A-level results don't matter.. right?!

I always get mixed opinion on this.. some people even say that the very big firms and companies want straight A A-level results too.. please tell me this isn't true :frown:

I got ABB.. surely these results shouldn't be a problem right?

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Reply 1

Frank the Tankk

As far as I'm aware, some graduate schemes ask for a minimum amount of UCAS Tariff points.

Reply 2

Nymthae

What do you want to do? Sector/job-wise. Very high end results really only come into play for a particular few areas.

For 99% of things I can't see those results being a problem. Typical cut-offs that i've seen have been around 300-320 pts, which you'd be fine for. Even if you do get caught on a few filters it's not going to be the end of the world. Tons of employers would be happy with those results, with a relevant/decent degree result.

Reply 3

NX172

Original post by TheBBQ

very big firms and companies

If you're applying for these guys, chances are you'd have a degree anyway.

I haven't had a single interviewer who cared about what I got / did at A-level, as long as I had the degree.

Reply 4

TheBBQ

Original post by Nymthae

I'm not sure, but I'm going to be studying Maths & Physics at University of Bristol, so I'm going to have a lot of options. :redface:

I'm interested in anything mildly related to these subjects.. which includes Finance, Software, Engineering, Banking.. etc. I'm not entirely sure yet :redface:

Reply 5

Reluctant Economist

Finance jobs usually have a UCAS tariff points cut off. They are not bothered about specific grades although the odd job asks for A in A-Levels Maths.

Reply 6

M1011

Original post by NX172

If you're applying for these guys, chances are you'd have a degree anyway.

I haven't had a single interviewer who cared about what I got / did at A-level, as long as I had the degree.

Graduate schemes pretty much unanimously have a UCAS requirement.

Reply 7

TheBBQ

Original post by Reluctant Economist

Finance jobs usually have a UCAS tariff points cut off. They are not bothered about specific grades although the odd job asks for A in A-Levels Maths.

Thankfully that's the A-level I got my A in :biggrin:

Reply 8

Zottula

Some graduate schemes will ask for a certain amount of UCAS points, usually 300-320, which you meet with ABB anyway. There are a lot of graduate jobs where it doesn't matter though.

Reply 9

Reluctant Economist

Original post by TheBBQ

Thankfully that's the A-level I got my A in :biggrin:

You'll be fine then. Don't stress. Just try and get amazing grades for 1st year and some spring internship. What do you specifically want to go into?

Reply 10

TheBBQ

Original post by Zottula

Some graduate schemes will ask for a certain amount of UCAS points, usually 300-320, which you meet with ABB anyway. There are a lot of graduate jobs where it doesn't matter though.

Thank you!

Original post by Reluctant Economist

You'll be fine then. Don't stress. Just try and get amazing grades for 1st year and some spring internship. What do you specifically want to go into?

Thanks

no idea yet.. I'm just open minded to loads of different career.. hopefully I find out on the way :redface:

Reply 11

Reluctant Economist

Original post by TheBBQ

Thank you!

Thanks :smile:

no idea yet.. I'm just open minded to loads of different career.. hopefully I find out on the way :redface:

Then piece of advice. Get Atleast a couple of internships/research jobs lined up!! It will help when applying for jobs. :smile:

Reply 12

TheBBQ

Original post by Reluctant Economist

Then piece of advice. Get Atleast a couple of internships/research jobs lined up!! It will help when applying for jobs. :smile:

I plan on making the most out of uni.. definitely going to try get some experience in there, if possible inside the university itself.

Reply 13

Reluctant Economist

Original post by TheBBQ

I plan on making the most out of uni.. definitely going to try get some experience in there, if possible inside the university itself.

Oh the possibilities. I wish I was a fresher. To be so young and naive again! Bliss :smile:

Reply 14

TheBBQ

Original post by Reluctant Economist

Oh the possibilities. I wish I was a fresher. To be so young and naive again! Bliss :smile:

I'm not that young though, I'm starting at 21 :tongue:

Reply 15

Reluctant Economist

Original post by TheBBQ

I'm not that young though, I'm starting at 21 :tongue:

How come? Gap year?

Reply 16

TheBBQ

Original post by Reluctant Economist

How come? Gap year?

Bad school experiences and stuff :colondollar:

Reply 17

Reluctant Economist

Original post by TheBBQ

Bad school experiences and stuff :colondollar:

Oh well in the grand scheme of things it doesn't matter! :P

Reply 18

TheBBQ

Original post by Reluctant Economist

Oh well in the grand scheme of things it doesn't matter! :P

That's true, except I'm 3 years older than i should be :tongue:

Reply 19

Reluctant Economist

Original post by TheBBQ

That's true, except I'm 3 years older than i should be :tongue:

My sister took a gap year and started uni late as well. Doesn't make a difference. I would say you are going to get more out of the whole experience because you'll be mature enough to have your priorities right.