If I get 4 Bs at AS, can I get any As overall?

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  1. aWildPidgey's Avatar
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    If I get 4 Bs at AS, can I get any As overall?
    If I got 4 Bs, would it be likely for me to be able to get ABB overall(which is the requirement for the uni degree that I wanna do)?
  2. zcanf's Avatar
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    Re: If I get 4 Bs at AS, can I get any As overall?
    yes sure.

    If the B was a high B on the borderline to A it will be more easier; you'll need to get good solid As to get a good mark overall.

    Alternatively, can't you retake them?
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    Re: If I get 4 Bs at AS, can I get any As overall?
    (Original post by aWildPidgey)
    If I got 4 Bs, would it be likely for me to be able to get ABB overall(which is the requirement for the uni degree that I wanna do)?
    Yes. AS is worth 50% of A-Level qualification. So it is quite likely to get 70% (B) in AS and get 90% (A) in A2 which would net you an A*.
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    Re: If I get 4 Bs at AS, can I get any As overall?
    Yes although you would need an A/A* at A2. Resitting an AS module in January would be easier and would take the pressure off in the summer. Also once you've done A2's, AS's seem so much easier on comparison.
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    Re: If I get 4 Bs at AS, can I get any As overall?
    Sure it is. You just need a good solid A and hopefully a high B from AS.
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