Asking A* Student for Study Tips | A Levels and GCSEs

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  • Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
  • In this video I ask my friends, who happen to be some of the top students in my school, for their advice as we close in on GCSEs and A Levels.
    ⏱️TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 Intro
    01:24 Tips Begin
    01:20 Plan Revision Around Topics
    02:01 Think About the Future not the Past
    03:05 Use PMT
    03:39 Have Time Away from Revision
    04:25 Find What Works for you
    04:49 Go to your Teachers
    05:08 Make Topic Sheets
    05:41 Use Past Papers Well
    06:05 Stay Calm/Zen
    06:37 Don't be Afraid to Make Mistakes
    07:14 Past Papers (Essay Based Subjects)
    08:00 Special Guests?
    08:14 Blurting
    09:05 Be Unique
    09:56 Outro
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    Henry - N/A
    Sophie - N/A
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    Malachi - / notreallymalachi
    Ishaan - / revishaan
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 215

  • @tomforshaw8824
    @tomforshaw8824 Рік тому +259

    Man I wish my school had a cohort like this, everybody just messes about and you can’t learn anything in the classroom. I’ve had to learn all my content via myself.

    • @hprivate9114
      @hprivate9114 Рік тому +29

      Bro same its at that point where i actually will not go to any of my lessons next week why sit in a loud class talking not answering any questions for the hour when i could be silently doing a past paper

    • @dac8939
      @dac8939 Рік тому +12

      This kids will regret when they are older. You have a teacher who has a degree in the subject giving you free knowledge

    • @lujixcjml
      @lujixcjml Рік тому +1

      @@hprivate9114omg i completely agree

  • @elliottpryce2411
    @elliottpryce2411 Рік тому +268

    He's actually posting regularly now cmon 👍🏾

  • @kartinyau
    @kartinyau Рік тому +103

    1:30 That's a great inclusion in this video, actually. I've tried timetables, schedules etc. and they simply didn't work for me, and I am very glad I've realised this earlier on. While I am unsure whether that only happens to a minority of people, every subject/topic is time subjective.
    Truly don't recommend having set time blocks for planning out your revision, spend as much time as you need on that subject and attempt to balance it out with your other subjects. All in all, good luck everyone! 👍

    • @kwabenankyi
      @kwabenankyi Рік тому +7

      Great tip really helped me as well

    • @saltyypc3778
      @saltyypc3778 Рік тому +5

      i have never used a timetable, always just make a checklist and make sure over the day i get it all done. this is good as i am not looking at the clock waiting for my 45 munite session to be up, and it is so flexible

  • @zywei.
    @zywei. Рік тому +86

    cheers udoka, youve helped me so much since i started watching last year. gcses are in 2 days and honestly im feeling great. once again, just a massive thank you for what youve done for me and so many more! gl everyone on their exams :)

  • @MarioFabelo
    @MarioFabelo Рік тому +26

    This is seriously top advice, Udoka! It’s so cool that you got to bring students taking different subjects and all with different perspectives.
    Just as they said, there’s so much more than simply “studying”. The whole mental health aspect that comes into play. In the end achieving top grades comes to polishing the details.
    So glad to see you back in the game sharing top advice!! 👊🏻😃📚

  • @soleil291
    @soleil291 Рік тому +4

    love your channel and how your videos have a different approach and you always put sm effort into them - it truly shows! as always also great job on the editing and wishing you the very best🖤

  • @emmajayasundera6990
    @emmajayasundera6990 Рік тому +7

    THANK YOU SO MUCH UDOKA!! your literally Amazing !! Cheers to a Brighter future ahead of you!! Wishing you success in everything you do🙂

  • @aleeshabruce
    @aleeshabruce Рік тому +2

    Love this Udoka! Your editing is chef’s kiss 🤌🏽

  • @thisisraycity
    @thisisraycity Рік тому +15

    Your hair always does it for me! Share that hair tipp!😭
    This was so educative tbh! I am not afraid to fail but my parents! I don't want to fail them fr. I have always learned to be calm even when I do past papers and don't answer them right, I just learn and try again. I use flashcards as well very helpful.

  • @zohalhalemy7618
    @zohalhalemy7618 Рік тому +2

    thank u sm for this and good luck for ur exams!!!

