Guide and Tips-O Levels

[AbbbbY]

I have a question. Pls answer soon as possible.
What is exactly included in Co-curricular.

Everything non Academic. From public speaking, to art and photography events, to gaming events to science conventions. Every thing is.
Even internships and social work is 'extra-curricular'!

 

[AbbbbY]

And what are the most easiest subjects for bonus A or A*.

From my experience,

1- Environmental Management
2- Sociology
3- English Language
4- Economics
5- Chemistry (Though this may vary for some)
6- Commerce
7- Business

Physics and Bio aren't tough either. O LEvels is very, very easy, to be very honest.

 

[Killbill]

Everything non Academic. From public speaking, to art and photography events, to gaming events to science conventions. Every thing is.
Even internships and social work is 'extra-curricular'!

So how do you build up a strong co curricular background? I mean if you simply play football for school or you have to join the national team.
If you paint just for fun, say is it enough?
Also how easy is world history? I'm kinda interested in it.

 

[AbbbbY]

So how do you build up a strong co curricular background? I mean if you simply play football for school or you have to join the national team.
If you paint just for fun, say is it enough?
Also how easy is world history? I'm kinda interested in it.

Sadly, no.

How good are you in football? Are you in your school/college team? Are you Pak U18/U21 level? If so, this helps a lot, but in a separate brach, SPORTS! And ofcourse, national laurels. Nothing beats that.

Paint for fun and other such hobbies are sadly not enough.

Public speaking, participation (and winning!) in science and Math conventions (Which city are you in? Off the top of my head, for Lahore, LSMUN/LGSMUN(JT,1A1, Phase 5), ACMUN (Aitchison), SIMUN (SICAS), LUMUN (LUMS) FCMUN (FC College) etc at school/college level and then you can move on to BerkeleyMUN (THE oldest and most prestigious), HarvardMUN (China OR America), and then AIMUN (China). You could always go for debating too, and that's a great approach into public speaking. If public speaking is not your thing, science conventions, Parakration (LGS Paragon), ACSEC (Aitchison), LUMS Olympiad, GiKi Science and Engineering Concept etc. Then there's always Environmental Moots that you could do (although these are mostly integrated into Science Conventions).

Apart from that, Social Work is an excellent way to colour your CV. That, and internships. Then you could always go for Summer Schools in prestigious uni's around the world (but it's expensive!)

Edit: Oh wait. Are you from Pakistan?

 

[Master Minds]

it's never too late to learn. I am done with my 5 papers out of 9 but still i found something really useful here. Thank you very much to you for sharing n to the original author.

 

[Enferno]

it's never too late to learn. I am done with my 5 papers out of 9 but still i found something really useful here. Thank you very much to you for sharing n to the original author.

Pleasure.

 

[Killbill]

Sadly, no.

How good are you in football? Are you in your school/college team? Are you Pak U18/U21 level? If so, this helps a lot, but in a separate brach, SPORTS! And ofcourse, national laurels. Nothing beats that.

Paint for fun and other such hobbies are sadly not enough.

Public speaking, participation (and winning!) in science and Math conventions (Which city are you in? Off the top of my head, for Lahore, LSMUN/LGSMUN(JT,1A1, Phase 5), ACMUN (Aitchison), SIMUN (SICAS), LUMUN (LUMS) FCMUN (FC College) etc at school/college level and then you can move on to BerkeleyMUN (THE oldest and most prestigious), HarvardMUN (China OR America), and then AIMUN (China). You could always go for debating too, and that's a great approach into public speaking. If public speaking is not your thing, science conventions, Parakration (LGS Paragon), ACSEC (Aitchison), LUMS Olympiad, GiKi Science and Engineering Concept etc. Then there's always Environmental Moots that you could do (although these are mostly integrated into Science Conventions).

Apart from that, Social Work is an excellent way to colour your CV. That, and internships. Then you could always go for Summer Schools in prestigious uni's around the world (but it's expensive!)

Edit: Oh wait. Are you from Pakistan?

Hmm
I had a feeling that my sweet dreams were about to be crashed.
And I'm not from Pakistan or rather I'm not currently living in Pakistan (but visit it every summer). I live in a sort of mini town in K.S.A. So sadly I cannot indulge in any activity that you've listed here but thanks anyway. Say, is there any co curricular activity related to reading?

