AS --> A2 grade possibility

Is it possible to get an A grade at A2 from a C grade at As, without doing resits of any type? (this is hypothetical :P)

Im aiming for B's, but im wondering whether i should aim higher if its within my grasp *evil hand movements and laughter* lol...

sorry if theres a thread like this :wink:

but i have 'disagreements' with the search tool hehe :rolleyes:

Reply 1

Mr_Deeds

Presuming you had a high C at AS (i.e, one mark off a B), you would have 209 UMS, at A2 in order to get an A, you would need 480 UMS. So this would mean that next year you would have to get at least 271, i.e. 90%. It's definitely possible but it would be hard work and even more so if you've just scraped a C and in which case you'll need nearer 100%. If I were you I'd resit a few modules to make it easier but definitely aim high, you've nothing too lose but perhaps a lot to gain! (Isn't that a slogan for a loan company)?

Reply 2

city_chic

Without re-sits, I'd say no.

Reply 3

qwerty3

Depends on what subject but i would say its pretty hard unless you where half asleep during these exams :P

Reply 4

Fishfinger Sandwich

I went from BBBC to AAAB (including gen stud and excluding my c in AS maths) I used resits though. Resits are your friends. ;yes;

Reply 5

Aksan

Possible? Yes. Probable? No.
Resists would certainly make it easier.

Reply 6

Mr_Deeds

Of course it's possible; it's like winning the lottery, possible but unlikely. Like I said, you'd need between 90 and 100% at A2.

Reply 7

adrenaline1989

I got 210 for biology:

unit 1 55/90
unit 2 67/90
unit 3 88/120

Anyone think with just the unit 1 resit, I could manage to achieve a B grade? (OCR biology)

Reply 8

<(+_+)>

Resits are your friend. In my personal favourite resit I went from 59/105 (d) to 103/105 (a) with no extra revision. =)

Reply 9

MathematicalMind

Legend Killer

I got 210 for biology:

unit 1 55/90
unit 2 67/90
unit 3 88/120

Anyone think with just the unit 1 resit, I could manage to achieve a B grade? (OCR biology)

I thought 210 UMS was a B?

Reply 10

Aksan

MathematicalMind

I thought 210 UMS was a B?

It is, but obviously A2 is more difficult than AS.

Reply 11

MathematicalMind

Aksan

It is, but obviously A2 is more difficult than AS.

Oh ok I understand :smile:

Reply 12

brown

Possible but unlikely. You would have to have a lot of motivation and determination to move from a C at AS to an A at A2.

Reply 13

sunspoon

i got 214/300 in my AS Maths last year (almost a C).
After resitting two modules whilst taking A2 Maths this year I have now got 530/600 for my whole A-Level (a solid A).

So it is possible to upgrade but extremely unlikely without resits.