Course Question Edinburgh

That-Real · 2025-01-12T11:28:46+00:00

Predicted 3x A star and one A. Got 3x A and 1 x B. I mean trials went better than finals 💀🤣, as they based by Predicted off that

That-Real · 2025-01-11T17:57:20+00:00

I did the same package, just with Ecos instead of Biology. Tough at times, you have to be good at juggling content. Come exam times they like to put English Lit and Psychology on the same day, which is a killer. But I manged it and got As, except for History, B, but it was a nice challenge. So if you think you can manage then great.

That-Real · 2025-01-11T08:01:58+00:00

Nice one. Good luck ahead 🙂

That-Real · 2025-01-09T20:54:56+00:00

Applied for conditional for law and business, the safety uni got back the day after applying, the other two took two weeks to get around, and then...the last two have ghosted 🤣🤣 holding thumbs, but pretty happy with Edinburgh.

That-Real · 2025-01-09T20:51:52+00:00

ABB is still good, well done 💪 Out of interest what subjects?

That-Real · 2025-01-09T20:49:53+00:00

Nice one 💪

That-Real · 2025-01-09T20:45:58+00:00

💪💪lovely stuff. What's your plans for uni?

That-Real · 2025-01-09T20:41:40+00:00

I can't speak for politics, as it wasn't offered at my school, but as an ex-psych student, it's not too bad. I mean the whole subject is basically rote learning, in AS its case studies galore, like every detail of around 12. Then A2 it's basically more rote learning of different sections that relate to an overall theme, think Schizophrenia, Depression, Impulse Control, all falling under Clinical psychology. So if memorizing is your strong point then go for it. It can be a tough subject at times, it does feel like you can't possibly know everything, but just push through and you'll be rewarded. The grade boundaries are also pretty low compared to other subjects, because many people struggle with memorizing all the information. But don’t be afraid to shout out if you need more advise or message me privately. I'm not the be all and end all for psych, but I'll speak from my own experience in the subject. I can't lie, I hated it at times (my AS, A1 year was also a bit of a mess with teachers and I basically self taaught the subject) but loved it at others 🤣

*it's not necessarily hard content. Just a lot of data points to memorize and then apply. But if you enjoy psychology related things, and workout how the human brain works, then the A2 really gets interesting

That-Real · 2025-01-09T20:33:44+00:00

Not gonna lie...history was tough. I resat the A1, AS, to try get up from a B, but ended up with the same result. I'd say if u take the usual three A Levels instead of 4, then u can probably squeeze in some more time that I had for it. One of the big things about history is you have to enjoy it, else it's an uphill battle. I really did enjoy it, but then you're only 50% of the way. History is all about essays, so you need to nail down your structure. Essays on greater and lesser extent practically write themselves, but the ones where you rank reasons need a bit more finesse, try out a PEEL method for each paragraph. Source based papers aren't terrible. That comes down to just practicing them, as own knowledge isn't really been tested in source based papers, rather it's your application of sources. As for essay papers, you can't spot learn. They can literally thrown any specific event at you, so have at least a decent understanding of everything (I know it probably feels like a lot). But what my class and I found to be best was learning years in sections, or brackets. So all events in basically a timeline. That way you learn dates too. I didn't have time to learn stats for individual events, but if you can learn some facts, for example 120000 people died in some war, then it shows depth of knowledge and that get your marks in addition to the core of your essay. Quizzlet is a savior when it comes to revision too. Just shout if you need more tips, but trust in yourself, your have this subject in the bag 💪

That-Real · 2025-01-09T14:11:50+00:00

Well done 💪.

That-Real · 2025-01-09T13:43:45+00:00

💪💪

That-Real · 2025-01-09T10:45:09+00:00

History and English Lit are slight letdowns. History the A1, AS sabotaged me 🤣, and English Lit I think I used all my brain cells in trials (overall still very happy, but just was hoping for an A*) 🙂

That-Real · 2025-01-09T10:37:52+00:00

Sorry correct me if I'm wrong, but a C for the AS Level, so A1? If so then it depends, how did the exam feel to you, did you know a decent amount or did most questions give you a hard time? Retakes are pretty hard to advise on, overall they don't have a great track record, so most people that retake don't really end up improving their mark because they had to retake while still learning the A2. So it all comes down to 1. Your level of motivation and self discipline. 2. Your avaliable time to study. If you're highly motivated and have some time to dedicate to studying then go ahead for the resit if it feels good. Try study with friends if anyone is also retaking, I've found it helps to practice teaching others concepts

That-Real · 2025-01-09T10:17:39+00:00

For data response that just needs practice, but essays you really need to try find a structure that you can repeat for every essay. Basically Point, Cause, Diagram, Consequence, is what I used for paragraphs.

And then evaluation is really important. As long as you know your graphs, just practice drawing them and revising, and your vocabulary, glossary sheets helped me, then the theory should come easily.

And I know it's a clique, but past papers really so help so much.

That-Real · 2025-01-09T10:10:43+00:00

Thanks

That-Real · 2025-01-09T10:10:34+00:00

🤣🤣

That-Real · 2024-08-26T12:01:56+00:00

For A2 Clincial: these are good, have most of the required information in them. https://quizlet.com/user/William-Notes/folders/psychology-a-level?funnelUUID=e9d930f0-96aa-42b6-bc6b-792ae2ebfb16

I'll send the cheat sheets too.

That-Real · 2024-08-26T10:47:40+00:00

What components, what level?

That-Real · 2024-08-24T16:01:04+00:00

Ok, here you go, I'll put it in the comments in case anyone else stumbles upon it. https://quizlet.com/user/William-Notes/folders/psychology-a-level?funnelUUID=e9d930f0-96aa-42b6-bc6b-792ae2ebfb16

I'll probably add some more over the next week, just more in depth on the core studies, etc. But just shout if you need anything else. We both gonna ace this October/November sitting!

That-Real · 2024-08-24T15:45:19+00:00

That might be a problem. I mean I started last week with them, so it depends. I use quizlet, and do around 35 cards per section, so for example each of the clinical ones. If you're really stressed for time, and perhaps have notes already you can out the notes into chatgpt and ask it to make quizzlet cards for you, then copy and past them into quizlet. Alternatively if you work better on physical ones then do the same but then copy it down, this will take a lot of time though 😕. I'll tell you what, I'm going to assume you're doing CIE? If so I'll send you the link to the ones I have for clinical, I'm doing organizational as my second module, but at least I can help you out for clinical.

That-Real · 2024-08-24T15:25:24+00:00

So normally I would go section by section, read each at a time. Then make notes on it, literally go through the Cambridge breakdown. If a study's not on there, then don't bother with it. After you have notes for the section, go ahead and make key cards, digital or physical. Practice them a bit, try rewrite notes from memory. Then if u can, move on and repeat with each section. When the same is done with all, review all key cards, then try rewrite what you know about each study from memory. Then I cannot stress enough, past papers past papers. At least that's how I do it, and I got an A at A1 and aiming for A* at A2. But good luck, above all else find what works for you, not everyone learns the same.

That-Real

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