 

[Master Minds]

Pleasure.

it would be much better if you recover the deleted files in some way. almost all the links you have provided along with tips have no file.

 

[Enferno]

it would be much better if you recover the deleted files in some way. almost all the links you have provided along with tips have no file.

ok, will check on that

 

[AbbbbY]

Hmm
I had a feeling that my sweet dreams were about to be crashed.
And I'm not from Pakistan or rather I'm not currently living in Pakistan (but visit it every summer). I live in a sort of mini town in K.S.A. So sadly I cannot indulge in any activity that you've listed here but thanks anyway. Say, is there any co curricular activity related to reading?

Sadly, not much.

There're literary competitions (LitFest etc) where you have to recite literature and shiz like that. Not into it so I don't know much about it.

You asked about World History. Missed it earlier on.
I didn't take World History so I do not know for sure, but my friends who did (At O Levels!) said it was very easy. They did it themselves i.e no classes. So they read it up using the book and that's that. The paper has like 40 questions or so and you've to do the first one and three/four others so a lot of choice in that.

it would be much better if you recover the deleted files in some way. almost all the links you have provided along with tips have no file.

I'm aware of that. I'll update them and upload them myself so that they can stay till I delete them

 

[AbbbbY]

it would be much better if you recover the deleted files in some way. almost all the links you have provided along with tips have no file.

Islamiyat:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/19498851/Mastering-OLevel-Islamiyat

Math Formulae:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/79968246/Key-Formulas-Maths

O Level Physics revision checklist:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/34882969/Revision-Checklist-for-O-Level-Physics-5054-FINAL

O Level Physics Formula Sheet:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/52978656/O-Level-Physics-Formula-Sheet

O Level Commerce notes (Excellent notes. My friends and myself studied using this only. Didn't touch anything else)
http://www.scribd.com/doc/60546063/O-level-Commerce-notes-by-Muhammad-Hassan-www-O-Alevel-com


In addition to these, some great notes can be found on www.o-alevel.com

I've got excellent Chemistry factsheets that I've compiled over a long, long time. I can give that to anyone who's doing A Levels or will be taking A Level Chem. Amidst compiling the A Level Physics one, so that'll have to wait for now. If anyone needs this, hit me with a VM/PM


Also, if anyone needs the formula sheet on Add Math, I can write them down and upload to scribd.

 

[Killbill]

Hiya all.
AbbbbY I was wondering, what do you have to do for painting to make an impact on your Cv. I mean are there competions or what? thanx in advance.

 

[AbbbbY]

Hiya all.
AbbbbY I was wondering, what do you have to do for painting to make an impact on your Cv. I mean are there competions or what? thanx in advance.

Umm I'm far, far from an Art person, but off the top of my mind, you could perhaps maintain a portfolio. In addition to that, you could help kids in NGO's and rural schools etc with artwork and get recognition for it. It's a very broad topic. Let me know what major/majors you're interested in applying for at Bachelors level and perhaps Ican answer better.

Call me Abby, please. Don't bother with the extra A's. That's the name I go by on all forums but XPC didn't let me keep under 6 alphabets -__-

 

[Killbill]

Umm I'm far, far from an Art person, but off the top of my mind, you could perhaps maintain a portfolio. In addition to that, you could help kids in NGO's and rural schools etc with artwork and get recognition for it. It's a very broad topic. Let me know what major/majors you're interested in applying for at Bachelors level and perhaps Ican answer better.

Call me Abby, please. Don't bother with the extra A's. That's the name I go by on all forums but XPC didn't let me keep under 6 alphabets -__-

Well actually I don't know what I'm going to do at bachelors level. I'll do sciences at A level but after that it just depends on what university I get into.
And do the NGO's allow anyone to help kids?
Also there are some art competations in Lahore Karachi etc. I suppose You get credit for winning certificates or medals etc.

 

[Nabeel.Ahmad]

I need help in Sociology Preparation!
I just started it.. and want to give its exam in OCT-NOV 2013!
How long will the preparation take? How many hours a day?
Any Tips like the ones you gave for other subjects.?

