this summer I've found it hard to make myself sit down and do any work.

    • @noorhashmi3161
      @noorhashmi3161 6 років тому +82

      OMG tell me about it! Regret not making my notes from Year 10 either and it's almost the end of week 3 and I've done nothing! Lord have mercy on me.

    • @gracefadele4854
      @gracefadele4854 6 років тому +15

      Me too😭😭😭

    • @TheOnlyTalia
      @TheOnlyTalia 6 років тому +33

      i haven't done any revision yet, and i'd like to say that i will but knowing myself i won't. also need to do my media coursework while i'm on vacation fml

    • @oliviarose9676
      @oliviarose9676 6 років тому +16

      Thank god I'm not the only one! I started writing title pages for revision for science and maths but only because I enjoy laying it out neatly. After writing things out I don't go over them so everything has just gone over my head. Really not ready for year 11

    • @zahraaxox1267
      @zahraaxox1267 6 років тому +1

      Chloe Purple girl I can relate :/

  • @lookunderyourtable8503
    @lookunderyourtable8503 5 років тому +44

    Who else is starting y11 in september

  • @heatherflorence124
    @heatherflorence124 6 років тому +411

    Class of 2019/2021??? ❤️

  • @sophieanderson4561
    @sophieanderson4561 6 років тому +115

    what you said about competing with people to make others feel bad really touched me as i get really sensitive about my grades and what others get, but after watching this im going to walk into year 11 open minded and focusing on me and my grades. im no longer going to worry about pleasing other people but do what i want to do! thank you laur xoxox

  • @Diya.B.
    @Diya.B. 6 років тому +124

    This was really helpful, and I like how it focuses on self care because those are sometimes overlooked. I _do not_ want to burn out this year. 😂

  • @moema9304
    @moema9304 5 років тому +8

    class of 2020 let's gooo

  • @rebeccalouise6622
    @rebeccalouise6622 6 років тому +57

    Honestly so stressed about year 11, I'm dreading it

  • @tannimarshall7458
    @tannimarshall7458 6 років тому +88

    This is so helpful, I'm going into year 11 so I really appreciate your personal experiences and tips ♥️

  • @user-ux2fm2iz7l
    @user-ux2fm2iz7l 6 років тому +5

    Tip summaries:
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  • @llllllllllllllllaura
    @llllllllllllllllaura 6 років тому +48

    just finished year 11 but guess what here i am because i cant get enough of you haha x
    but also im curious to hear your personal experience so here i am 🧚🏼‍♀️

  • @hollylevitt1237
    @hollylevitt1237 5 років тому +10

    I keep panicking and crying not gonna lie and I feel like I can’t talk to my friends as they’re all gonna get 9’s without revising at all and just don’t understand but this video helped a bit so thank you x

  • @theasaurus_x
    @theasaurus_x 4 роки тому +5

    I'm going into yr 11 this year.. I still remember walking to my first day of Primary..

  • @hrk7862
    @hrk7862 5 років тому +5

    Class of 2020 ✨

  • @ishahussain5369
    @ishahussain5369 6 років тому +29

    I'm just scared about the maths gcse cuz I don't understand the way my teacher teaches it 😭 Also feel like I have to get all A*s to beat my big bro cuz he got all As n A*s

  • @Ella-ex8um
    @Ella-ex8um 6 років тому +29

    This video came at a good time as I’m going into year 11 and honestly I feel so anxious about! This video is helping me so much!!

  • @leylaheibe3444
    @leylaheibe3444 6 років тому +35

    im doing my exams this year.. thank you so much for this video!!

  • @akiraferreira403
    @akiraferreira403 4 роки тому +2

    1- Exams are not the end of the world - Don't overthink, try to enjoy it and don't compare yourself.
    2- Make notes as you go along - do them after school so you'll only have to revise it by GCSEs.
    3- Get out of friendship drama and toxic people - focus on your education & surround yourself with positivity.
    4- Don't compare yourself - ignore people who brag too.
    5- Push through it - it'll go by very quickly and you won't need to go through it ever again so do your best.
    6- Make sure you cover the entire specification - make checklists and do small things every week to get your resources done by April.

