[J.Nalbandian14]

Hi I wish to study at the University of Reading and either do a Accountancy and Finance or an Accountancy and Management Degree. However, Im not sure whther my grades are good enough to be considered. Traditionally for any student to study at Reading they need to have atleast 4 GCSE passes at grade C, and the typical offer is AAB in A-Levels with GCSE Maths and English Language both at grade B (which I have). However, I have been told by some that my GCSE's are not good enough and my application may not even be considered.

At GCSE I achieved ABBBBBBBBBBCDD

I know this isnt great or anywhere near impressive, but I have turned things around since starting my A-Levels and have been performing well in my subjects, and my January exams produced the same results as the standard typical offer 'AAB'.

So, do you think I still have a chance, despite my GCSE's? Please be honest, and I appreciate all responses Thank You!

[Thectan]

You should be fine, most unis make decisions based on a levels only


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[a3126]

I got B's for maths and english at GCSE and I have been given a place. You should be fine!

[J.Nalbandian14]

(Original post by a3126)
I got B's for maths and english at GCSE and I have been given a place. You should be fine!

Oh ok Thanks , what course are you going to do x

[don_lad_]

if you can't read you shouldn't be doing GCSEs anyway

[J.Nalbandian14]

(Original post by a3126)
I got B's for maths and english at GCSE and I have been given a place. You should be fine!

sorry I meant to ask, what were your other gcse grades like? x

[Impignorate]

Nah, that's fine! Universities tend to focus on A Levels rather than GCSEs. They only consider your GCSE grades when they're really struggling to choose between two applicants.

[J.Nalbandian14]

(Original post by Impignorate)
Nah, that's fine! Universities tend to focus on A Levels rather than GCSEs. They only consider your GCSE grades when they're really struggling to choose between two applicants.

Oh ok, I see. Thank You!

[Maethydd]

Just to further put your mind at ease, I'm holding an unconditional offer, with BCCCCCC at GCSE, C's in English and maths. I'd reckon they make no difference.

It's all about the A levels, and such a turn around in grades might even help to secure your offer - Shows a change in attitude and genuine commitment, after all.

Good luck with your application, though!

[Kre]

You'll be okay as long as you have at least B grades in various subjects! I know a few people who are holding offers for Reading with a less impressive GCSE profile than yourself. You've got nothing to worry about.

[jdugdale]

just to clarify GCSE's don't make that much of an impact I only have a C in maths and have a D in English and they still offered me a place although I am a classed as a mature student so that might be the reason