HONEST Experience of A Level Chemistry 2017: Should you Take it? // Sixth Form Advice 

Maths: easy equation 5 marks Science: hard multiple choice questions 1 mark

Who's finished her A-Levels? Me Who only did essay subjects? Me Who can't do science? Me Who's watching this video? Me

Omg you are ON IT with the uploads

GCSEs just sound so nice now

The child my parents wanted to have

GCSE: what percentage of the earths atmosphere is oxygen A level: here is a molecule you have never heard of before, explain its molecular geometry and draw the mechanism for its nucleophilic substitution reaction with benzene

This video has absolutely terrified me but it's better to be prepared than be surprised! Thanks Jade, this was really helpful x

I'm doing A Level Bio and Chem (along with Psychology). I'm praying that i can manage a levels after hearing that the jump from GCSE to a level is bigger than we think seeing as I struggled to cope with GCSEs! Omg wish me luck!

I just finished A level Chemistry and I would highly recommend Chemrevise which really helped me and my friends Also, when I finished learning organic synthesis I made a massive A3 poster and had copies of it all over my house. Finally KNOW THE DEFINITIONS as they are easy marks which you can get Like you said chemistry is hard but you just have to keep working at it

I'm doing chemistry next year for A-level😬

So glad the new gcse has lots of AS chemistry on it. At least our jump will be big but no where near as big as yours was!

I just want to say, don't let this scare you! I have to disagree with most things said. I scraped a B at GCSE chemistry , even getting a D in the c3 part of triple science. However once I started a level chemistry things just clicked and have found it to be one of my better subjects (I also do biology and psychology). My friend who got an A* in GCSE chemistry was told to drop AS chemistry after doing it 6 months as she was getting Us and making no progress. I have worked harder but not a great deal more and have found myself not to get anything lower than a C. Chemistry is a great subject that provides you with many skills and I would recommend it to anyone. I would just say give it ago if you've picked it, you might find it difficult at first but in a few months time you might end up loving it just like I do.

Omg that thing about examiners predicting your mistakes so they put it as an answer in the multi choice questions is sooooo true!!! Because as soon as you see the number on your calculator as one of the options you think oh Yh done it, but in actual fact you have to do more steps to get the final correct answer :(

Having just finished yr 13 and going to uni soon (hopefully) but I find chemistry was a subject were you have no clue and then one day it just clicks

You are literally the biggest influence in my life at the minute jade. Just wanted to say thank you 💕

Guys if you really want to study medicine and need chemistry then you WILL receive the rewards, you just have to be willing to put in the work. You never know what you're capable of until you give something your absolute best shot 💕💕💕

Don't do chemistry but I will watch anything of yours - your voice is so soothing💛

I live in Pakistan and got my A level results this past thursday and got an A* in chem (CIE) and i also found it so hard and difficult and i know exactly what you are talking about, i found that making my own notes was key and that was probably the best decision ive ever made, i could show you or give you some of my notes for AS or even A2, I'd love to help anyone, even though im older your videos have helped me a ton and you're great xx

loving these regular uploads jade! Thanks for the work you put in to make informative and interesting videos for us. It really helps. You're amazing and such an inspiration to me! I mean it :) xo

That's medicine out of the window then.

I may as well dig my grave early I'm doing Maths, Physics and Chemistry 😵

I agree with your point that A Level Chemistry is challenging and a big step up from GCSE, but it's important not to dissuade people from still taking it. Like you said, online resources are super helpful (I personally used Doc Brown) & it may just take more time and effort to learn it, but it's still worth doing. I study Medical Sciences at university and taking A Level Chemistry was so useful for my Biochemistry module!

actually sitting here crying rn

I'm in university and my advice is unless you LOVE chemistry or want to study it or need it for university.. don't do it!

my friends think I'm some kind of masochist for picking a level chemistry

You've got all distinctions in your GCSEs. You got this Jade, I believe in you. I know the GCSE to A-levels has a huge gap. But you'll get through this. Thanks for uploading, your videos encourages me a lot.

the feelings of the specification not matching the tests is so relatable imo my advice is to do all past papers even the old spec because about 80% of it is the same as the new one (i'm an old-spec student who was in a class of students doing the new a-levels due to bad health throughout my college years, and i noticed my teacher still used a lot of the same powerpoints with most the topics, same teaching, same homeworks set, this was for both chemistry and biology), also print off the specification too and tick off as you make notes of them and that way you will recognise exactly what your board will ask questions about, c':

Never clicked on a video so fast, love you jade xx

As someone who has just finished the two years of A level chemistry, it is bloody difficult! No matter how much time I inject into it (I revise chem twice as much as my other subjects and still don't get the same standard of grades), I don't seem to get much better at it. I got an A* at GCSE and I've struggled with chem to get my A for vet school, also to note that A2 is another huge jump from AS. Keep going with it Jade! You'll make it, you've just got to work so freaking hard!!!! xx

