Hi,
So I got my gcse results yesterday, and I don't really know how to feel about them. One moment I'm fairly pleased, and the next I'm finding it hard not to just break down. My results were: AAAAABBBBB. I was quite certain that I was going to get an A* in history, but my second paper didn't go as well as the first, and I ended up being 2 marks off an A. In my first paper, and coursework, the grades were A*. Anyway, I cannot do anything now!
I shouldn't really be upset, since I didn't by any means work my arse off. However, my school's science department failed to teach us the entire syllabus, so I had to do a lot of extra work on my own in order to not fail. I actually got an A in biology, which I'm quite pleased with. Having to learn a lot of science on my own didn't only effect the corresponding subjects, as I had a lot less time to dedicate study for the others. My head teacher actually sacked half of the science dep after the AS results came through. Although, I'm almost certain if I'd been working like a trojan throughout year 11 I would have had no problems. My fault.
Now, for AS I'm going study chemistry, biology, history and english literature. I really do love english and history, and if I pushed the boat out next year, I'm sure I would be capable of getting brilliant ums marks in them. I also might then like to do a degree in one of them. But I now don't know if could apply to a good university (Russell group - top 10) to do this - because of my gcses. Would an outstanding performance at AS (93% or above) and an obvious passion for the subjects, make up for a relatively mediocre gcse performance? I really would like the chance to apply to UCL, Kings, Warwick etc... Maybe, maybe even cambridge? Is that too presumptuous? I know that many universities look at each participants individual circumstances. My secondary school was a state school, and in east london (which should give you some idea of the average results).
Also, I have been thinking about applying to do medicine, I think it definitely could be some I would find fascinating - although of course I know it's supposed to be strenuous degree. With an outstanding AS performance, and an abundance of relevant work experience, would it be ignorant to think I could be I with a chance?
I am so confused at the moment, and really don't know what to think. Any replies would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
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