Tips :) x just start now x rank subjects from hardest to easiest, then rank topics from hardest to easiest. x revise for paper 1, then after that revise for paper 2 etc (focusing on the closest one) x as many past papers as possible x note down topic you don’t understand x focus on those topics x ask teacher for advice for essay based subjects (English/History) x blurt method (for cramming) x plan essay questions x only Lofi/music with no lyrics x change your environment when studying x distinguish between work and play x relax x don’t study on bed x don’t rely on motivation x delete TikTok/social media x don’t think GCSEs will ruin your life (don’t punish yourself beyond your limits) x Dont compare to Other x Dont quit your hobbies x priorities what makes you happy x get loads of sleep x it’s a marathon not a sprint Ur welcome :)
my household is VERY VERY LOUD AND CHAOTIC AFFF but ive managed to work around it, like im currently on study leave soi try to get as much done as possible during schlhrs when all my siblings are at school😁👍
the best thing i have done is practise questions. just keep doing them. the more you know HOW to answer a question the easier writing a question gets and you can still manage to get marks if you don’t know own knowledge for the question as the analysis holds higher marks. x
@Andrei Esanu Don't say that you're going to fail, be optimistic, there's still a chance! I think the paper was a white lined booklet, can't really remember though!
Honestly, it is impossible to not to compare myself with others. I have a lot of friends who gets 9s all the time and I know they really good at their lessons which really puts me off cause I'm like, if those are getting this good there's no way I can make it
I know it’s really hard and I struggle with it to this day. However, you have to understand that comparison is the thief of joy. They may get higher than you now but that’s not to say that you won’t get amazing grades also. You really have to focus on your own journey. GCSEs aren’t everything - some people get amazing gcses then burn out and get lower A Levels. That’s why you just have to focus on yourself. Good luck ❤️
Thank you :) I’ve got my RE GCSE Tomorrow! This was really useful and I’m pretty sure I’m prepared for the exam, i know all the content now and just need to get enough sleep tonight Little update: I did the exam and it went pretty well. There were 2 questions - I got lucky asf- I did a past paper the night before the exam and 2 of them were in the exam!! (Worded slightly differently) And i knew part of the mark scheme 😭😂
@@SmileWithSola thank you so much! I really am just hoping I’ll fall asleep tonight aha, haven’t been great recently, took 2 hours last night, so I’ll be going to bed early tonight so I can do last minute checking over notes in the morning, exam is 8:30 😭
hey :) ive just had my appendix out at the weekend (like very unexpectedly went into hospital) and its sort of stunted my revision flow. I was pretty on track with everything but I havent even touched any revision in the last week as ive been recovering from surgery. These kinda videos are really helping me get back into the headspace of exams and studying :) thank u sm 💛
Get well soon! That must be a very difficult experience to have during the exam period. I really do hope everything gets better soon. If the pain gets too much then please apply for extenuating circumstances if possible. Best of luck and thanks for watching my video!
i'm super behind and i have mine in less than a month. thank u for the help :) also not really a revision tip but advice for ppl studying, relaying information to ur friends or randomly bringing up topics u learned in conversations helps with active recall !
Please video for year 7 and 8 on how to prepare for their gcse. I love your videos you a God sent they inspiring more strengths and knowledge to your bossom
Your tips are great! What are things to do to stay organised for GCSEs. For example, what sort of equipment should we use and how to we come at the exams prepared and organised?🙂
Honestly, don't put so much pressure on yourself. If you get straight 9s, great, if you don't - that's still great! At the end of the day, just get the grades you need for the A levels you want to study, that's pretty much all you need. 9s are like a shiny trophy that doesn't really mean anything in the long run! Best of luck!
@@xfreja yeah but I know what I'm capable of from my mocks and I wanna push myself to get straight 9s. ik it doesn't mean much but I still want that shiny trophy 😂
Hi sola, I recently just started watching your videos and they are amazing! I have been felling a bit overwhelmed but this video has really encouraged me to not settle for mediocre grades but Grade 9’s through the methods you have described. So thank you very much for the advice !
