This is a big step up from GCSE, so don't panic! Everybody finds it a struggle at first, and if anyone says that they don't, then they're lying. Within a matter of weeks you will have settled in and working at a higher level will be much more routine.

Some subjects take longer to accustom to than others, so don't panic if there is one subject that you take longer to get to grips with.

Remember though, hard work = good grades at A-level. While you may have been able to blag your way through your GCSEs, it is not that easy at A-level, so you must be prepared to put in the work in order to reap the rewards.

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