  • @aprilslevin-irishdance8340
    @aprilslevin-irishdance8340 Рік тому +2

    I just recently starting watching your channel and I love your content about school it motivates me to keep studying thanks

  • @naomiolaoye
    @naomiolaoye Рік тому +6

    The intro itself is enough motivation for me to get myself together… damn😪

  • @miraatari781
    @miraatari781 Рік тому +2

    Loving the regular posts ✌🏽

  • @samomot5539
    @samomot5539 Рік тому +1

    It’s always the smartest people that are the most humble

  • @FORREALMEN29
    @FORREALMEN29 Рік тому +7

    Love your videos Udoka I’m in year 10 now and I have been watching you since year 9. I find your videos videos so useful. Wishing you the best of luck.

  • @Naiyaalis
    @Naiyaalis Рік тому +1

    This is dope. Extremely helpful especially since I do most subs they do. Thanks a lot🙏🏽

  • @malignusvonbottershnike563
    @malignusvonbottershnike563 Рік тому +1

    Bro I've got first year uni exams and I'm still watching this for tips lol. Physics and Maths Tutor gotta be best tip by far lol, saved me for A-level physics and computer science last year, I wish they went all the way up to degree level lmao. But yeah you've got a good group of friends, all driven and hard working, I reckon you've all got it sorted out

  • @editaudioaesthetic
    @editaudioaesthetic Рік тому +1

    Omg Udoka your hair and face were always adorable but you had a MAJOR glowup!

  • @ruhanfaruque
    @ruhanfaruque Рік тому +3

    first and i love ur vids ty so much for inspiring me to start studying more

  • @lesbiangoddess290
    @lesbiangoddess290 Рік тому +4

    Jesus christ you guys are not messing about. Im always so close to As and i just miss it by a few marks. I will be taking this on board as im about to go through this next week

  • @rosettegolda232
    @rosettegolda232 Рік тому +2

    Oh gosh I got here early. What a unique video idea. Thanks Udoka :)

  • @riciscrisis7751
    @riciscrisis7751 Рік тому +1

    Great tips and insights appreciate the uploads

  • @awourkuol1044
    @awourkuol1044 Рік тому +21

    Shish I've been watching you since Yr 9. You made studying so fun. Now am finally doing exams. What a journey. All the best everyone sitting for exams this coming week😊

    • @AngelDan-ux6pk
      @AngelDan-ux6pk Рік тому +2

      GOOD LUCK hope you do well❤️

    • @awourkuol1044
      @awourkuol1044 Рік тому +1

      @@AngelDan-ux6pk thank you so much❤

    • @jay1292
      @jay1292 9 місяців тому

      @awourkuol1044 what did you get?

  • @fatimaallawati947
    @fatimaallawati947 Рік тому +3

    I LOVED the second girl's advice bcuz of how close gcses are

  • @dils9107
    @dils9107 Рік тому +2

    GCSEs are in a few days too, thanks for making this video

  • @costeamara3966
    @costeamara3966 Рік тому +1

    This was so nice thank you 💕

  • @aryaaramkumar121
    @aryaaramkumar121 Рік тому +1

    Keep up your stuff mate!

  • @kinuubeywickrama8179
    @kinuubeywickrama8179 Рік тому +1

    this really helped ,e with my igcses next week
    thanks a lot

  • @Patrick-rp1li
    @Patrick-rp1li Рік тому +11

    The “It’s always sunny in Philadelphia” intro is class 😭

  • @cjjk9142
    @cjjk9142 Рік тому +23

    Blurting is a real life cheat code for GCSE. You can get 9s by only using it and minimum a B-A at alevel (ie because alevel is more than memory but still helpful).
    I’ve used it in the past to memorise the entire Tudor dynasty month by month, not kidding and in detail. (1485 to like 1600)

    • @user-pb5jt6xk2m
      @user-pb5jt6xk2m Рік тому +1

      im in yr 11 and will stit my gcse's in abt 2 days, but what do u mean a-level is more than memory i have heard from many that they are very hard, so would like to know how to prepare for a-levels in advance. And any advice for english and maths cuz im struggling in those subject and lit is the first exam for english.

    • @cjjk9142
      @cjjk9142 Рік тому

      @@user-pb5jt6xk2m you’re in y11. Focus on the GCSEs first fella
      Maths- past papers. Simple as

    • @kausarali9894
      @kausarali9894 Рік тому

      How would you suggest I blurt for smth like bio ?

    • @user-pb5jt6xk2m
      @user-pb5jt6xk2m Рік тому

      @@cjjk9142 come on anything will be helpful, i am focusing, btw any tips for eng lit?

