English Applicants 2012

You went from B at AS to A* at A2 English Lit? Did you re-take any modules? Congrats on your result!

You see, that's where I'm so confused! I didn't re-take any of the modules. I was on AQA for English Language and Literature (combined course); I got a C in ELLB1 and an A in ELLB2 for AS. But then for A2 I got A for ELLB3 and ELLB4 (UMS 97% for ELLB4). Anyone on here do Friel's 'Translations' for ELLB3 and remember being absolutely dumbfounded at how the extract had anything to do with the question? And THAT unseen extract OMG!

And thank you! :biggrin:

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 741

Eggs and Ham

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Original post by SidneyHopcroft

You see, that's where I'm so confused! I didn't re-take any of the modules. I was on AQA for English Language and Literature (combined course); I got a C in ELLB1 and an A in ELLB2 for AS. But then for A2 I got A for ELLB3 and ELLB4 (UMS 97% for ELLB4). Anyone on here do Friel's 'Translations' for ELLB3 and remember being absolutely dumbfounded at how the extract had anything to do with the question? And THAT unseen extract OMG!

And thank you! :biggrin:

You got over 90% in your A2 modules, which equates to an A*. However, at AS as far as I'm aware you need an A grade overall to score an A* at A2 (look it up on the web). In your case, I'm guessing what happened is that you had a high Grade B at AS and your high A2 marks averaged everything out for an A* overall (eg let's say you scored a high B , 77% at AS, the extra 3% for an A was made up by your A2 scores).

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 742

SidneyHopcroft

Original post by Eggs and Ham

You got over 90% in your A2 modules, which equates to an A*. However, at AS as far as I'm aware you need an A grade overall to score an A* at A2 (look it up on the web). In your case, I'm guessing what happened is that you had a high Grade B at AS and your high A2 marks averaged everything out for an A* overall (eg let's say you scored a high B , 77% at AS, the extra 3% for an A was made up by your A2 scores).

Ahh that makes sense now, and yeah it was a high B for AS. Still so happy :biggrin:

And thank you again :smile:

Reply 743

bstar

That's brilliant well done :smile:

I got a high B for AS as well for english lit and your result shows that you really can get the grade for A level :smile:

Reply 744

holly6946

VIRGINIA WOOLF'S MRS DALLOWAY IS ON MY READING LIST. IT HAS TAKEN ME 3 WEEKS TO GET TO PAGE 43.

HELP ME. SOMEONE. WHAT IS THIS WOMAN ON ABOUT AND WHY IS IT SUCH A NON-STORY?

I understand all the 'innovation in literature, stream of conciousness etc etc' but I just wish she hadn't bothered.

Reply 745

username623537

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Original post by holly6946

VIRGINIA WOOLF'S MRS DALLOWAY IS ON MY READING LIST. IT HAS TAKEN ME 3 WEEKS TO GET TO PAGE 43.

HELP ME. SOMEONE. WHAT IS THIS WOMAN ON ABOUT AND WHY IS IT SUCH A NON-STORY?

I understand all the 'innovation in literature, stream of conciousness etc etc' but I just wish she hadn't bothered.

Heya! Mrs Dalloway is on my reading list too. I'm literally only a few pages in but can sense that it will be a tough read :frown:

Where are you studying ? I will be at Leeds :biggrin:

Reply 746

holly6946

Original post by venuswaltz

Heya! Mrs Dalloway is on my reading list too. I'm literally only a few pages in but can sense that it will be a tough read :frown:

Where are you studying ? I will be at Leeds :biggrin:

I'm at Leeds too, BA English Lit and Theatre (: Where are you living? I HATE MRS DALLOWAY. The only way I can get through this book is if Alex Turner records an audiobook version a la 'A Choice of Three' (see youtube.) xxxx

Reply 747

Obsidian

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Original post by holly6946

I'm at Leeds too, BA English Lit and Theatre (: Where are you living? I HATE MRS DALLOWAY. The only way I can get through this book is if Alex Turner records an audiobook version a la 'A Choice of Three' (see youtube.) xxxx

Another Leeds English Fresher here! I enjoyed Mrs. D - especially when some of the other characters are introduced.

Reply 748

bstar

Has anyone read the picture of dorian gray?

Reply 749

bstar

Cool orinooko have you been around exeter yet? Going there this friday? If you have any thoughts? Thanks :smile:

Reply 750

bstar

bit random but what do people think of Warwick and Exeter?

Reply 751

Nadindi

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Original post by bstar

Has anyone read the picture of dorian gray?

Yes! I adore that book... and Oscar Wilde. :biggrin:

Reply 752

Obsidian

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Original post by bstar

Has anyone read the picture of dorian gray?

great descriptions and metaphors as I recall.

Reply 753

Forget that

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Original post by holly6946

VIRGINIA WOOLF'S MRS DALLOWAY IS ON MY READING LIST. IT HAS TAKEN ME 3 WEEKS TO GET TO PAGE 43.

HELP ME. SOMEONE. WHAT IS THIS WOMAN ON ABOUT AND WHY IS IT SUCH A NON-STORY?

I understand all the 'innovation in literature, stream of conciousness etc etc' but I just wish she hadn't bothered.

You should try 'to the lighthouse'. What a book :no:

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