It's mad ironic how you said not to revise for history paper 3 first even though its the first history exam by order of date😭. Thanks for the advice though, I started yesterday hopefully Its enough to get a 9
Honestly, just make good notes from your lessons and revise a bit for your end of topic tests! Make revision cards as you go, but you have a lot of time so don’t worry
for english lit I normally finish early and every paragraph is decent not rushed but I don’t know if I should write another paragraph or just check my answer
Just see what you can add to make your paragraphs better, give alternative interpretations, and talk about the connotations of words. If you have a lot of time then definitely write another paragraph on another topic so you can maximise your grades. Watch my other video on English lit & lang for more advice.
Thank you for the video. I am really stressed because i have bio and hbio exam on the same day plus i have ict theory the day before and im struggling studying all things at last moment. so guys you all are welcome to my funeral;)
@@leahxz1512 oh yeah same routine and then maths on Friday with only one day break to practice ... hahaha i can all ready sense my parents kicking me out of the house T-T
Hi Sola, I'm in Year 7 rn but I'm not sure if it's too early to start studying for my GCSEs as I'm pretty confident in what subjects I'm going to take already.
Hii, just focus on what you’re being taught in class. You can’t jump to gcse revision when you haven’t been taught everything in KS3. Don’t worry, you have a lot of time!
Please dont push yourself to hard in y7-9, u dont really start GCSE content till year10 . I put too much pressure on myself in younger years, and now when in really counts I havent done anything Im so burnt out and just over everything. Once you get to y10 start revision in small chunks and put in more towoards summer :)
Hey! How many years of past papers do u recommend doing? Also, should i start with the most recent ones or should I start from older ones? Please help! 🥺
Do as many as you can, there isn’t a recommended number! I recommend starting from the oldest ones as those questions are more likely to repeat themselves. Good luck!
@@aasiyahadesina1998 well firstly I am not doing the sam examination. I live in the Carribbean so the exam is kinda the same . I use past papers online while I have past paper booklets. I also use the study guides for my subjects. Idk if this help. I f you want a link to past papers lmk. Idk if the exam is the same.
If I don’t know a full massive topic in history. What should I do quickly. Should I go trhrogub the whole book and just blurt what I remember. Then write down anything new. Can I go for a. 6 to a 9 in 2 weeks. Thanks.
I recommend that you use the revision guide as opposed to the textbook, blurt out each subtopic separately and just use the revision guide to see where you've missed. Do this consistently and you will see a lot of improvement.
Only good for certain subjects,if you don’t know the content already I don’t recommend,if you’re cramming I don’t recommend.Also it’s time consuming for me at least there’s a lot of unnecessary info
Like everyone has said, it's a fun revision activity, but it shouldn't be your main source of revision. It could maybe be done after / in between a hard session of revision? Exam questions and past papers will benefit you far more in less time than seneca will. Good luck! x
Hi, do you think it’s possible for me to go from consistently getting a grade 6 in maths to a 7 with 3 weeks of straight maths revision doing all content and loads of past papers?
Yup, as everyone has said - do as many past papers as you can. Watch past paper walkthroughs for any questions where you don't understand the markscheme. Write down the topics you don't understand - focus on these by doing specific questions on that topic using Mathsgenie / Corbett Maths, etc!
Maybe 3-4 on a weekday especially towards exams? But there’s no specific hour you should work for, you should just make sure your revision is effective
my countries suffering a critical economic crisis due to bad presidents and ministers... we have 4 hour powercuts daily, no fuel, gas etc..and its distrupted my study shedule and mental health...only 2 more days for my gcse's but im still gonna fight and do the best i can and trust in the Lord :).
You could just search up something like “heart gcse biology questions (and your exam board)”, or you could do organisation questions and just complete the heart questions!
hello sola!!! i needd helppp! i procastinated and made no notes or not even flashcards and now its just a month left till exams😭idk what to do!! i spend hours and hours on a small topic...in 5 days i made notes for just one biology chapter...i am so stressed...currently im on grade 5s and i really want to jump to grade 8s and 9s...im ready to do anything for it but only when ik how i can get those good grades....please please please reply to my comment as it will be very heplful if u tell me what i can do in this situation
I'm already liking this video cuz I know your tips are legit :-)
liking the video while the ads are playing at the start>>>
Tips :)
x just start now
x rank subjects from hardest to easiest, then rank topics from hardest to easiest.