There is like a 0% chance that I'll ever take Chemistry as an A level but I'm like obsessed with your videos so I'm here anyway 😂💕

I'm not even thinking of taking Chemistry but I just love watching Jade's videos. Xxx but I'm excited for the English literature video. Thank you for doing these vids

youre blessing us with those many uploads, jade

Omg this makes me so scared ahaha

Literally just thus second finished watching all the videos on your channel and was just thinking how I need some more! ❤️❤️😊 soooooo happy xxx

Holy fudge, Im quite perplexed as i ve chosen it for A level but I suppose it is nothing compared to GCSE

Is Chemsitry the hardest Alevel??

Thank you for this! I have been questioning if I should do Chem for a while now but I have finally decided that psychology is probably a better fit for me. I just hope my school lets me change my options. X

a level chem is hardddddd but i'm now doing chem at university and am loving it :)

I'm not even in A levels, but I'll watch anything you post, since you are so amazing and inspirational and just watching your videos makes me want to work harder. Sending loads of love from India!

i'm so scared for a level chemistry

Oh noo I wanted to do chemistry for A level 😳

Because I'm a mature non-traditional student, I took my A level exams privately as an external student. I spent 12 weeks studying for A level chemistry (CIE exam board) while having a full-time job and took all of the 5 exams during the October/November 2017 exam period. I have to say that Chemistry is a very challenging subject and it takes a hell of a lot of dedication to get a good grade. I came out of my chemistry exams feeling "ok" but I cant say for sure whether I got an A or not. The AS part of it went pretty well, but I messed up a little on one of the A2 exams because I ran out of time. I had a nightmare in which I got a B so it is probably indicative of me having to re-sit the A2 exams in May/June 2018.

This hit home haaard. I'm currently doing the same subjects as you for A levels and omg yes I can definitely confirm that chem is seriously difficult. My class performed horribly, like only one person passed too. The mark scheme is wayyy too stingy.. Most important thing is to not give up and keep working on chem. P.s. Thank you for the website reference and all the advice! :)

Jade, your on holiday! Take your mind away from education! 😂❤️

I think a lot of people forget that GCSEs aren't meant to be that difficult, they are GENERAL certificates of secondary education, so being able to do well at GCSE doesn't necessarily mean you have the capability to do the subject at A level. However chemistry is an excellent A level and if you do work hard you can do well, it's not impossible , you just have to get your mind to work a certain way, a large amount of the work is extrapolating information from each question so there is a certain level of analytical thinking required.

The hardest part of a level chemistry is 100% the levelled 6 mark questions (and paper 3 in general) and it doesn't seem like teachers really know how to teach any of this stuff. AQA Chem also assumes you know so much stuff that isn't in the book?? like it's apparently general knowledge??

The cgp textbook is the key to an A*

omg i relate to this so much! chemistry is still my favourite subject but it is SUCH a huge step up from GCSE it's unreal! great video jade :)

Jade I’m so proud of you for working through these things and doing well in Year 12. You are an inspiration for us all. I got an A in A Level Chemistry and loved it, so I know how hard it is. Well done!! Xxx

I love chemistry and I need it for medicine but I'm sacred now... 💔😭

Ahh I've chosen A-Level Chemistry, mainly because it fits with Physics quite well. When you were saying in some videos that it was super hard I got a bit worried 😅. Hopefully I won't want to change it because it was one of my faves at GCSE ✨✨ I'm sure you did well though Jade so don't worry about your AS result too much Xx

as someone who also does a level chemistry...unless you need it in future eg for a degree...dont do chemistry. my choice in career paths has changed but i never truly wanted to do science in future. OH and if your chemistry is ocr a...definitely dont do unless necessary. i highly recommend geography due to low grade boundaries and a of of the knowledge comes from gcse

I'm literally in a different country, and have just finished an entirely different education system. This could not be less relevant to my life. Am I going to watch the whole thing? Hell yes. HSC (Sydney, Australia final exams) Chemistry made me cry pretty much on a daily basis. So sounds pretty similar to A levels!

