David Paraschiv

I'm David, a year 13 student applying to Oxford and Imperial to study physics. I'm predicted 3 A*'s, and I'd love to share the strategies that helped achieve those grades.

Maths and physics is all about understanding deep concepts and applying ideas you already know to new situations.

Memorising formulae will only get you so far, so an active approach to learning that includes completing past papers and solving difficult questions is the next step to securing that higher grade.

This is exactly what helped me secure grade 9s in my GCSEs and A*s in my A-levels, and familiarising yourself with this type of learning early will give you a massive head start in the transition from GCSE to A-level.

Believe it or not, all students are capable of achieving the highest grade, but it all comes with hard work, and my job is to push you to do your best.