I passed only 4 gcses please help

I really want to take A levels but I've only passed:

English Language: C
English Literature: B
Drama: C
Sociology: C

Is it possible to still take A levels this year whilst I'm retaking maths??

It looks promising.

Bro wtf how did i get c in english lit u got a B

Reply 3

brandonsapp

Original post by TheYearNiner

Bro wtf how did i get c in english lit u got a B

It's one of my favourite subjects haha

Reply 4

Eleri26

I am in a very similar situation! I received two As in Re and English lit and two Bs in English Language and History. The rest of my grades were 5 Ds and two Es. I cried thinking my life was over as I needed 5 a levels to go to sixth form. My comforting friends suggested that my Welsh Bacc pass may count towards it, After asking my useless head of year, who had no clue, I spent the most worrying twenty minutes in line to ask, The answer, as I thought was no. I had only got 4 gcses. However, the teacher explained that I had already been discussed and due to my 4 grades being high I was allowed to enter my schools sixth form! However, I was not allowed to do media studies as I received a D thanks to a very useless teacher - I worked my ass off in that subject and my friend who couldn't even be bothered to finish her ccoursework received the same grade? Also, I have been accepted on the exception that I re sit Maths to gain a c. So, after bawling my eyes out thinking my life was over I'm heading back to school to do my a levels (English lit, Re and health and social) I know my gcses are far from great but I am happy as long as I pass maths. The moral of the story is don't panic, there are so many options for you and you need to really talk to your local college/school because theyre there to help you. I never expected to take health and social, but I am very excited as it opens up a completely new path for me so please don't rule anything out! I hope this helps and I know youre feeling awful right now because ive been through it exactly the same time as you!

Reply 5

Reecebateman

Well done I had the exact problem too I got 4 GCSEs yesterday and I thought that was it for me I got two Bs in English language and RE/RS and 2 Cs in ICT and science the rest were all Ds my school told me I need 5 GCSEs to get into sixth form but due to my high mark in English and RE I was given a place in my sixth form after being turned down originally, so now in my a levels I'm doing Law, media, sociology and maths retake ( as I failed maths ) I have to agree with what you said and if this happens to anyone else don't feel defeated if you get good grades with the 4 you pass don't feel defeated talk to your enrolment teachers and they will help you and more than likely offer you a place. PS they say you need 5 GCSEs but you can get in with 4 as long as you pass English language or maths

Reply 6

Kryptonian

I got 3 GCSEs in maths chemistry and physics wanted to do that for A level too

Reply 7

Fly.RK_

I only have 3 C's too, but considering I've sent my AQA GEO for a remark, it'll hopefully be 4. And better my IT has been sent off too; 5 marks off a 'B', it's possible to find in my CA and exam.

Reply 8

naziaxdina

I'm in a similar situation too! Can someone tell me if sixth form will let me do a levels with 1 A in English Lit, 1 B in Art and 2 Cs in English Lang and Maths? Well done btw :smile:

Reply 9

Reecebateman

Original post by naziaxdina

I'm in a similar situation too! Can someone tell me if sixth form will let me do a levels with 1 A in English Lit, 1 B in Art and 2 Cs in English Lang and Maths? Well done btw :smile:

You will be allowed in aslong as your courses you wish to do fit in with the grades you got, due to you passing maths and English ( the main GCSEs ) you should automatically have a place really as long as the courses are suitable, I'm not sure if you read my reply but I got a B in English language which luckily was the reason I was given a spot in my sixth form

Reply 10

Maths is Life

Original post by brandonsapp

I really want to take A levels but I've only passed:

English Language: C
English Literature: B
Drama: C
Sociology: C

Is it possible to still take A levels this year whilst I'm retaking maths??

Colleges always let you resit your maths for free anyways - don't worry you're not the only one.

I'm just surprised a student with a student room account wouldn't get 10A*s as with the student room norm/stereotype.

People who haven't passed english and maths are still allowed to take A levels in them subjects - although this is dependent on the college.

At my college this year over 300 students resat english.....foundation.....