    • @cjjk9142
      @cjjk9142 Рік тому

      @@user-pb5jt6xk2m i only got a 7 in English (my lowest subject) so not really the best advice giver tbh. For alevels do an hour a day mon fri and use free periods. It gets overwhelming if you leave it until a month before the exams

  • @sydneye965
    @sydneye965 Рік тому +1

    Loved this vid!

  • @dils9107
    @dils9107 Рік тому +1

    The GOAT is back again

  • @beyondallreason-du4pq
    @beyondallreason-du4pq 10 місяців тому

    You guys are incredible thank you very helpful 🙏

  • @just.here.for.the.vibes.tbh_
    @just.here.for.the.vibes.tbh_ Рік тому +1

    Informative video ....thanks a lot brother ❤ 💪

  • @ajaykumar-jh6hw
    @ajaykumar-jh6hw Рік тому +1

    Another banger of a vid

  • @breeze5387
    @breeze5387 Рік тому +1

    great vid, just started my gcses last friday hoping for straight As

  • @rohan_n23
    @rohan_n23 Рік тому +1

    Thanks bro! Amazing vid as always! Im very happy to be your biggest fan

  • @user-jq3qt8no7h
    @user-jq3qt8no7h Рік тому +1

    Bro is actually majestic

  • @asmayusuf7979
    @asmayusuf7979 9 місяців тому

    Im going to yr 10 and super overwhemled abt all the content this helped

  • @pratyasha279
    @pratyasha279 Рік тому

    Thanks for this!!

  • @lucasppopaj
    @lucasppopaj Рік тому +1

    Amazing vid!

  • @hawaali1148
    @hawaali1148 Рік тому +1

    i can’t lie, your fashion game >>>

  • @Mwesigwa_Jemimah
    @Mwesigwa_Jemimah Рік тому

    Different curriculums but same tips...thanks Udoka...much love from Uganda , East Africa❤

  • @just.here.for.the.vibes.tbh_
    @just.here.for.the.vibes.tbh_ Рік тому +2

    The Afro be afro-ing real HARD .
    IMMACULATE 🌟

  • @melisaakpnar1111
    @melisaakpnar1111 Рік тому +11

    The afro is on fire 🔥🔥🔥

  • @TWEEN3R
    @TWEEN3R Рік тому +1

    Glad your back but where have you been for this long broooooo

  • @user-hs4vx7dt5f
    @user-hs4vx7dt5f Рік тому +3

    Who is German and watching this?
    Loveee it...plyy more Day in the Life...they motivated me so hard!!!

  • @theempireofstud
    @theempireofstud Рік тому +2

    THIS VIDEO WAS FANTASTIC! But I couldn't watch it when it came out because I was studying 😭

  • @rseggddrgxffhfdfg
    @rseggddrgxffhfdfg Рік тому +1

    Love these videos

  • @jameshorrorproductions
    @jameshorrorproductions Рік тому +18

    I really love watching your videos, Udoka, you really inspire me to study more effectively, be productive and have a positive mindset in general. I'm currently studying a lot of hours per day (not too much) hoping to ace my next 3 science tests. Thanks Udoka for being a great motivator towards me!

  • @alio4219
    @alio4219 Рік тому +1

    top tier music choice

  • @marinefart9082
    @marinefart9082 Рік тому +1

    This is actually very helpful even tho i don't do A levels

  • @josephinecorstens
    @josephinecorstens Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much this really helped

  • @cubaclark
    @cubaclark Рік тому

    PMT 'detailed notes' are a godsend - got me an A* in biology

    • @rainyzack8134
      @rainyzack8134 Рік тому

      Are they really that good? Did you just use that then just answered questions

  • @toxicvm26
    @toxicvm26 Рік тому +2

    That feeling when udoka posts a new video😊😊

  • @rbntlly
    @rbntlly Рік тому +2

    goodluck bro, i was the guy in yeezy foam runners in the wireless baby keem moshpit that saw you backflip

  • @laminjarju6307
    @laminjarju6307 Рік тому +1

    Thank you man

  • @alfie66299
    @alfie66299 Рік тому +1

    GREAT VIDEO, BUT PLEASE MAKE ANOTHER DAY IN THE LIFE VIDEO PLEASEEEE

  • @Brokeclipr
    @Brokeclipr 3 місяці тому

    Thanks dud watching A*students is motivating like bro they worked freaking hard to get all these grades. Well I couldn't find any motivation in my school due to its current lvl 😣y'all kids got neg vibes. GCSEs r coming and this video was really useful♡

  • @Valentino016
    @Valentino016 Рік тому +2

    I do all of these tips already

  • @fatimaalshamsis5793
    @fatimaalshamsis5793 Рік тому +2

    thanks for your help

  • @wolfgangplayz2849
    @wolfgangplayz2849 Рік тому +2

    Broski I love your hair

  • @mariogoldan4351
    @mariogoldan4351 Рік тому +5

    Not the blurting 😂

  • @andersonalexis7595
    @andersonalexis7595 Рік тому +2

    Your videos make me want to study immediately

  • @homeofgiveaways9051
    @homeofgiveaways9051 Рік тому +3

    UDOKA, what are your tips for the day before a exam?