  • @nakamotoyuta2311
    @nakamotoyuta2311 5 років тому +22

    i've got five weeks and two days until i am a year 11 it has gotten to the point i am that paranoid i'm watching these early

  • @kristabelibuaka9738
    @kristabelibuaka9738 6 років тому +1

    I’m about to start year 11 and I’ve watched so many videos like these adopted new skills and how I can change my lifestyle to reduce stress they’ve helped me so much but then I came across yours and I thought let me give it a watch I’ve absolutely loved yours and i don’t know why but your video was very relatable I felt like you were my future self giving myself advice on going into year 11 this was great and I loved it 💕I recommend everyone to screenshot every tip she has made and remind yourself of it I finally feel like I’m ready for the year 🎉🤗

  • @neehafarid1812
    @neehafarid1812 6 років тому +4

    What A Video👏🏼👏🏼
    Youu made me more confident for year 11 😌x

  • @twogenders768
    @twogenders768 5 років тому +3

    Thank you so much!!!! Excellent advice!!!! I will certainly be using this as I will be starting year 11 in September!!! This is genuinely the best year 11 tips/hacks/advice video that I have seen yet!

  • @sophiem3375
    @sophiem3375 6 років тому +20

    ahh thank you so much for this, i'm going into year 11 and i'm shook x

  • @bethwalkerhughes9873
    @bethwalkerhughes9873 6 років тому +5

    This video could not of come at a better time. I’m going into year 11 this year and I am feeling extremely unprepared and a little anxious as it’s coming closer and closer. Thank you so much for this Laura!! 💗💗

  • @abignoux
    @abignoux 6 років тому +15

    this is what i needed i want to be as stress free as i can next year :) thanks for all the tips xxx

  • @cerysjones5549
    @cerysjones5549 6 років тому +5

    I've just finished year 11 and honestly, this is perfect advice for people going into year 11, keep up the good work, love you.

  • @coolcupcakes1396
    @coolcupcakes1396 6 років тому +27

    I’m going to year 10 and this actually help though this is aimed for year 11s

    • @eliselumley
      @eliselumley 6 років тому +8

      make notes throughout that year cause like by the end of year 10 its way too much stuff to go over at once. Also ask your teachers for the specification cause that can help you stay organised.

    • @OfficialKorSide
      @OfficialKorSide 6 років тому +4

      while you have time: MAKE NOTES ON UR YEAR 9 STUFF. trust me. just do it. once you get to your mocks you will NOT want to look back on the stuff you did in year 9 lol. good luck b you'll be fine

  • @hannahmorgan2842
    @hannahmorgan2842 6 років тому +3

    The other week I was having a mental breakdown to one of my teacher and she just sighed, and went “honestly GCSE’s don’t even matter” and I was like thanks queen what a babe xx

    • @LaurMedley
      @LaurMedley  6 років тому +1

      Ahh I hope you’re ok! Just do your best & remember that your mental health is WAY more important than exam results :)

  • @txara
    @txara 6 років тому +1

    Wow this has got to be one of the best videos about back to school. Everything u said was relevant and yet calming? I’ve been stressing a lot about year 11 and what you’ve said rlly put things into perspective. Thanks for that 💙

  • @OliviaSomersille
    @OliviaSomersille 6 років тому +22

    I love thissss

  • @linaa.4481
    @linaa.4481 5 років тому +1

    “If you are not well mentally or physically, you have to work on that”
    Omgg thank you, I needed to hear this. As someone struggling with mental health issues, it’s so hard to find the motivation to study and do my work. I can barely get out of bed and then looking at others working hard while I’m unable to get my shit together makes me feel worthless :/

  • @pamplemousse01
    @pamplemousse01 6 років тому +1

    i told myself when i went into year 11 that i will have all my revision cards and notes finished before may and june yet i was basically teaching myself all the content for the exam the night before. they say you shouldn’t cram but i did and it worked and i ended up getting two 9s, three 8s, a 7, two 6s and two 5s :) good luck you’re gonna need it!