x revise for paper 1, then after that revise for paper 2 etc (focusing on the closest one)
x as many past papers as possible
x note down topic you don’t understand
x focus on those topics
x ask teacher for advice for essay based subjects (English/History)
x blurt method (for cramming)
x plan essay questions
x only Lofi/music with no lyrics
x change your environment when studying
x distinguish between work and play
x relax
x don’t study on bed
x don’t rely on motivation
x delete TikTok/social media
x don’t think GCSEs will ruin your life (don’t punish yourself beyond your limits)
x Dont compare to Other
x Dont quit your hobbies
x priorities what makes you happy
x get loads of sleep
x it’s a marathon not a sprint
Ur welcome :)
My exam are literally in 5 days💀, I have revised a lot but you know I don’t feel confident about it, I hope that all go well, and everyone does well!
Sameee my first bio exams are in Tuesday
@@sucdi9068 frr samee bio first 😔✋
@@sucdi9068 same ☹️
how did they go? =)
@@itadorkyy1963 how did u do?
My Exam is in 2 weeks. This really helped. Biology is always a tough one however i will take your previous video into consideration
Same I have my bio exam soon
It aint in two weeks in in a week bro
@@Daily.dose.of.laughterr i didnt even say it was in 2 weeks 💀
@@Daily.dose.of.laughterr i think you replied to the wrong person lmao
@@Daily.dose.of.laughterr and it depends on which exam board the student follows not all exams from different exam boards are on the same day and time
Just here for a bit of motivation it might be not too late 10 days left for exams 😭😭🤞
aii boys lets get this last minute cramming on for all 9s💯💯💯 no stress
facts my bro🥶
@LegendPinoy so true🙌
@@legendpinoy HAHHAHA
man had a full conversation with himself, respect 🫡
@@afoolorclown respect fr my g
This made me feel a lot better about having not revised that much for my RS exam when it’s my best subject, thank you! ^^
my household is VERY VERY LOUD AND CHAOTIC AFFF but ive managed to work around it, like im currently on study leave soi try to get as much done as possible during schlhrs when all my siblings are at school😁👍
Good luck to everyone!!
Hi Sola,
I absolutely love your videos and I have my exams next week could you please do a video on how you went from a 6 to a 9 in history please ✨
Yep I think that's going to be my next video!! Glad you find my videos helpful!
the best thing i have done is practise questions. just keep doing them. the more you know HOW to answer a question the easier writing a question gets and you can still manage to get marks if you don’t know own knowledge for the question as the analysis holds higher marks. x
@Andrei Esanu Don't say that you're going to fail, be optimistic, there's still a chance! I think the paper was a white lined booklet, can't really remember though!
A good thing to do in exams is remind yourself of your goals what do you want to achieve
the fact that im revising for history nowww. Girl you're a Godsend! Thank you so much
thank youuu i start my exams in a week
Honestly, it is impossible to not to compare myself with others. I have a lot of friends who gets 9s all the time and I know they really good at their lessons which really puts me off cause I'm like, if those are getting this good there's no way I can make it
I know it’s really hard and I struggle with it to this day. However, you have to understand that comparison is the thief of joy. They may get higher than you now but that’s not to say that you won’t get amazing grades also. You really have to focus on your own journey. GCSEs aren’t everything - some people get amazing gcses then burn out and get lower A Levels. That’s why you just have to focus on yourself. Good luck ❤️
@@SmileWithSola thank you so much!! for being so supportive I really appreciate it and it really made me feel more confident now😭
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Thank you :) I’ve got my RE GCSE Tomorrow! This was really useful and I’m pretty sure I’m prepared for the exam, i know all the content now and just need to get enough sleep tonight
Little update: I did the exam and it went pretty well. There were 2 questions - I got lucky asf- I did a past paper the night before the exam and 2 of them were in the exam!! (Worded slightly differently) And i knew part of the mark scheme 😭😂
Good luck! Be sure to go to bed early as you might find it hard to fall asleep!!
@@SmileWithSola thank you so much! I really am just hoping I’ll fall asleep tonight aha, haven’t been great recently, took 2 hours last night, so I’ll be going to bed early tonight so I can do last minute checking over notes in the morning, exam is 8:30 😭
lol, looks like we're in the same spot
@@mrqwerty4792 aha we’re all prepping for exams now 😭 it’s horrible ngl
sola>>>>> any other youtuber
Hello! I'm a bit earlier cuz exams are coming soon and I'm cramming a bit to revise everything
ik this video is old but i love how Miss Sola comes back to heart comments
I’m gonna pass these exams, I’m gonna pass these exams. I’m gonna come back to the comment section here below after I get my results
PLEASE prioritise sleep and nutrition!!
