Freya Loren shares practical strategies to help Lower 6 students revise effectively, manage their workload and approach their A-level studies with confidence.
As part of our Life Advice Talk series, our Lower 6 students were delighted to welcome Freya Loren, a lifestyle content creator, model and chemistry graduate, as well as the founder of That Girl, a girls-only digital study platform and community. Freya joined us to share practical advice on navigating A-level study, with a particular focus on managing workload, revising effectively and maintaining a healthy balance throughout Lower 6. Drawing on her own experiences, she introduced a range of valuable strategies, from active revision and effective planning to the importance of sleep and managing exam pressure, giving students useful tools and fresh motivation as they continue their A-level courses. One of our Futures Ambassadors, Charlotte Nichols commented on the event:
“We all found the talk incredibly useful, as Freya discussed the importance of understanding the content specific to our exam board rather than simply memorising the answers as we may have done at GCSE level. She also emphasised the importance of keeping up with revision throughout this year to avoid the stress of having to relearn large amounts of content in Upper 6.
A key focus of the talk was the importance of planning revision effectively. Rather than spending hours completing passive revision on random sections of a subject, Freya recommended allocating specific times to revise particular topics in short but focused sessions. She explained that passive revision techniques, such as repeatedly rereading notes, are much less effective than active revision methods. Instead, she suggested techniques such as completing past papers, testing yourself with flashcards and using blurting to identify gaps in your knowledge.”
Another important point was the role of sleep. Freya advised that if you find yourself having to push back your bedtime to complete work, it is best to go to sleep and complete the work the next day. This is because the quality of work completed when tired is unlikely to be as good as work completed when properly rested.
The aspect of the talk I found the most interesting was Freya’s advice to attempt past papers in a shorter amount of time than what would be allocated in the exam to relieve the time pressure that is typically felt. Overall, this talk gave us several useful techniques that we can implement during Lower 6, and we are really grateful to Freya for coming in to speak to us.”
Life Advice at LEH
Our LEH Life Advice programme forms the backbone of our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education. It equips pupils with the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to navigate life both through school and beyond. From managing relationships, digital safety and appropriate use of AI, to understanding identity, wellbeing and global citizenship, it helps our girls grow into thoughtful, resilient and compassionate young adults.