AS Results Day FAQ & Advice Thread: What's next? - 14 August 2014

I got a C in maths but want an A overall. Will I be able to achieve this if I retake C1 and C2 to achieve full UMS marks along with the other A2 maths modules?


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I got

A in sociology
A in psychology
B in biology
E in chemistry

quite disappointed with the E in chemistry and it means I can't carry it on in to A2 but does anybody know whether I could retake on of my chemistry exams even if I'm not taking it in to A2 as I don't want to submit an E on my ucas application, I want to try and raise it to a C

Hi guys, was wondering what are the chances of getting an A in a remark for chem, I'm 2 marks away from it

I got A- bio

A-maths

B-chem

B-French

Also have no idea what course to do in uni, any advice?

Got C in economics B in maths and A in further maths is the B in maths effect my application to maths at uni as they want A* in maths but A in further Maths?

hi,

I've got BBCC, Maths, Politics and Cs in Bio and Chem

I was hoping to get AAB minimum and maybe an A* for Maths, I was wandering what UMS marks i'd need for that?

any advice to get this as predicted grades?

Biology: 87
Physics: 72
Math: 76
Chemistry: 79

Is it possible for me to pull the Bs to an A if I do well for A2?

Or should I resit?

And is it possible for me to obtain an A* in bio if I got an 87 for AS?

Hi I have a few questions to ask:
1) my AS French results were marked as cashed, does that mean I can't carry one with it at A2?

2) my full AS results were ABCC (quite disappointed) and D that I do not want to talk about in maths. I knew it was coming but I was pressured into doing it by many teachers. Is it possible not to put it in my UCAS application?

3) I plan to continue with ABC for A2 in psychology, French and biology and I plan to resit a bio modules to bump the C to a B (I was 6 marks off a B) . I'm hoping to apply for psychology course. Most of the universities I was considering pre-results required A*AA- AAA. Can I still apply to these unis and have a chance or should look somewhere else altogether?

Thank you very much
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I retook my AS year because I wanted to change subjects so last year I got :
B in sociology
C in Geography
C in English lit
but this year I got
B in History
B in Philosophy
C In Gov& Politics
and a D in classics which is getting remarked, because I got a B in one paper and a U in the other.

If my overall grade for classics increases, can I use my B from sociology and apply to ucas with 4B's ?
So History Philosophy classics & Sociology.
Also will I be able to get into a good uni for Ancient and modern history for uni or just History?

I got DDUU and I want to do Medicine. I have never felt so disappointed in my whole life. I did Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Design.

I am in the same situation as you. I want to do medicine but my AS as CDBD. Really not sure what to do now

Can we resit individual units, or do Gove's reforms effect us?
For example, just resit C2 in Maths whilst carrying on onto A2?
Just resiting Physics 1 and carrying on to A2?

Guys I need your help. Basically my results are:
C- Biology (1 mark off B)
C-French (can get a B easily if resit)
D- Chemistry (B in coursework and 2 D's in the exam)
A- General studies
E-Maths (2 D grades and 1 E)(1 mark off a D)

Should I resit modules or retake the whole year? I need to get ABB at the end of next year. Biology and French are the subjects I know I can do ok in but I am worried about chemistry. What do you guys think?

Hey guys and gals,
I need some advice ASAP....
I had my AS results on Thursday, and they were dire, I don't understand where I went wrong as I put in so much effort and revision all year and then I got EUU in English Literature, French and History...
I really need some advice on my next steps to sorting this out..
I NEED ABB to get into university next year to study journalism..

thank yoou!!

Best option is to retake it will b too hard to do both A2 and AS in one year and expect to do good coz you'll definitely have to do all ur AS exams again.
Retaking will give u a better chance doing them for a second time will also be easier.

Thank you! The problem is I don't want to leave my current sixth form to resit in college as its such a lovely school, but at the same time if I stay in school a year longer, then all my friends will go to uni without me.. :-(

if i got BBCC, is there a chance to be predicted AAB/AAA? Anyone?

Our college predict u a grade higher for each subject so I'm guessing ur college probably does the same

i think my skool does, but for the Bs i literally only got Bs for they're not close to As? so any shed of light?

You can, yeah, but you'll also need to declare your E on your UCAS application too if your results are cashed in.




It's less likely for marks to change in Sciences than in the essay subjects but certainly not unheard of - one of my friend got his chemistry paper from a B to an A last year. Just wait and see.

Regarding uni courses, you may wish to check this out: http://www.russellgroup.org/InformedChoices-latest.pdf

Scroll to "Subjects required for different career courses"



If their requirement is an A* in Maths, it may be tough to get a place tbh.



Hi

To score an A grade, you need to score 80% of the maximum UMS and to score a B grade, you'd need to score 70% of the maximum UMS.

To score the A*, you'd need to score 80% over the full A-Level AND 90% over the A2 units (in terms of UMS).




Absolutely - but you'll need to work hard next year and also bear in mind that A2 is generally considered to be harder than AS.



It's up to you. If you do retake, you may find the AS modules easier after covering the content for A2, meaning you may be able to maximise your UMS on them and take pressure of the A2 ones. However, you will have more exams next year that way, of course, so that may put a bit of pressure on you. Try to see what you think would be better for you and act accordingly to that.



Yep! To score the A*, you need to average 80% over the full A-Level and 90% over the A2. So concentrate on scoring 90% over your A2's next month.




Hey.

You mean it was cashed in or...? Even if it was, you can still carry it on to A2.



Sorry that you were disappointed with them. If they are certificated, I'm afraid that you will have to declare them on your UCAS application.



It depends on your predicted grades. If you can get your teachers to predict you that, you may have a chance but it's worth talking to your teachers about that.



If they were certificated, you will need to declare all of your grades and subjects.




You may wish to have a look at this: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medicine_prospects_for_students_with_poor_AS_grades



As above, you may want to have a look at this page: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medicine_prospects_for_students_with_poor_AS_grades




Is there any subject that particularly appeals to you, or that you think you'd find interesting? It may be best to take that one as you're more likely to well in the subjects that you enjoy.



Yup, provided your college allows you, you can retake individual units.