  • @atilorgat1916
    @atilorgat1916 6 років тому +7

    You’re very motivational and I am going to yr 11 you made me feel more assured becuz I was scared ! ❤️

  • @adeyesubs2168
    @adeyesubs2168 5 років тому

    ur such a preach! I think that we should all put our health before our exams as well because if you are stressing about your exams and you do your exams it can affect you as a person so I also think that throughout year 11 doing meditation, practicing self love and self care can really help with making you feel better about yourself and it can really uplift you 💖

  • @mhcgirl
    @mhcgirl 6 років тому +13

    I'm going into year 11 in September and found this video really helpful, realistic and calming. thank you for your help and I hope you get the results you deserve x

  • @louisecynberg4487
    @louisecynberg4487 6 років тому +84

    Who else is watching, terrified...

  • @jungsu_
    @jungsu_ 6 років тому +9

    Thank you for this video 😙 I needed this. Now I think I am ready for the next year

  • @dollsrus1690
    @dollsrus1690 5 років тому +1

    Im doing my GCSEs this year thank u so much this vid u gained a new subscriber 💕

  • @sadierawson45
    @sadierawson45 6 років тому +5

    This was so helpful, thank you. I feel so nervous for year 11 and my exams but this has helped so much ❤️❤️

  • @ClareKix
    @ClareKix 6 років тому +23

    We had mock mocks just before the summer and these were my grades: (I didn’t do one for French or computer science)
    Maths: 7
    English Literature: 5
    English Language: 6
    Biology: 6
    Chemistry: 6
    Physics: 5
    History: 4
    Honestly, I’m happy with that however my history really let me down. I’m not going to say I did an awful lot of revision as we only found out a week in advance and my teacher has 1 day off each week which is really frustrating considering I would have liked higher.
    If I can replicate what I did for the other subjects to get a grade higher at the end of year 11, that would be great. Your tips really helped me, Laura, so thank you for that. Now I’m not as nervous as I was xx

    • @riffatparveen3607
      @riffatparveen3607 5 років тому +1

      Congrats

    • @darkacademiac
      @darkacademiac 5 років тому

      what would be your advice for maths, i struggle with it sooo much and i have sucha shit teacher 😭x

    • @maiz3558
      @maiz3558 5 років тому

      @@darkacademiac YE, i need help in maths too

  • @meganstell2439
    @meganstell2439 4 роки тому +1

    Class of 2021!!!❤️❤️

  • @emilia349
    @emilia349 6 років тому +36

    im going into year 11, im so not mentally prepared 😩

  • @Maryami674
    @Maryami674 5 років тому +3

    Most useful yt video ever! ❤️

  • @Alice-hn1mq
    @Alice-hn1mq 6 років тому +5

    this is going to be so helpful ! love you Laura x

  • @miabewell4774
    @miabewell4774 6 років тому +2

    This is so helpful loved all the useful tips you have given, I feel more comfortable now as I’m going into year 11 😯😇

  • @becca7883
    @becca7883 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for such amazing advice! I am going into year 11 this current year and I was quite stressed about the process so thank you💜

  • @ruqiyaa
    @ruqiyaa 6 років тому

    Thank you so much for this video, it felt very heart-felt. It is nice to get advice for someone who works hard for their own goals and not for the grades. Love you xxxx

  • @beckilucy2809
    @beckilucy2809 6 років тому +1

    I’m watching this the night before school, I start year 11 tomorrow, thank you so much for this video, I feel a lot more relaxed now Xx anyone else going into year 11? Xx

  • @KitBetts-Masters
    @KitBetts-Masters 5 років тому +1

    Great advice! Never compare yourself to other students. Be proud of any grade as long as you've worked hard for them! 🦍

  • @anushagoodman9710
    @anushagoodman9710 6 років тому

    loved this- sometimes people go on about how gcses are the end of the world but mental healthy and wellbeing is much more

    • @Home-u6g
      @Home-u6g 6 років тому

      Yes but most people can do both

  • @lottie6228
    @lottie6228 6 років тому

    I actually feel so much calmer about going into Year 11 now, thank u so much and love this! xx

  • @georgialees1026
    @georgialees1026 6 років тому

    I’ve just finished year 13 and I think you’re advice for year 11 is spot on! A levels are different in the aspect of the amount of pressure but I’d even say some of this advice is helpful for year 12. Well done you! Xxx

  • @claudiaperryman8118
    @claudiaperryman8118 5 років тому +1

    lovely words of wisdom lauren i really needed to hear this 😂💗🥰

  • @Palms02
    @Palms02 6 років тому +2

    class of 2018/2019 - I don't feel like I am ready for this year, these tips really helped thanks x

  • @cheyennemccarthy4034
    @cheyennemccarthy4034 6 років тому

    This is so helpful for me as I’m going into year 11, I’m so stressed about it becasue i really don’t know what to expect. Thank you so much for all of the tips and advice towards year 11.

