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I did ****!

Mathematics A*
English Language A (I got a*s and a D in an exam!!!! And the best in the class got a U!!!)
Photography C (so pissed off)

Modules:
Biology Chemistry Physics and Geography.. All A*

So upset :cry2:

Those are amazing results - if it makes you feel better, if you ignore the Photography then you've got all A* and one A, which is amazing!! Especially considering you're in Year 10 (you're in Year 10, right?). And if you are, just think - you've got a whole year, you can re-take photography if you want :smile:

that A* in Maths is fantastic, and an A in English is brilliant too! Don't forget, there's been some issues with the English this year; I saw on the GCSE forums that people are complaining how harshly it was graded.

Don't be too hard on yourself; you've done really well :hugs:

Reply 1001

SecretDuck

Original post by shadab786ahmed

I am just so angry!!! How did I get 17/40 raw marks in a GCSE reading exam! And get an A in an A level history exam?! Both were reading! :frown:

And I haven't got those yet, theyre only modules... Only maths, language and photography are fill GCSEs... Added to last year.. :frown:

Still, they're and will be very good Gcse grades. :yep:

Enough for you to go to LSE or UCL. :awesome:

Reply 1002

L'Evil Fish

Original post by madders94

Thanks

yeah I'm in year ten... I can't even resit English... :frown:

or photography :frown:

I can't believe I'm not happy! :smile:

I should be...

Well, now I'm going to do what I do best... Sit my a level maths next year... Hopefully :smile:

Original post by SecretDuck

Still, they're and will be very good Gcse grades. :yep:

Enough for you to go to LSE or UCL. :awesome:

But I wanted to go to Cambridge! :frown:

and now I have a C! :angry:

Thanks guys :frown:

Reply 1003

SecretDuck

Original post by shadab786ahmed

Thanks

yeah I'm in year ten... I can't even resit English... :frown:

or photography :frown:

I can't believe I'm not happy! :smile:

I should be...

Well, now I'm going to do what I do best... Sit my a level maths next year... Hopefully :smile:

But I wanted to go to Cambridge! :frown:

and now I have a C! :angry:

Thanks guys :frown:

The reason why I mention LSE and UCL is that you must have 8 A*s or higher at GCSE before you can even have a fighting chance with them. :sadnod:

Oxbridge are less strict on Gcses so if you have a good PS, AS modules mostly 90+ ums (as a rule of thumb, you should be scoring 93-95Ums on every module) and perform well at interview, you'll definitely have a chance. :smile:

Reply 1004

username873782

Original post by shadab786ahmed

Believe me when I say this, those results are brilliant! You should be proud of yourself - they're way better than the average GCSE grades :smile:

Reply 1005

L'Evil Fish

Original post by SecretDuck

The reason why I mention LSE and UCL is that you must have 8 A*s or higher at GCSE before you can even have a fighting chance with them. :sadnod:

Thanks

I can still get 8 A*s hopefully :frown:

Thanks though, should I get a remark? I'm 16 UMS of an A* I think... which is obviously a lot... But a C and a D in an exam! It's so uncharacteristic... :frown:

Reply 1006

madders94

Original post by shadab786ahmed

Thanks

yeah I'm in year ten... I can't even resit English... :frown:

or photography :frown:

I can't believe I'm not happy! :smile:

I should be...

Well, now I'm going to do what I do best... Sit my a level maths next year... Hopefully :smile:

But I wanted to go to Cambridge! :frown:

and now I have a C! :angry:

Thanks guys :frown:

I don't think Cambridge will be put off by a solitary C in Photography, considering how brilliant your other grades are (and, I have no doubt, will be over the next 3 years when you do the rest of your GCSEs and your A Levels). Now then, relax for a bit and enjoy the rest of your summer holidays!! :hugs:

Reply 1007

SecretDuck

Original post by shadab786ahmed

Thanks

I can still get 8 A*s hopefully :frown:

Thanks though, should I get a remark? I'm 16 UMS of an A* I think... which is obviously a lot... But a C and a D in an exam! It's so uncharacteristic... :frown:

Cambridge is less strict on Gcses than Oxford, LSE or UCL. Do you plan to apply to LSE or UCL? If so, they're the strictest in terms of Gcses. They rejected a lot of good applicants with the reason "Gcse grades not sufficient".

Definitely aim for as many A*s as possible - it will give you a higher chance at the above institutions before you begin your A levels. But please don't underestimate the importance of a good PS and great predicted grades. You could get a 1,000 A*s at GCSE but without enthusiasm for your course, you won't stand much of a chance.

It's an essay subject so I think it'll be worthwhile to get it remarked. :yep:

Reply 1008

L'Evil Fish

Original post by SecretCircus

Believe me when I say this, those results are brilliant! You should be proud of yourself - they're way better than the average GCSE grades :smile:

Thanks

I actually think this grade inflation thing has been put into place :tongue:

Original post by madders94

Thanks

I'll try

(and I'm getting a remark me thinks :colone:

)

Reply 1009

madders94

Wahh.. specialist appointment on the 13th September. If they tell me I'm not allowed to drink alcohol until I'm better, I think I'll cry, freshers will be ruined :sad:

Reply 1010

L'Evil Fish

Original post by SecretDuck

Aaah, thankfully I'm set on Cambridge... :tongue:

but I may consider applying... :/

Aah, thanks, I'll do all of those, I can show enthusiasm... And I am genuinely interested :smile:

Thanks, here is the break down...

Okay so English Language:
Unit 1: 23/40 D (17/40 raw)
Unit 2: 25/40 C ( 20/40 raw)
Unit 3: 56/60 A* (73-74 /80 raw)
Unit 4: 60/60 A*

What shall I do? :frown:

so confused...

Reply 1011

L'Evil Fish

Lol, but the D and C will haunt me forever... :tongue:

Awesome

Reply 1012

L'Evil Fish

I can't resit one unit, have to resit them all xD fml...

Would a remark be appropriate? Because I'd need 23/40 and 25/40 ish... In raw MarOSX which I think I had tbh..