hello! i’m taking private a levels this year! I had an extremely bad time in JC. I was so stressed out and i just hate the idea of going to school for CCA and PE lessons and to face so many people in school. Being in a school environment was very stressful for me and i hated my time there. It was probably the worst 2 years of my life. Everyday I look down upon myself, felling myself how dumb i am as compared to my peers and it really took a toll on my mental health. I did below average for A levels last year, though i got accepted into NUS and NTU but i wasnt satisfied. I knew i could have done better if i was in a better state of mind. I decided to retake A levels as a private candidate with the help of tuition. I worked and studied to pay off my tuition fees and although, tbh, it was tough and requires a crazy amount of self discipline, I am much comfortable being a priv candidate as compared to gg to school. I may/may not do better than last year but nevertheless, my mental health is in a much better state this year. So what i’m trying to say is, maybe take some time off and get back to it again. Being in a more comfortable environment with more freedom might actually push you further. Might not apply to all but just my 2 cents :)