  • @AkiraDragon1
    @AkiraDragon1 Рік тому +1

    Nice!

  • @mustafakhawaja1146
    @mustafakhawaja1146 9 місяців тому

    Hey udoka I was wondering if u could make a video on how to make notes n how u make ur notes maybe u could do a comparison on ur new notes compared to ur old ones.Also congrats on ur A- levels

  • @br_matty8328
    @br_matty8328 Рік тому +1

    I remember you from Holywell, you and Zena held all of the athletics records

  • @reqssss
    @reqssss Рік тому +1

    Consistency>>>

  • @WeamVFX
    @WeamVFX Рік тому +1

    posted this a week later my gcse come on 😭

  • @abz7800
    @abz7800 Рік тому +4

    As another A star student I think the difference between the avg student and A star students is effort if you realistically study over 5 hours a day it’s very unlikely you won’t get A star ideally you want to learn everything before your teacher starts teaching

    • @A_-.328
      @A_-.328 Рік тому +1

      would you reccomend creating FC and covering contents over GCSE summer i really want all A*s and am doing Maths Chem and Bio for Alevel

    • @abz7800
      @abz7800 Рік тому +2

      @@A_-.328 i think you should do whatever learning method suits you best but I must say most a star students will heavily revise the corresponding books for their subject example for Chem and bio you need to really memorise the aqa books a teacher cannot go into the details required to get a star personally I think it’s impossible to get a star without memorising the books and just learning from a teacher and teacher resources I’ve never heard of someone doing that . Also I don’t think you should use flash cards for a level there is a lot of content .practice questions and constant revision is what you need for a level I’m also doing maths

  • @Unknown-el2zk
    @Unknown-el2zk Рік тому +3

    Damn, I recognise that Anthony guy. I think I was on the same summer school program as him at Cambridge

  • @just.here.for.the.vibes.tbh_

    South African here 💪

  • @ItsDavi32
    @ItsDavi32 Рік тому +1

    how did I know ishaan was gonna talk about blurting 😆

  • @arsenalnotwinningthe24league

    What unis do you have offers for? And what do you plan on studying? (If you don’t mind me asking)

  • @theion161
    @theion161 Рік тому +5

    GCSEs start in a few days. All 8s and 9s hopefully, will be gutted if I get more than a 7 or so.

    • @FrozenPrimordial
      @FrozenPrimordial Рік тому

      A future oxbridge/ivy league student eh, good luck

  • @ardy_x1496
    @ardy_x1496 3 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @VsyncG
    @VsyncG Рік тому

    🐐

  • @ziombla977
    @ziombla977 Рік тому +2

    Thank you and your friends so much for this video, now I just can't find motivation to study biology (now we have subjects about invertebrates and there is too much information about it imo) so I hope that tips will help me.

    • @ziombla977
      @ziombla977 Рік тому +1

      Btw is Jagoda from Poland? I am asking cause I live there and her name sounds polish

    • @udokafintelmann6803
      @udokafintelmann6803  Рік тому +2

      Yes she is !!

    • @ziombla977
      @ziombla977 Рік тому +1

      @@udokafintelmann6803 so I send greetings for her (and you hah)!!

    • @JagodaZuk166
      @JagodaZuk166 Рік тому +2

      Hey@@ziombla977 greetings for you too! Powodzenia na egzaminach!!💪

    • @ziombla977
      @ziombla977 Рік тому +1

      @@JagodaZuk166 hah dzięki wielkie 🥴

  • @olivergonzalezgarcia4663
    @olivergonzalezgarcia4663 Рік тому +1

    CHARMING.

  • @chonkycat123
    @chonkycat123 Рік тому

    What are your predicted grades?