This is very important!!
This might sound stupid to some people but listen to gentle rain sounds when your revising it helps you focus
hey :) ive just had my appendix out at the weekend (like very unexpectedly went into hospital) and its sort of stunted my revision flow. I was pretty on track with everything but I havent even touched any revision in the last week as ive been recovering from surgery. These kinda videos are really helping me get back into the headspace of exams and studying :) thank u sm 💛
Get well soon! That must be a very difficult experience to have during the exam period. I really do hope everything gets better soon. If the pain gets too much then please apply for extenuating circumstances if possible. Best of luck and thanks for watching my video!
I feel like the luckiest person on earth because I found the best channel on yt. Keep it up! ❤
i'm super behind and i have mine in less than a month. thank u for the help :) also not really a revision tip but advice for ppl studying, relaying information to ur friends or randomly bringing up topics u learned in conversations helps with active recall !
thank you so much for this Sola. im so stressed out because of exams and i just cant get myself to revise it suckss. im trying though!!
I get u
Please video for year 7 and 8 on how to prepare for their gcse. I love your videos you a God sent they inspiring more strengths and knowledge to your bossom
In year 7 and 8 you havent even started your courses so how you gonna prepare for a subject you havent even started
Sending this to all my friends!! Feeling super stressed, straight forward advice thank you💛💛💛💛
stay stressed
Great advice!
I am soo nervous as I dont feel preared for some of my exams!
Being a dentist really suits u bc u have a beautiful fresh smile and ur so kind and stuff 😊😊
started my A levels with a BANGER
Mines next week, wish me luck boys
I love your hair, it really suits you Sola💗
Thanks for the tips x
Thank you!!
Good luck everyone for you gcse
Your tips are great! What are things to do to stay organised for GCSEs. For example, what sort of equipment should we use and how to we come at the exams prepared and organised?🙂
Watch my latest video to find out how you can be prepared for your exams! 🥰
can u please so a video of how ur mideset should be/ what ur morning routine should look like the morning of an exam
I think I've put too much pressure on myself to get straight 9s, definitely focusing on the mind is key to success in exams.
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Honestly, don't put so much pressure on yourself. If you get straight 9s, great, if you don't - that's still great! At the end of the day, just get the grades you need for the A levels you want to study, that's pretty much all you need. 9s are like a shiny trophy that doesn't really mean anything in the long run! Best of luck!
@@SmileWithSola yeah for sure, thanks
grade 9s mean nothing, as long as you pass that’s amazing
@@xfreja yeah but I know what I'm capable of from my mocks and I wanna push myself to get straight 9s. ik it doesn't mean much but I still want that shiny trophy 😂
Thank you!
Hi sola, I recently just started watching your videos and they are amazing! I have been felling a bit overwhelmed but this video has really encouraged me to not settle for mediocre grades but Grade 9’s through the methods you have described.
So thank you very much for the advice !
Urghhh!!! GCSEs in literally a week!! Idk what to do literally cramming 😭😭😭
Good luck!!!!😇
YOUR HAIR IS LOOKING FIRE 😍😍🤩🤩
watching this on exam day💀
Thankyou Sola, you're very helpful and inspirational.❤
Not even joking left my revision for CS and Physics last minute and then YT recommends me this video 😅
thank you so much my exams are in a week! :))
THANK YOU and ur hair looks gorgeous 😫!!
I needed this!!💕
thanks for this, i have my comp science exam on monday and im stressed but this has helped me
how did it go? :)
about the music that part i thought u personally attacked me
Thank you so much for your tips, this video is helpful and I needed to hear this.
I think I personally understand more and comfortable on my bed whilst on my desk I’m constantly distracted and always moving
It’s different for everyone so do what makes you the most productive! ❤️
unrelated but ur hair is givingg
Thanks sm 🥰!!
Thank you so much!