OMG this series will be so useful for me as I am planning to do A Level Maths, Biology and Chemistry so hearing someone else's opinion really helps thank you so much I really appreciate your advice :)

I love you and your videos, jade! I don't do gcse or a levels but I really enjoy watching your videos, your channel is full of positivity and just good stuff in general. Keep being you! x

Definitely do one for English lit please x

Feel blessed by your positivity and the extra uploads. Thanks for uploading this, I'm debating whether to do a level chemistry or not based on how interesting it is and if it's enjoyable for 2 whole years. Hope you enjoy your lovely holiday you deserve it :))

I do edexcel chem and as an international A level chemistry student, I know that it is hard! But guys, it's not something impossible to do 💛 I know they ask a lot of questions about unknown compounds like X and stuff but it's all familiar with the stuff you've learned about, you just need to relate to it and understand the question first. Please start solving (past papers, worksheet, questions at the end of each chapter) from the very beginning of the year, after every chapters 🙏 Solving is the key, trust me!!💛💛 The more questions you solve, the more it clicks. Here's a tip for organic chemistry, first make sure you are very cleared about the naming part, the general formula, the skeletal formulae (it's a must) and of course then move to give the mechanism and the reactions. But questions about organic chemistry is always a mix up, know one thing that the examiners would never ever put something completely out of topic in the question, for example if there is a compound X unknown, there will always be a hint, there can be a molecular formula or skeletal formula or something else given, for example:- if it's C4H8 you know it's an alkene and the mechanisms that are possible for it and the outcome of products If it's C4H10, It's an alkane. The most important thing is to read the question carefully and to be able to understand it and then answering it.

The thing about chemistry at A Level is that you learn a lot of new things in the first year which can be very daunting and difficult. In the 2nd year, once year 1 work has had a while to sink in, it gets a bit better. You are building on topics and there is less completely new work. It's still really difficult. By the time you come to revise it all together, you start linking things together. Also, a lot of the questions are the same and once you've done enough practice papers, it makes it a loooot easier to get better marks.

Love you Jade! You are definitely my fav youtuber!! ❤ xoxo love from Poland

I love chemistry but why do I think I'm gonna hate it so much in A level

PLEASE take this advice: don't take chemistry unless you absolutely HAVE to for your uni course or love it. Just don't waste your time if it's not needed. Do something you know you can do well in and get a really good grade because most unis just want you to get the grade they don't care what it's in.

If you understand first year then second year chem will be much simpler, I loved the physical side due to the whole working stuff out with numbers ( especially working out ph) , the equations helped ALOT!

Just wanted to say THANK YOU!! You've honestly helped me so much with my school work, you're so motivating and encouraging and just generally amazing, so thank you Jade 💖💖💖 X

The most accurate representation of a level chemistry i've seen on youtube 😂 thank you for understanding my pain 😭😭 x

okay now i’m scared for a level chemistry 😂 i’ve always wanted to be a vet and so i need an A in chemistry & biology. It was so hard for me at gcse too so i’m gonna have to work even HARDER to get an A in a level😂😭

I finished school this year and had A level chemistry. I can admit it was hard but it was my favourite subject. P.S. organic was way easier than non organic, for me :) Great video, by the way

I love what you're wearing! Also, I'm doing all sciences and maths next year for A-Level, so this was really useful. Thank you so much!

This video was so useful! I'm taking chemistry next year and I'm expecting it to be hard but I didn't know quite what to expect, thank you for making this and giving me an insight into what's coming!!! Aghhh!!

thank you so much for this vid! im taking chemistry this year because i really love the subject but it's really cool to get all these tips from you :) keep rocking xx

Everything you’re saying is resonating with how I’m finding chemistry at the moment- you getting such good grades is giving me motivation to try and get above a C in my end of chapter test next week

I did a level chemistry and biology; I’m currently doing biology at university and chemistry has helped in some aspects.

Im so thankful you put these videos up! It makes me feel a lot better about exams and how to revise(I'm very bad at organisation)

Love your videos Jadeeee 💕 ❤ 😘

Loving your videos at the moment xx

hi jade, i have a question that i thought you may be able to help me out with. so i live in australia, and i'm in a program at my school where i do year eleven and twelve subjects over three years instead of two years like normal students (it's an advanced learning program). basically, this year (australian school years run from february-november/december) im doing all year eleven subjects and next year i'll be doing a combination of both year eleven and twelve subjects. stupidly, i decided to not do year eleven chemistry or biology this year, and to do it next year, so next year i will have gone an entire year without having studied it for an entire year (i studied it last year). do you think i'll be ok picking it back up again? i hope to get into medicine/medical science though there are many career paths that sound interesting to me. i'd love your advice! btw i love your videos xx

Omg this video was just for me! 😜I was actually planning on asking you advice on this topic, what a coincidence! Thanks Jade ❤️

Thank you so much Jade! I've been really conflicted with Science for A-Level in general. Your video was amazing and insightful as usual!