 

[AbbbbY]

I need help in Sociology Preparation!
I just started it.. and want to give its exam in OCT-NOV 2013!
How long will the preparation take? How many hours a day?
Any Tips like the ones you gave for other subjects.?

I studied it coming out of my Add Math exam. Used an excellent student of a friend's notes.

I'll do that soon. A couple of days perhaps. It's not a hard subject. Don't worry.

 

[AbbbbY]

Well actually I don't know what I'm going to do at bachelors level. I'll do sciences at A level but after that it just depends on what university I get into.
And do the NGO's allow anyone to help kids?
Also there are some art competations in Lahore Karachi etc. I suppose You get credit for winning certificates or medals etc.

What year of O Levels are you in?

Yes. They do. You can try at SOS Village, Care, Akhuwat, Rabtt etc. You have to apply beforehand, though. I don't know the scene in your locality though.

I'm not sure. I'd have to look that up. I despise art so I stay far, far from Art. And yeah. You do. Not university credits, something you get out of O and A Level subjects, but it plays a part in bolstering your CV for application.

 

[Killbill]

What year of O Levels are you in?

Yes. They do. You can try at SOS Village, Care, Akhuwat, Rabtt etc. You have to apply beforehand, though. I don't know the scene in your locality though.

I'm not sure. I'd have to look that up. I despise art so I stay far, far from Art. And yeah. You do. Not university credits, something you get out of O and A Level subjects, but it plays a part in bolstering your CV for application.

I'm about to enter my last year .
Where are these Ngo's located ?

 

[Lady of Heaven]

Hey , Abby you seem to know a lot about o levels and its subject , can you give some advice. Iam about to enter my third year in o levels and dropping out of school to study privately and give the exams as a private candidate. Anyway since I have given pak st and islamiat exam ,I am left with 6 subjects namely bio, phys, chem , English , maths and Urdu b. I want to take on new subjects , I am considering commerce, environmental mangement and computer either these three or accounts ,business, and economics. Acually I am interested in all of these subjects , but I need some guidance that which ones should I take and will I be able cover them in one year. I would also appreciate if you can give me some details about computer studies . I'd be really thankful.

 

[AbbbbY]

Hey , Abby you seem to know a lot about o levels and its subject , can you give some advice. Iam about to enter my third year in o levels and dropping out of school to study privately and give the exams as a private candidate. Anyway since I have given pak st and islamiat exam ,I am left with 6 subjects namely bio, phys, chem , English , maths and Urdu b. I want to take on new subjects , I am considering commerce, environmental mangement and computer either these three or accounts ,business, and economics. Acually I am interested in all of these subjects , but I need some guidance that which ones should I take and will I be able cover them in one year. I would also appreciate if you can give me some details about computer studies . I'd be really thankful.

If you consider the ones which you can do practically in the 6 months you'll have,

Commerce, EM and Computers.
These three will not take more than one month combined if you ask me!
If I were you, I'd take Sociology up there aswell. It's a super easy course, loads of general stuff and shitloads of choice in the exam. Easiest A's, IMO, Sociology, EM, Commerce, Computers, Business, Econ (although bump it up to number 1 if you have the aptitude for it!), Accounts.

Econ Accounts and Business are full length courses and will require more time. Econ will, surely. During my O's my favorite subject was Econ right under Add Math even though I had no real use for Econ in, or after, A levels. That said, it's lengthy and requires understanding, and I feel you wouldn't be able to get a grasp on it in this short time. I know I wouldn't. But, I could very well be wrong. A cousin of mine gave Econ Commerce Business Stats and had A*s in all. She took them 2 months prior to the exams. BUT, these were the only four she gave (November prior to the final deal i.e final set of O's).

Do you have a strong grasp on your primary 8? If not, I wouldn't suggest taking any.
If you do, take EM and Commerce. If you're up for the challenge, take Computers.

HOWEVER, if you plan on taking Math at A Levels, screw Computers and Commerce, take EM and Add Math. You'll need a tuition for AM but trust me, if you have a remote interest for Math, you'll absolutely love this subject. I kept it in February of my exam year (May), and totally loved it. It helped me a lot with A Level Math P1 aswell, and eased out P3 which people who I know who didn't take AM used to flunk in the first few months.