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Will Unis look at AS results for 2017 entry?

I'm in a small dilemma with the fact that I didn't do that well in my AS Chemistry, despite getting constantly good grades in practice papers and stuff. So I just wanted to know if universities (I'm looking to study pharmacy) will look at my AS grade and make a judgement on whether to accept me based on that, or whether they will focus on my actual A level grade that I'll get next year.

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Reply 1

sindyscape62

Since your AS's are your most recent exams they will be the main thing used to make decisions on applicants, and chemistry is very important for pharmacy. I'd advise retaking AS exams if they're bad, and making it clear to the unis you apply to that you're retaking. If you've performed well through the year your teacher should be able to back you up and let unis know that you do have the potential, and that you can get much higher grades for the A-level overall.

Reply 2

GabbytheGreek_48

most universities are going to look on predicted a -level resylts however these are usually based of your a s grades so you either find some way to get excellent predicted grades or retake as the person above said

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Reply 3

Abstract_Prism

I really hope they do base their decisions on them and don't totally disregard AS results. I worked really hard on my AS-levels after a dismal GCSE performance, and I'll be distraught if it was all for nothing.

Reply 4

GabbytheGreek_48

I think most schools do base it on a s but probly ask your teachwrs on results day what the predictions may be as thats what im going to do

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Reply 5

Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by Aishadee

They'll look at everything they have available. Predicted grades are usually the first filter with AS grades if they're available used as a sanity check.

One poor grade isn't likely to have a big impact unless it means your predicted grades are very low or your referee doesn't explain why they expect you to perform much better at A level.

Reply 6

Aishadee

Original post by GabbytheGreek_48

I think my predicted grades will remain at an A grade, because my results had been quite consistent B grades all up until the actual exam. So I'm glad they'll look at that

Reply 7

GabbytheGreek_48

yeah also call the universities to make sure or email them or something and yes knowing your exact predicted grades though would be good

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Reply 8

Aishadee

Original post by PQ

So say my AS results were AABD, (the D being chemistry haha) would it still affect the way they view my application? And my predicted grade is still an A grade, it was just that exam that I flunked!

Reply 9

Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by Aishadee

So say my AS results were AABD, (the D being chemistry haha) would it still affect the way they view my application? And my predicted grade is still an A grade, it was just that exam that I flunked!

If your referee gives you a prediction of an A after a D at AS level then that will need to be explained in the reference comments.

Reply 10

rumana101

Original post by Aishadee

So say my AS results were AABD, (the D being chemistry haha) would it still affect the way they view my application? And my predicted grade is still an A grade, it was just that exam that I flunked!

was it AQA chemistry, because I honestly feel the same way

Reply 11

Aishadee

Original post by rumana101

was it AQA chemistry, because I honestly feel the same way

Yeah, it was. That exam was disgusting, like it surprised me how bad I felt after taking it

Reply 12

Aishadee

Original post by PQ

If your referee gives you a prediction of an A after a D at AS level then that will need to be explained in the reference comments.

Okay, thank you very much for your help

Reply 13

Anna1909

I feel the exact same, I want to study chemistry but I have done so bad in that exam that I fear no one will except me, even though I had been getting A's all year 😁

Reply 14

GabbytheGreek_48

that exam sucked especially the first paper ut was terrible

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Reply 15

Anna1909

The grade boundaries for each grade should be reasonably low though hopefully!😬

Reply 16

drinktheoceans

I don't understand why everyone is saying to retake AS Levels when they don't even count towards the full A Level, lol.

You'd probably have to somehow convince your teachers to give you a really good predicted grade and a good reference clearly explaining why they predicted you so highly. Strong GCSE grades could probably help you out there.

You also have the other option of taking a gap year and applying with your real A Level grades the following application cycle, if you really did flunk your exam and can't convince your teachers.

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Reply 17

HopelessMedic

From what I've read most uni's wont be looking at the AS grades this year, just your predicted grades and the other parts of your application e.g GCSE, statement ect. So make sure you've got good predicted grades and you should be fine.

Reply 18

Aishadee

Original post by Anna1909

I feel the exact same, I want to study chemistry but I have done so bad in that exam that I fear no one will except me, even though I had been getting A's all year 😁

That is my situation exactly as well!