Hiii, love this video! I haven’t been able to find any motivation to study for my GCSEs which are in May , any Advice pls 😭
I've got the perfect video for you all about motivation here: ua-cam.com/video/cLBt1_B7t1k/v-deo.html . Like, comment and subscribe if it helps ❤
Mine start tomorrow
Thank you so much for your videos, they are so helpful
No problem, good luck!!
@@SmileWithSola thank you
Thank you so much for this video
Thank you for motivating me again
It's mad ironic how you said not to revise for history paper 3 first even though its the first history exam by order of date😭. Thanks for the advice though, I started yesterday hopefully Its enough to get a 9
I just mean revise for your exams in the order that they come!! Not too sure about the exact timetable this year! Np and good luck!
thank you these are all solid tips!
My history exam is tomorrow!
got a 5 in my rs mocks and my irl exam is on monday
Thanks dear!
I’m in yr 9 but i love your videos. Should i start making notes for gcse or not yet?
Honestly, just make good notes from your lessons and revise a bit for your end of topic tests! Make revision cards as you go, but you have a lot of time so don’t worry
Thank you
Mine start on Tuesday but I currently have covid so I'm struggling a lot
Get well soon, good luck!!
Not me watching this like two days away from my GCSE’s 💀😭😭
Plz 6 to a 9 in history plz make a video
i havent made any notes of english lit but im on a 6 what shall i do to improve?
Watch Stacey Reay's videos on the different topics and characters - make mindmaps on these and blurt them out until you memorise them.
mr sales is also very good
@@SmileWithSola can you make a vid on english lang
@@Charlotte-hf5jz she already did
@@Charlotte-hf5jz I already did, check my channel :-)!
thank you for the help
It’s six days I am dying 😭
Good luck bro
for english lit I normally finish early and every paragraph is decent not rushed but I don’t know if I should write another paragraph or just check my answer
Just see what you can add to make your paragraphs better, give alternative interpretations, and talk about the connotations of words. If you have a lot of time then definitely write another paragraph on another topic so you can maximise your grades. Watch my other video on English lit & lang for more advice.
@@SmileWithSola okay tysm
Omg omg 1hr left for me until exam starts 😭
9:40
Me: studies on the floor next to my bed (have a good desk just don’t use it 💀) relaxes on bed…
Ill start revising today because theres still a week till exams so im alright
My exams in 2 days
Ty! :)❤️
Further on when we reach our A levels what GCSE'S would we need for optomistry/optometry thank u am a year 10student and hopefully this helps me
Here's everything you need to know! www.whatuni.com/advice/research-and-prep/optometry-entry-requirements/102218/
@@SmileWithSola tyyy
Biology tomorrow lfg 😎
Great advice. I have videos for gcse maths and a level maths.
Thank you for the video. I am really stressed because i have bio and hbio exam on the same day plus i have ict theory the day before and im struggling studying all things at last moment. so guys you all are welcome to my funeral;)
Same ICT on Monday then bio Tuesday then English Wednesday😭😭
@@leahxz1512 oh yeah same routine and then maths on Friday with only one day break to practice ... hahaha i can all ready sense my parents kicking me out of the house T-T
Mine are next year and I’m stressing
Try not to stress, you have an entire year. If you put in the work now and start making your revision resources you will be fine
Hi Sola,
I'm in Year 7 rn but I'm not sure if it's too early to start studying for my GCSEs as I'm pretty confident in what subjects I'm going to take already.
Hii, just focus on what you’re being taught in class. You can’t jump to gcse revision when you haven’t been taught everything in KS3. Don’t worry, you have a lot of time!
trust me you got four years until you take the test for a few two year courses, you'll be all good.
😂I didn't even know what GCSEs were in year 7 I only started revising for them in January this year and I'm in year 11
start revising 30 min a day in year 10, dont worry anytimd soon tho
Please dont push yourself to hard in y7-9, u dont really start GCSE content till year10 . I put too much pressure on myself in younger years, and now when in really counts I havent done anything Im so burnt out and just over everything. Once you get to y10 start revision in small chunks and put in more towoards summer :)
Hey! How many years of past papers do u recommend doing? Also, should i start with the most recent ones or should I start from older ones? Please help! 🥺
i always do 10-5 years past papers before and start from the recent ones. and idk if your exam has the reports for each exam, if so use it!!!!!!