  • @immiecox4574
    @immiecox4574 6 років тому +2

    I’m going into year 11 this year and I’m honestly so scared for exams and revision :( this video helped so much so thank you💗💗

  • @sophieanderson4561
    @sophieanderson4561 6 років тому +1

    thank you so much for this video laur! ive been watching your channel since your first video and as someone whos in the year below you, youve not only helped me but inspired me throughout my gcses. i wish you the best ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @caitlintamla7586
    @caitlintamla7586 6 років тому

    I finished year 11 this year, I honestly agree with your tips. To any students who are about to start their GCSEs, follow this advice!!

  • @Francesca-nf4nb
    @Francesca-nf4nb 6 років тому +1

    This was so helpful! I've been really anxious about going into year 11 and have been stressing myself out with trying to make sure to work this summer before year 11. This has given me the motivation to continue working to achieve my goal and view this work as something that is necessary for my future and not something boring or "a waste of time" 😂lol . Anyway I want to thank you for this video and all your study videos and I wish you all the best for results day and am looking forward to watching your future videos as your channel develops and changes as you start college.
    Francesca x

  • @milliebethgreen
    @milliebethgreen 5 років тому +2

    i’m about to start y11 in september x thank you for this laur ily x❤️❤️❤️

  • @louiselast6541
    @louiselast6541 6 років тому

    OMG Laur that was amazing!! You said some amazing advice which should really help all the yr11s! Wish we had something like that for when we went to yr11 !

  • @umidklmaox5799
    @umidklmaox5799 6 років тому +3

    omg i needed this so muchhh
    also do a how i edit my intro I love it

  • @soniasiddiqi1629
    @soniasiddiqi1629 6 років тому

    Honestly this video is so flipping helpful.Thank you so so much for putting the time to make this for us

    • @LaurMedley
      @LaurMedley  6 років тому

      I’m so glad it’s helpful! You are welcome!! X

  • @idkk1
    @idkk1 6 років тому +4

    this is so helpful! thank you so much

  • @medicinewithindia
    @medicinewithindia 6 років тому

    Ive only just started watching you and honestly this is an amazing video. When you spoke about mental health and not aiming for 8s it gave me shivers 💗💗💗such an amazing video xxx

  • @tashaezeh3047
    @tashaezeh3047 6 років тому +1

    This video was so helpful and really motivating, much appreciated

  • @rachelgreen3392
    @rachelgreen3392 6 років тому

    this is really great advice! I’ve just found your channel and I’m away for a binge watch of your videos xxx

  • @alarae1840
    @alarae1840 6 років тому

    This was so helpful to watch, so thank you. Your advice gave me more motivation to try harder and not procrastinate because to be honest, I do that all of the time 😮. Thank you again☺️

  • @shvnzay
    @shvnzay 6 років тому +1

    I thought you already did a video like this and I was looking for it for ages 😂😂 then it just popped into my feed lol

  • @leahj1613
    @leahj1613 6 років тому

    Thank you for making this video, it has helped me so much and I'm so much more confident in going back to school and into year eleven now thank you 😊 xx

  • @meganquinn9921
    @meganquinn9921 6 років тому +1

    ive been struggling with anxiety for a while now and that has caused me to have a low attendance going in to year 11. all of my teachers are saying that i shouldn’t stay off but i dont listen to them because im putting myself first. and i know when im not mentally well enough to be in school :)

  • @itsxavybx
    @itsxavybx 6 років тому +2

    thank you so much laur, i'm going into y11 and i needed this! ❤

  • @sofiakohutova1222
    @sofiakohutova1222 6 років тому +1

    You are soo wise for your age, that´s great. Really like your videos♥️

  • @daisyhale6996
    @daisyhale6996 6 років тому +8

    thank you so much for this! I’m going into year 11, and you have helped me so much xxx

  • @softglow9
    @softglow9 6 років тому

    This is so inspiring, thank you so much 💕
    I haven't done any work over the summer, and my school told me to revise...but I'll try my best when I start.

