How important really are GCSES?

I'm a Y11 student, currently sitting my GCSEs. I'm one of those people who puts A LOT and I mean A LOT of pressure on myself to do well. However, I feel like I've somewhat let myself down during these exams, and just need some help/reassurance to put my mind at rest. How deeply do Unis consider GCSEs? Will I be put at a disadvantage if I obtain one B in maths? (I'm not looking at Oxford, but other good Unis!!) Any help which can put my mind at rest will be much appreciated !

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Reply 1

tashaaparsons

what about unis like manchester nottingham etc? thanks for the help

Reply 2

IXxi HIIDA ixXI

That's a huge relief, I got AABBCCDE for my GCSE's but I'm predicted for A*AA in maths, biology and chemistry for a-levels now

Reply 3

eliwats

Original post by studentgirl1409

i think no matter what you do you'll fail and end up somewhere in a bin. you sound pretty stupid to me i mean, a b in maths? you'll be lucky to make it out of your parents attic babes...

*parents'
Maybe learn how to use grammar before you post a hateful stupid comment. You appear to be the one who is stupid here

Reply 4

tashaaparsons

Original post by eliwats

*parents'
Maybe learn how to use grammar before you post a hateful stupid comment. You appear to be the one who is stupid here

thank you ! people who have nothing valid to say shouldn't say anything at all

Reply 5

tashaaparsons

Original post by IXxi HIIDA ixXI

That's a huge relief, I got AABBCCDE for my GCSE's but I'm predicted for A*AA in maths, biology and chemistry for a-levels now

you'll have to update us on how your application goes!

Reply 6

studentgirl1409

Original post by eliwats

*parents'
Maybe learn how to use grammar before you post a hateful stupid comment. You appear to be the one who is stupid here

apologies comrade me and the author of this delightful thread are MATES, understandable that one should object to such treatment in such an abrasive manner but hey ho its all good banter at the end of la jour x x

Reply 7

TMC113

Original post by tashaaparsons

I've got offers from Russell Group universities (Exeter, Warwick, York) with a B in Maths GCSE, you should be fine.

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Reply 8

halfblackdragon

Original post by eliwats

*parents'
Maybe learn how to use grammar before you post a hateful stupid comment. You appear to be the one who is stupid here

sarcasmˈsɑːkaz(ə)m/
noun

the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Reply 9

math42

Original post by studentgirl1409

i think no matter what you do you'll fail and end up somewhere in a bin. you sound pretty stupid to me i mean, a b in maths? you'll be lucky to make it out of your parents attic babes...

I know you're trolling but I have a sibling who got a B in maths and got a 1st and I think top of the year in a Russell Group uni course
lol

Reply 10

tashaaparsons

Original post by TMC113

I've got offers from Russell Group universities (Exeter, Warwick, York) with a B in Maths GCSE, you should be fine.

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ahh this is just what I needed to hear ! thank you! what were the rest of your results like?

Reply 11

studentgirl1409

Original post by 1 8 13 20 42

I know you're trolling but I have a sibling who got a B in maths and got a 1st and I think top of the year in a Russell Group uni course
lol

I'm only joking she's my friend!!!!!!!! IM SORRY EVERYONE IM GETTING A B TOO I WAS JOKING

Reply 12

IXxi HIIDA ixXI

Original post by tashaaparsons

you'll have to update us on how your application goes!

I've currently got provisional places at university of birmingham, sheffield, cardiff and manchester.
But I fear they may change due to the competition

Reply 13

tashaaparsons

Original post by IXxi HIIDA ixXI

I've currently got provisional places at university of birmingham, sheffield, cardiff and manchester.
But I fear they may change due to the competition

that's really good !! best of luck

Reply 14

TMC113

Original post by tashaaparsons

ahh this is just what I needed to hear ! thank you! what were the rest of your results like?

RS A*
English language, 3 sciences, business, drama - A
Maths, Spanish, English Lit - B
Stats - C

They only really asked for English and maths though. They mainly look at predicted A level grades

Reply 15

tashaaparsons

Original post by TMC113

RS A*
English language, 3 sciences, business, drama - A
Maths, Spanish, English Lit - B
Stats - C

They only really asked for English and maths though. They mainly look at predicted A level grades

thanks, thats helped to calm me ahah

Reply 16

eliwats

Original post by studentgirl1409

is it really banter? I imagine people who are not confident in maths may find that comment only exacerbates their sentiments and make them feel even less confident.
These threads are public, think twice before posting something like that please in order to keep this a place where people can safely ask questions without fearing negativity, no matter it's nature.