  • @_reuben.biju_
    @_reuben.biju_ Рік тому +1

    Most of them chose CS, Maths and Physics. Me who chooses these 3 subjects bcs I am good at them, ended up getting D- in them... sad reality :( if only I wasn't lazy

  • @elliotfindlay1554
    @elliotfindlay1554 Рік тому

    Mate you need to start a podcast 🙏

  • @venomwarrior-brawlstars7972
    @venomwarrior-brawlstars7972 Рік тому +1

    do you sleep with a bonnet? how do you manage that hair when you sleep, like how often do you wash it in the shower

    • @udokafintelmann6803
      @udokafintelmann6803  Рік тому +1

      I do sleep with a bonnet, I’ll do a deep clean like once maybe twice a week

  • @pesogod1099
    @pesogod1099 Рік тому +1

    How do u have a chance to cover ur science paper 2s during this exam period ? Btw im half way through?

  • @Demon_HD7
    @Demon_HD7 Рік тому

    I currently doing all three sciences next year also what resources u recommend

  • @samiicl567
    @samiicl567 Рік тому

    Ur hair is so satisfying

  • @user-wy7pj
    @user-wy7pj 9 місяців тому +1

    hello,
    do you advise students who took s1 to go for s2 or m1 for year13?
    I have been told that m1 is similar to physics. I took physics in igcse and got A* even though I don't consider myself a big fan of physics and sometimes find it complicated. but i did not take physics for AS.
    As for s1, I found it easy but boring.
    what would you advice me to with? s2 or m1?
    Thank you for your time

    • @nileshtropkomik
      @nileshtropkomik 8 місяців тому

      Depends on what youre doing in ALs.
      If you are doing physics then take m1 and s1 but if commerce and languages then take s1 s2

  • @dauoddoesstuff
    @dauoddoesstuff Рік тому +1

    Damn i just saw 2 of my former maths tutors, small world.

  • @samiya9168
    @samiya9168 Рік тому +2

    Udoka. I’m really scared. I had my maths year 12 mock, and for revision I had done 3 past papers and gotten 65% roughly on each. But when it came to the exam I completely crashed and I don’t think I even passed. I have the stats and mechanics paper in 9 days. Do you know roughly what your schools grade boundaries were for year 12 mocks. If we don’t get a D we’re kicked off the course

    • @ruben_9868
      @ruben_9868 Рік тому

      Not Udoka but I would suggest talking to your maths teacher about this. Its better they know about yout circumstance before assessing your capability

    • @khaledm8754
      @khaledm8754 Рік тому

      Why you scared just get a resit

  • @jackboyce5504
    @jackboyce5504 Рік тому +1

    Thanks man. Always been one to struggle with revision, and your videos are very motivating for me to do this final push. One week to go before A levels start 🫠

  • @DeyshaanGTR
    @DeyshaanGTR Рік тому +2

    I did my bio gcse today and realized I’m wasting my life at school, I feel like this is all shit 😭

  • @fathzmomma
    @fathzmomma Рік тому +1

    3 POSTS IN 2 WEEKS, yk its been a beautiful two weeks]

  • @meanfean0
    @meanfean0 Рік тому +2

    bro is too handsome 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤩

  • @Roronoa_14
    @Roronoa_14 Рік тому

    can you help me with my chemistry like in how to revise and study

  • @harunamine_z
    @harunamine_z Рік тому +1

    hi Udoka i am in yr 11 and i have a question
    after gcses i was wondering if i would have time to play video games along with my alevels? btw im taking maths,further maths,computer science and physics

    • @udokafintelmann6803
      @udokafintelmann6803  Рік тому +1

      If you manage your time well ofc however 4 a levels is a lot

    • @harunamine_z
      @harunamine_z Рік тому

      @@udokafintelmann6803 i know 😭
      but i must peruse my dream >:D

  • @gracesmith4110
    @gracesmith4110 Рік тому +1

    I have absolutely no chance in physics against them omg

  • @modernfamile
    @modernfamile Рік тому

    What you doing after A-Levels bro?

  • @animepfpkid5216
    @animepfpkid5216 Рік тому

    All of them have further maths while I'm stuck with chemistry cuz no one from my class chose to take further maths as a subject so my school won't provide classes on further maths for only 1 student 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲

    • @udokafintelmann6803
      @udokafintelmann6803  Рік тому +2

      Damn that’s unlucky

    • @cjjk9142
      @cjjk9142 Рік тому

      If you’re going to do maths at university you end up just doing further maths in Y1

  • @nitrix_3931
    @nitrix_3931 Рік тому

    yo udoka you looking fine