28/08/2024

27/10/2024

I am absolutely tired of studying even though I haven’t done much today. The stress about mocks is starting to pile on, but am still procrastinating far too much. Still, I did do some studying and also played an hour of badminton.

Things achieved today:

Completed and marked a Chemsitry paper (78%!!)

Began a biology paper

Made some revision sheets on protein synthesis

I also started to look at plant biology but it is not my favourite and I couldn’t bring myself to do it :/

Overall not happy with the day but I have decided to believe in my ability to turn things around tomorrow.

Things to do Tomorrow:

Revise plant biology

Complete, correct and mark biology paper

Finish stats review exercise 1

Mock Countdown:

Chemistry: 4 days

Maths: 5 days

Biology: 5 days

So

My mocks are all done and over with!! My biology and maths papers were pretty good, but my chemistry paper was an absolute nightmare. My chemistry teacher told us all to revise the wrong topics, so the whole class is screwed.

My focus now mocks are over with is to catch up with and learn some of the content from year 13 that I haven’t yet got the hang of yet with a particular focus on maths. I also want to do some extra curricular reading as well, complete my singing and piano music grades (which I will probably write a bit about), and just focus on picking up my hobbies again.

21/08/2024

I went on a day out today so I didn’t get very much studying done. We went to a library for a few hours and I got part of my personal statement first draft done! I was so stressed about it and was worrying that I wouldn’t have anything to write about, but once I’d started it was a lot easier than I’d thought, and I knew what I wanted to write about. Also did a few hours of tennis and swimming, so the day was academically unproductive, but I’ve enjoyed myself :)

Things achieved today:

First draft of personal statement

A little bit of chemistry group 7 and redox revision

I should have more time to study tomorrow, which is good because school starts soon and I still have lots (lots 🥲) to do.

27/09/2024

My form tutor liked my personal statement!!! I’m so happy, I was so worried about it for months.

My EPQ is also almost ready to hand in for Tuesday, only a few things to change now.

Everything feels like it’s coming together!

20/08/2024

Had a very good day today! I met up with a friend for a few hours for lunch and a walk, then studied at home. I’m going away tomorrow for a night or two, so I might get less school work done.

Things achieved today:

Marked physical chemistry paper and got a B. I need to revise redox, groups 2 and 7, and tests for compounds.

Did some more of my biology summer work, so now I’m about half way through.

23/08/2024

I struggled a little today with keeping up my mood and motivation, but still got quite a bit done. I hit a low spot after lunch, but I went for a walk with my mum and talked it out, so I felt better and carried on.

Things achieved today:

Completed revision of AS inorganic/physical chemistry!!

Finished part of my biology summer work. I thought I had done and then realised there was lots more :/

Although I think I’ve done well today, I’m conscious that summer break is coming to an end and that I haven’t seen my friends very much, so tomorrow (on a non-academic note) I want to arrange to see some friends.

Things to do tomorrow:

Do some more biology summer work

Finish the stats/mechanics summer work

Start on the pure summer work

Create a list of weak areas in maths that need revision

31/08/2024

I continued doing my discussion today. It’s coming along slowly, but I think I’m doing okay. I should be able to meet my deadline for this Friday. I also finally went through that maths paper I’ve been meaning to look at for days. 84%!!!! I’m so happy :)

Things achieved today:

Done more EPQ

Marked and redid some questions for a maths paper.

Started another maths paper that needs to be handed into my teacher this week

My priority now needs to be to finish my EPQ discussion ASAP and to finish my summer work.

Things to do tomorrow:

As much EPQ as possible

More of the maths paper I started today

Welcome to my blog!!

My name is Katie and I’m a student studying maths, biology and chemistry in the UK. I’m posting here because I need the motivation to study and (hopefully) having this page will push me to revise!

This blog will be a record of what I’ve achieved and my progress through the rest of sixth form, and maybe when I’ve finished next summer I’ll be able to look back and feel proud of what I’ve accomplished.

After school, I’m not entirely sure what I will do, but at the moment I’m thinking either biochemistry or natural science at university, then a job in some kind of related field.

Some other random things about me:

I like reading.

I also enjoy writing - some fanfic and some of my own stuff, depending on the mood that hits me.

My favourite instrument to play is piano, but I also do flute, vocals and some (very basic) guitar.

I am learning French alongside my studies.

Running is my favourite way to relax.

I also enjoy occasionally climbing, tennis and badminton.

My favourite colours are purple and blue.

I ultimately aim to achieve A* A* A in my A-Levels.

Politics is one of my other big interests, and if I hadn’t done sciencey stuff that’s definitely where I would’ve gone.

24/08/2024

I was out of the house for a while today, so I had less time to study, but I still managed to do some of what I was aiming for. I did the next section of my biology summer work, so I’m over halfway

Things achieved today:

Done the next section of my biology work

Finished my applied maths summer work (yay!)

Finished a maths paper I started ages ago but stopped because I was freaking out about it. Marked it and got 78%!! Might be a record for me.

I didn’t finish my maths summer work like I’d aimed on the grounds of me losing the paper I’d been assigned to do. Oops.

Things to do tomorrow:

Do a second pure maths paper

Biology ecology revision

Finish the next chapter of “Junk DNA” and take notes so I remember and understand it

Change EPQ question

I’m back

I made one post on this blog then deleted tumblr because I was getting distracted from studying by the contents of my dash, so having the app was proving to be counterproductive.

I’m going to post about my study every day from now on.

My summer break is nearly over, so year 13 is about to begin! I aim to apply to Cambridge this October, so my time until then is going to be spent doing everything I can to improve my chances. Mainly - extracurricular activities, personal statement writing (kill me now), and studying for the ESAT whilst keeping on top of studies for my A-Levels.