  • @ambermiddleton-jones5928
    @ambermiddleton-jones5928 4 роки тому

    tysm, this really helped me i’m going into year 11 in about a week and 3 days :)

  • @elsafairytale5998
    @elsafairytale5998 6 років тому +6

    I just finished year 11 and I watched loads of advice videos the summer before year 11 and I didn’t listen to any of them but I wish I did

  • @caitlin4265
    @caitlin4265 4 роки тому

    This is such a good advice year 11 video

  • @MarianaGomezx
    @MarianaGomezx 6 років тому +1

    Omggg just in time! Tomorrow I start eleventh grade! Love this thanks so much❤️❤️❤️

  • @daisy3382
    @daisy3382 6 років тому +7

    I needed this

  • @molliecatherine337
    @molliecatherine337 6 років тому

    this is exactly what i needed !! thank you so much, love your channel 💛💛

  • @userurdad
    @userurdad 4 роки тому +1

    I honestly love this it helped me so much and Id love to hae you as a friend your cool :)

  • @katozrippla1497
    @katozrippla1497 5 років тому +2

    Some of our teachers hate us writing down notes in notebooks, they say we aren't paying attention.
    Dude... If I'm not paying attention to what is being said, what the hell am I writing down then!!??
    Honestly, this video helped soo much, thanks!

  • @sumaya5288
    @sumaya5288 6 років тому

    im entering yr 11 and this has helped me feel better and motivated.THANKS!

  • @aliceharding4628
    @aliceharding4628 6 років тому

    going into year 11 this year and found this so helpful!! thank you💛💛💛

  • @MathsWithMelv
    @MathsWithMelv 6 років тому

    Great advice! Good luck for Thursday!

  • @charlottelever4284
    @charlottelever4284 5 років тому

    i’m stressing about starting in 4 days so i’m watching all your videos like this and the revision days

  • @kali3724
    @kali3724 5 років тому

    im about to start yr 11 and I don't feel ready but this gave me some great tips thank you

  • @RishikaSinghthetraveler
    @RishikaSinghthetraveler 6 років тому +3

    I cannot thank you enough for this video xx :) ❤️

  • @nafeesaa9453
    @nafeesaa9453 6 років тому

    This video just made me sooo much more relieved about yr11
    THANK YOU SO MUCH XD❤️

  • @MarianneSinta
    @MarianneSinta 6 років тому +1

    I really need this positivity thank you!

  • @mollymilliken3053
    @mollymilliken3053 6 років тому +1

    i start year 11 this year (northern ireland so it's a lil different than england) and this is gonna help so much!!!! thanks

  • @MelDiyx
    @MelDiyx 6 років тому +13

    i don't have the same system but i am going to 11th grade lol watching cus ilyyy

  • @jas_313
    @jas_313 6 років тому +2

    Thank you for this, I'm going into year 11 in september and I'm kinda worried, but for a slightly different reason compared to the average student. I have chronic pelvic pain, so I miss quite a bit of school. I can't control it, it's just how it is! But I'm so scared that it's going to hold me back, and I won't be able to reach my full potential - the grades I know I should be able to get. It's like I'm at a disadvantage before I've even begun!

    • @morebeansplease102
      @morebeansplease102 5 років тому

      I'm in the same situation, chronic illness sucks. We'll get by, don't worry too much

  • @jessicataafe1903
    @jessicataafe1903 5 років тому

    this was the most helpful video I have ever watched thank you ❤

  • @tylajohn6945
    @tylajohn6945 6 років тому

    Thank you so much. That wall i can say, you really opened my mind 💗

  • @Hannah-vi1uw
    @Hannah-vi1uw 6 років тому +1

    I am only going into year 10 but this is so helpful, thank you xx

  • @charlottewhysall7957
    @charlottewhysall7957 6 років тому

    i can already sense i am going to STUMBLE through this year but its true exams are not everything so thank you x

  • @hamna4174
    @hamna4174 5 років тому

    This was so helpful because of this bit 12:24 - 12:40 I fucked about so much in year 10 so this gave me hope

  • @georgenorth7816
    @georgenorth7816 6 років тому

    Thank you so much for this video, it was amazing so helpful. Your content is so inspirational.