As someone who’s just finished externals, the biggest thing I can suggest is consistent revision which really matters. If you want to make revision flashcards, make them through out the year ( highly recommended for bio); don't leave them for the last month. Honestly, the best tip I can give you is to actually read your textbook. It’s a lifesaver, especially for Chemistry and Biology. During externals, you really see how helpful it is. I personally loved the textbooks. 🤩 Also, make sure you revise actively. Don’t just read notes. Do as many practice questions as you can. You'll realise how much better you'll learn when doing questions (specially for physics). If you’re doing Specialist Maths, go through the worked examples in the textbook. They were a huge help for me. Overall, the two things that made me feel confident going into externals were using textbooks properly and doing active revision. Good luck

That’s great! they’re all really high scaling subjects! Nah, I wouldn’t recommend trying to study everything in one day. Be flexible with your schedule because you’ll notice some subjects need more focus at different times. I found it really helpful to plan my study daily and prioritise the subjects I was struggling with the most. Personally, I studied 2-3 subjects per day, usually one maths and one or two sciences (I did physics, bio, chem). English was my chill subject. One of the best tips I can give you is to figure out the best study method for each subject that works for you. You don’t have to study them all the same way. Some subjects (like chemistry) are more in-depth and take longer, while others (like languages) may just need consistent memorisation. Make sure you really know your formula sheets, understand how to use each formula or table, and how they link together. Also spend some time going through marking guides for externals, especially for physics and bio, because you start to notice patterns. (Don’t stress about that until Term 3.) For Methods and Specialist, i just recommend doing questions. I used to revise the content from each lesson and complete all the textbook questions before the next class. Don’t leave textbook problems until exam revision, they’re much more useful when you do them as you learn. Yup ....i guess thats it...ahhh...try not to be a perfectionist, as it just creates unnecessary pressure. Trust the process, stay consistent, and back yourself.

Thanks Ryan!