too late to be entered for a retake in GCSE core science?

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  1. nikachanO's Avatar
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    too late to be entered for a retake in GCSE core science?
    so , im retaking B1A next week friday, and i've decided from tuesday that i'd also want to retake 2 more core scince i failed which was B1B and C1A , because i want get a B overall as if i only retook B1A and got an A or a B it will level out to maximum a C, which is why i need to do 2 more ..
    so i spoke to the head of science yesterday and they said that id have to speak to the examiner office , and there may be a fee. went looking for the examiner office ,couldnt find him . left a note regarding this for him with my contact number , and he hasnt even phoned me yet , im worried that hes just going to ignore my note , as i dont want a C ! i dont even mind paying , as long as if its below £100.i know its a bit weird that all of a sudden ive decided that i wnat to reatake 2 more which is my fault of course .
    is it really too late to be entered for it ?
    how much will it cost ?
    how to convince an exam officer ?
    should i phone him or talk to him in person ? ( i was looking for him for 1 hour)
    please help guys
  2. brightbulb's Avatar
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    Re: too late to be entered for a retake in GCSE core science?
    Go and see the exam officer. It is possible I think for you to be entered but it'll cost a lot as it's so late. It would be better to talk to him in person.
  3. nikachanO's Avatar
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    Re: too late to be entered for a retake in GCSE core science?
    (Original post by brightbulb)
    Go and see the exam officer. It is possible I think for you to be entered but it'll cost a lot as it's so late. It would be better to talk to him in person.
    probably right , but a bit worried thinking he may be harsh and not allow me , (i heard hes strict....)
  4. lil-mazie's Avatar
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    Re: too late to be entered for a retake in GCSE core science?
    (Original post by nikachanO)
    probably right , but a bit worried thinking he may be harsh and not allow me , (i heard hes strict....)
    OMG im exactly in your place i asked my teacher to put me in the re-sit but she said it was way too late i even said i would pay but she said no, i don't know what to do????
  5. nikachanO's Avatar
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    Re: too late to be entered for a retake in GCSE core science?
    (Original post by lil-mazie)
    OMG im exactly in your place i asked my teacher to put me in the re-sit but she said it was way too late i even said i would pay but she said no, i don't know what to do????
    it really isnt fair! its never too late to be entered! they just cant be asked to organise it i guess -,-
  6. lil-mazie's Avatar
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    Re: too late to be entered for a retake in GCSE core science?
    I might ask my tuition center if they can hold it there for me to take the exam but im not going to get my hopes up high
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