Do as many as you can, there isn’t a recommended number! I recommend starting from the oldest ones as those questions are more likely to repeat themselves. Good luck!
@@jojobearaxe where do you get them to go so many years far back???
@@aasiyahadesina1998 well firstly I am not doing the sam examination. I live in the Carribbean so the exam is kinda the same . I use past papers online while I have past paper booklets. I also use the study guides for my subjects. Idk if this help. I f you want a link to past papers lmk. Idk if the exam is the same.
@@jojobearaxe ahh right i don’t think the exams are the same unless you do AQA for gcse? thankyou though, goodluck!
If I don’t know a full massive topic in history. What should I do quickly. Should I go trhrogub the whole book and just blurt what I remember. Then write down anything new. Can I go for a. 6 to a 9 in 2 weeks. Thanks.
I recommend that you use the revision guide as opposed to the textbook, blurt out each subtopic separately and just use the revision guide to see where you've missed. Do this consistently and you will see a lot of improvement.
@@SmileWithSola what revision book?
@@Charlotte-hf5jz The purple ones by Pearson for example this one: amzn.to/3L1W8Jb
W video sola
My exam is tomorrow and here I am 💀
What do you all want to be, and how will GCSEs affect your aspirations?
Thoughts on Seneca?
its an alright starting point to learn a lot of information quickly, but it can't be your only revision
Only good for certain subjects,if you don’t know the content already I don’t recommend,if you’re cramming I don’t recommend.Also it’s time consuming for me at least there’s a lot of unnecessary info
Like everyone has said, it's a fun revision activity, but it shouldn't be your main source of revision. It could maybe be done after / in between a hard session of revision? Exam questions and past papers will benefit you far more in less time than seneca will. Good luck! x
@@SmileWithSola Thank you for the advice!
Wish me luck guys😢
Hi, do you think it’s possible for me to go from consistently getting a grade 6 in maths to a 7 with 3 weeks of straight maths revision doing all content and loads of past papers?
Definitely, just keep working at it everyday and you'll see improvement!
yes ofc
you've got this :)
The advanced topics apparently aren’t even the main or only things that’s gonna come up
I'm struggling with my Maths any suggestions??
i suggest math genie, do the questions in the video and the exam questions he does and for exam questions I suggest Corbett math
Do past papers and anything you don't understand or get wrong note it down and revise that specific topic
^
Yup, as everyone has said - do as many past papers as you can. Watch past paper walkthroughs for any questions where you don't understand the markscheme. Write down the topics you don't understand - focus on these by doing specific questions on that topic using Mathsgenie / Corbett Maths, etc!
And can anyone suggest any good website o resource for IGCSE further pure maths
Hiya!! Can I ask how many hours you did of studying per day for GCSES? thank you! :D
Maybe 3-4 on a weekday especially towards exams? But there’s no specific hour you should work for, you should just make sure your revision is effective
my countries suffering a critical economic crisis due to bad presidents and ministers... we have 4 hour powercuts daily, no fuel, gas etc..and its distrupted my study shedule and mental health...only 2 more days for my gcse's but im still gonna fight and do the best i can and trust in the Lord :).
You’re so strong!! You’ve got this!❤️❤️
where do you get exam questions for specific topics! for example, in science not just the organisation section but the heart?
You could just search up something like “heart gcse biology questions (and your exam board)”, or you could do organisation questions and just complete the heart questions!
I have biology paper one on the 17 May 😄
Good luck!!
same lmao
Okii, what's the best way to memorize a full play like Romeo and Juliet. In a day😭😭
umm well my exam is tomorrow and ive done nothing and i dont know an entire topic but awh well
I feel like you will never feel 100% prepared. Do your best and that’s all you can do. You’ve got this, good luck!
My RS exam is tomorrow nd my bio is on tue nd I haven’t started revising yet 😕
Start revising now, any revision is better than none
Icl your finished
good video
hello sola!!!
i needd helppp! i procastinated and made no notes or not even flashcards and now its just a month left till exams😭idk what to do!! i spend hours and hours on a small topic...in 5 days i made notes for just one biology chapter...i am so stressed...currently im on grade 5s and i really want to jump to grade 8s and 9s...im ready to do anything for it but only when ik how i can get those good grades....please please please reply to my comment as it will be very heplful if u tell me what i can do in this situation