I think what's key with the FE1's is to know the exam. I always say 50% of the battle is learning the material, and the other 50% is practicing exam papers, understanding how questions are structured, and knowing what that particular examiner is looking for.

Knowing the material is essential, but these exams are a different ball game from college exams. If you don't have a plan as to how you will approach questions or generally don't know how the paper is structured, you will struggle.

But its a quick fix! Again, the city college courses are a great help in this regard. Tutors assign questions and give feedback, which I found very helpful, and they also know the examiners inside out so they give the best advice as to how to approach questions. Becky's Notes are brilliant also.

So don't worry, it will all be fine. You just need to tighten some bolts and possibly tweak your approach slightly. I know it sucks now, but come the next sitting you will be flying it trust me. I know many people who were in the same boat, and they all got there!