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  1. Johntheman's Avatar
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    (Original post by Gaishan)
    Sorry, but they'd be able to give you a definite answer, and it would take about the same time as asking here, anyway. So if you follow the advice, it is indeed very helpful.
    I was being serious! Only thing is they are off on holidays till the end of the month. I am nearly certain it's a percentage though.
    Last edited by Johntheman; 13-07-2009 at 23:50.
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    (Original post by Johntheman)
    I was being serious! Only thing is they are off on holidays till the end of the month. I am nearly certain it's a percentage though. I did well.
    Yeah it will be a percentage. When did you sit the exam? Go on have a brag how well did you do?
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    Yeah it will be a percentage. When did you sit the exam? Go on have a brag how well did you do?
    I sat the exam over a month ago.
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    (Original post by Johntheman)
    I sat the exam over a month ago.
    I had my first about a month ago but I sure I've messed up, I don't know whether I want to have failed so I can resit or passed so that I can draw a line under it. How well did you do then?
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    (Original post by Johntheman)
    I was being serious! Only thing is they are off on holidays till the end of the month. I am nearly certain it's a percentage though. I did well.
    Sorry, I'm so used to sarcastic responses on TSR.

    Well done on your results. Would the exam you did be the TMA 03 - on Ordering Lives?
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    (Original post by Gaishan)
    Sorry, I'm so used to sarcastic responses on TSR.

    Well done on your results. Would the exam you did be the TMA 03 - on Ordering Lives?
    Yes - did you do it too?

    And thank you! How are you getting on?
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    I had my first about a month ago but I sure I've messed up, I don't know whether I want to have failed so I can resit or passed so that I can draw a line under it. How well did you do then?
    77

    You'll be ok!!
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    77

    You'll be ok!!
    Well done
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    Well done
    How well have you been doing? Do you really think 77 is good?:o:
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    How well have you been doing? Do you really think 77 is good?:o:
    77 is extremely good, well done.
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    (Original post by Gaishan)
    77 is extremely good, well done.
    Cheers! How well have you been doing ?
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    (Original post by Johntheman)
    Cheers! How well have you been doing ?
    I regard my results as private, so I'll PM you.
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    How well have you been doing? Do you really think 77 is good?:o:
    Yeah 77% is definitely a good score. My tma scores have varied from an abysmal 43% to 92%. When I got the 92% I thought it said 12% and I had to wait until it was online until I believed it. Some tma's suit me more than others and I think I will have to get used to the varied marks as long as I don't drop to 43%'s again lol.
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    Yeah 77% is definitely a good score. My tma scores have varied from an abysmal 43% to 92%. When I got the 92% I thought it said 12% and I had to wait until it was online until I believed it. Some tma's suit me more than others and I think I will have to get used to the varied marks as long as I don't drop to 43%'s again lol.
    Cheers - and glad you are also doing well. I'd love to get as high as 92 - well done you!
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    Just popping in here, hopefully will be joining you all in Oct - but for now will be lurking and reading all your chatter

    PS. Well done on the 77!
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    Cheers - and glad you are also doing well. I'd love to get as high as 92 - well done you!
    I'd love to manage it again but I don't think it will happen any time soon lol.
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    (Original post by BattyNora)
    Just popping in here, hopefully will be joining you all in Oct - but for now will be lurking and reading all your chatter

    PS. Well done on the 77!
    Thank you!
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    I'd love to manage it again but I don't think it will happen any time soon lol.
    Don't say that. You did it once, you will again!
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    Hi, I'm considering doing the OU degree in international studies - I need to complete 360 credits, and I want to do this over 3 years? Is it possible to do 120 credits in one year?
    Last edited by mickeyfit; 22-07-2009 at 14:41.
  20. Johntheman's Avatar
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    Hi, I'm considering doing the OU degree in international studies - I need to complete 630 credits, and I want to do this over 3 years? Is it possible to do 120 credits in one year?
    yes
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