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Technically got an A* in my English A-level - but it was old syllabus
I took my English A-level a year earlier than the rest of my A-levels, finishing it in summer 2009 and therefore using the old syllabus which didn't have A*s. I got an A at AS and 90% at A2, meaning that *technically* I did get an A*, but my result is published as an A.
My question is: how can I make this known? Won't it be assumed that I took English at the same time as my other subjects (2008-2010)? and therefore will look like I just got an A rather than a grade higher?
My question is: how can I make this known? Won't it be assumed that I took English at the same time as my other subjects (2008-2010)? and therefore will look like I just got an A rather than a grade higher?
On your CV, it will look like that, but on UCAS and things you can list it as certified in 2009 - they'll know the A* isn't available until August 2010 anyway if they work in the education sector.
whisperings
I took my English A-level a year earlier than the rest of my A-levels, finishing it in summer 2009 and therefore using the old syllabus which didn't have A*s. I got an A at AS and 90% at A2, meaning that *technically* I did get an A*, but my result is published as an A.
My question is: how can I make this known? Won't it be assumed that I took English at the same time as my other subjects (2008-2010)? and therefore will look like I just got an A rather than a grade higher?
My question is: how can I make this known? Won't it be assumed that I took English at the same time as my other subjects (2008-2010)? and therefore will look like I just got an A rather than a grade higher?
No previous A-levels before the A* that would have been awarded an A* can be awarded an A*, you have to stick with an A.
whisperings
I took my English A-level a year earlier than the rest of my A-levels, finishing it in summer 2009 and therefore using the old syllabus which didn't have A*s. I got an A at AS and 90% at A2, meaning that *technically* I did get an A*, but my result is published as an A.
My question is: how can I make this known? Won't it be assumed that I took English at the same time as my other subjects (2008-2010)? and therefore will look like I just got an A rather than a grade higher?
My question is: how can I make this known? Won't it be assumed that I took English at the same time as my other subjects (2008-2010)? and therefore will look like I just got an A rather than a grade higher?
NO YOU DID NOT GET AN A*
Along with the A* grade came a whole set of new syllabuses, many of which were harder.
Just because you did well on the old syllabus does not mean you should assume you would have got an A* on the new one.
bodybuilder22
NO YOU DID NOT GET AN A*
Along with the A* grade came a whole set of new syllabuses, many of which were harder.
Just because you did well on the old syllabus does not mean you should assume you would have got an A* on the new one.
Along with the A* grade came a whole set of new syllabuses, many of which were harder.
Just because you did well on the old syllabus does not mean you should assume you would have got an A* on the new one.
I am not assuming anything, I'm just worried that now A is probably being seen as the new B, my a-levels won't look as strong.
no it is not gonna be treated like a B, A*A*A* is not the new AAA!
you can always justify it in your personal statement or even ask to be included in your reference
you can always justify it in your personal statement or even ask to be included in your reference
bodybuilder22
Along with the A* grade came a whole set of new syllabuses, many of which were harder.
Along with the A* grade came a whole set of new syllabuses, many of which were harder.
I agree there were new syllabuses, but I don't see the evidence for them being harder? The maths syllabus was reduced in content for one and the intention was to make it 'more accessible'.
Not sure about others.
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