Predicted A/B in Lang and Lit

Probably wouldn't make a difference to employers really, but universities might be more concerned, depending on where you wanted to go.

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ArtGoblin

Probably wouldn't make a difference to employers really, but universities might be more concerned, depending on where you wanted to go.

Well that was my main concern. I think I could get an A in Literature with a bit more effort, but Language is what I find difficult. :frown:

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scraceus999

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addylad

Well that was my main concern. I think I could get an A in Literature with a bit more effort, but Language is what I find difficult. :frown:

B's are aboslutely fine. honestly dont worry about it, just try your hardest and thats all you can do :smile:

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hazzypants

addylad

Hi,

Well I've got my predicted grades, and English is A/B in both Language and Literature. I was wondering whether it would make a difference to my career options if I get Bs in these two (other subjects are all predicted As/A*s). I'm very strong at Science/IT/Maths and would like to do something related to this in the future, so would it matter?

Thanks a lot!

probs not. And A/B doesn't matter. Oxbridge will want a general A/A* profile. Science courses will prob want a C, sometimes B in english language. As long as you get that, it should not matter.

In my GCSEs, I was predicted a B in ICT, I worked my ass off, to get an A. Personally I think it's nicer to say "I got all As and A*s" than "I got got all As and A*s and a B in ICT", I hated the subject, but i'm glad i did it, cos now i can say that.

So yeh, it only matters, if it matters to you if you get me? good luck.

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hazzypants

probs not. And A/B doesn't matter. Oxbridge will want a general A/A* profile. Science courses will prob want a C, sometimes B in english language. As long as you get that, it should not matter.

In my GCSEs, I was predicted a B in ICT, I worked my ass off, to get an A. Personally I think it's nicer to say "I got all As and A*s" than "I got got all As and A*s and a B in ICT", I hated the subject, but i'm glad i did it, cos now i can say that.

So yeh, it only matters, if it matters to you if you get me? good luck.

I suppose it's better to bring the Bs up to As, and then to try to get A*s if I have time at the end of the year. Thanks. :smile:

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ArtGoblin

addylad

Well that was my main concern. I think I could get an A in Literature with a bit more effort, but Language is what I find difficult. :frown:

Just drop Language at A2. Then anyone other than Oxbridge won't care.

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ArtGoblin

Just drop Language at A2. Then anyone other than Oxbridge won't care.

It's GCSE, so I'd assume it wouldn't be so bad. Thanks :smile:

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GFX-K

I'll be glad with two B's..Ummmm it depends on the entry requirements of the college and universities you go to, also what course do u want to do?

Reply 10

ArtGoblin

addylad

It's GCSE, so I'd assume it wouldn't be so bad. Thanks :smile:

Ooooh! Then it won't matter at all!

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notepad

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hazzypants

probs not. And A/B doesn't matter. Oxbridge will want a general A/A* profile. Science courses will prob want a C, sometimes B in english language. As long as you get that, it should not matter.

In my GCSEs, I was predicted a B in ICT, I worked my ass off, to get an A. Personally I think it's nicer to say "I got all As and A*s" than "I got got all As and A*s and a B in ICT", I hated the subject, but i'm glad i did it, cos now i can say that.

So yeh, it only matters, if it matters to you if you get me? good luck.

I disagree, many decent place asks a B in GCSE English Language; so to be safe get at least a B. If you got other As and A* one/two Bs really would not make any difference to your application, even if you do apply to top universities. Moreover, AS/A2 levels are far more important.

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Nimbus

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As far as I know, a grade A/A* in english or eng lit doesn't make any difference at GCSE unless you meet some extremely picky employers/unis.

It doesn't matter what you get predicted at all! It doesn't you'll get all A*s if you get predicted all A*s.

And so, forget abotu getting Bs, everyone' capable fo getting As in them at GCSE, you can do it! :smile:

I'm a good example.. :biggrin:

I was predicted the same A/B for Eng and Eng lit and what's more, i know my level was about B as well.
However, I just concentrated on doing past papers, working hard to improve and I got an A* in Eng lit and A(2 marks off an A*!) on English. :smile:

What's more, I only started to do these preps 2 months before my exams!
And if I can do it, there are no reasons why you can't. So believe in yourself!

Reply 13

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Nimbus

As far as I know, a grade A/A* in english or eng lit doesn't make any difference at GCSE unless you meet some extremely picky employers/unis.

It doesn't matter what you get predicted at all! It doesn't you'll get all A*s if you get predicted all A*s.

And so, forget abotu getting Bs, everyone' capable fo getting As in them at GCSE, you can do it! :smile:

I'm a good example.. :biggrin:

I was predicted the same A/B for Eng and Eng lit and what's more, i know my level was about B as well.
However, I just concentrated on doing past papers, working hard to improve and I got an A* in Eng lit and A(2 marks off an A*!) on English. :smile:

What's more, I only started to do these preps 2 months before my exams!
And if I can do it, there are no reasons why you can't. So believe in yourself!

Thanks a lot, I'll see how I do in my mock (won't have time for much revision) and go from there. I would be delighted with an A in English Language. :biggrin:

Reply 14

Rimmiie

wow that's like me
A Lit and B Lang
What exam board do you do?

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