Can't wait for the biology version of this video as I'm doing bio for A Level and I'm terrified!!!! :D you look so beautiful in this video by the way :)

Well now I'm regretting taking chemistry

Loved this Jade! 💗

I've just finished year 13 and also did AQA Chemistry. I got an A* so it is manageable but I agree it was my hardest subject! The new specification is much harder than the old AQA one, especially the massive increase in long maths questions, so I was worried what grade I would get, but just keep going and make sure you know your practicals and graphs, if I can get an A*, so can you! (And yes multiple choice was a bitch!!!!)

so excited for a new video ❤️

I cant wait for the rest of this series! I hope to study Biology, Maths and Pyschology depending on my results so these will be so helpful😉

i really love your videos and how motivating they are, your such a lovely person. keep on making motivating videos!

i didn't do any sciences for a level but this 100% definitely the case for languages as well!! chem and langs are so so difficult that u need to genuinely have a passion for them in order to see them through xxx

I needed this so much! I'm bricking it for A Level Chem, so thank you so much for this!

Omg immm scaredddddd I’m doin biology for a level and have to chemistry tooo get into medicine:( x wanna become a doctor but hearing all dis is jus unbelievable ugh 😫

ahh i love your top!!!!!! and your hair looks gorgeous 😍 thankyou for these videos i'm starting sixth form soon!!!! 🙈 xox

Im considering chem and your video has rly opened my mind to the truth go the subject , thank you !! x

A-level chemistry really isn't that bad, provided you know all the basics like the back of your hand and you keep up with all the new concepts you learn, since they all build on each other. I think your advice about making revision page with the molecular ions and charges is really good, especially once you get to A2 inorganic where you've got loads of transition metal ions, colours and complex ions (where small molecules called ligands arrange themselves around a central ion) to learn. Mechanisms aren't all that bad: a rule of thumb is that regions of high electron density (eg lone pairs, double bonds etc..) attack regions of low electron density (carbons bonded to a more electronegative atom, positive ions etc...), and that can generally be applied: I myself tend to work out all the mechanisms in the exam (names included, all you need is electrophile/nucleophile and a look at carbon framework before and after), though that is time consuming and leaves little time for checking! Either way, a very good video for prospective A-level chemists (though I believe you exaggerate the difficulty a little; but that might just be me loving the subject), and good luck with your results!

Hi! This mini series is such a good idea. I was wondering for what reasons you want to study biology at univeristy? I thought I did but I am now um-ing and ah-ing between biology and geography, thank you! Enjoy your holiday :)

what subject are you dropping?

Thank you so much for posting this! I'm having so many doubts about A level chemistry because it's not really a subject that I love (but I need it for biological sciences or neuroscience!) and I'm worried that I'm not smart enough. So this video is really going to help me decide about it and help me through it if I do choose it - thank you! ❤️

I take chem i i have to say, i disagree with alot of things said. Although chemistry is a hard subjects, its not that much harder than other a levels. Although its obviously going to vary person to person, i find chemistry okay. Before starting a levels i thought it would be so hard because of what everyone was saying but honestly its the same difficulty as other subjects- infact id probably find other subjects such as psychology or english harder. So althought its not going to be as easy as gcses dont think that its going to be anything undoable

I need a bit of help guysss... I don’t know what I want to do for A-levels, and I’m torn between careers as well. My biggest dream is to be in a Broadway musical (I’m a grade 8 singer) but because that is sort of unrealistic, I don’t think I’ll be doing any music / drama courses :/ I’ve also always wanted to be a vet, so that’s why I came here. Chemistry is necessary but apparently it’s so hard. I really don’t enjoy it at GCSE (triple science) and I’m only predicted a 6/7. My maths isn’t great either, I’m only predicted a 6. I’m going to do Pyschology and Biology for 2 of my A-levels. Biology is good for me, I am predicted an 8 (same goes for psychology) and I do enjoy it. And midwifery also really interests me as a career. I’ve heard that chemistry is the hardest A-level to exist!! I don’t know if I should force myself through the pain of chemistry and be a vet, or just pick something like music that I love but I doubt will get me anywhere... Help!!

I used to always bring books on holiday thinking I was going to do some work. They always came home untouched. You are so disciplined!

literally what the hell. so many new sixth formers who have come into my school said they’ve been worried about a level chem because of this video. yes, it’s a step up from gcse chem. but so are *all a levels*. just because you found it hard doesn’t mean it’s going to be a universal massive step up for everyone. also, ur a studytuber - people look to you for advice. saying that if you’re not brilliant at gcse chem means you shouldn’t do it for a level bc you will fail is complete bs. I was mediocre at gcse and now chem is one of my favourite subjects I enjoy it so much and I managed to maintain a 90% average in all of my internal tests in the subject last year.

Please do a vid on your A Level maths experience!

Hope you are enjoying your holiday lovely ✨ xx