SQA Results Day 2013 - Discussion

My son received F's on all three courses he took at college this year. His prelims were at C or D, but his NABS since the prelims were all very good - As and Bs, plus his 'folder work' (that is, essays etc) all had very good grades. Does the SQA accept NABS and assignments markings as part of the evidence? We are waiting to hear from Inverness College to see if he is on the appeals list.

Reply 1301

ScottishDan

Original post by Hype en Ecosse

Ah, that sucks! I've never heard of that happening before. But hey, at least you know you've met your conditions and you're off to uni once you get your results sorted. :smile:

I'm surprised it'll take as long as a week!

Sorry that it's so unfair, but don't let that get you down. It's still time to celebrate great results regardless! :woo:

Yeah I know, just my luck. It's just so frustrating really! Hopefully it won't take that long to fix..

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Ecosse_14

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Original post by animisha

My son received F's on all three courses he took at college this year. His prelims were at C or D, but his NABS since the prelims were all very good - As and Bs, plus his 'folder work' (that is, essays etc) all had very good grades. Does the SQA accept NABS and assignments markings as part of the evidence? We are waiting to hear from Inverness College to see if he is on the appeals list.

NABs not so much since they're at the basic pass level and aren't actually graded. For his additional work, if it was done under exam conditions and the teacher has some sort of marking scheme then it could be taken into consideration but the prelims will be the core of the appeal. Hopefully he is successful in appealing, let us know how he does! :smile:

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animisha

Fingers crossed. He is at a loss as to how he could have done so badly as he said he felt good about the exams, wrote pages and pages - it wasn't like he didn't answer the questions. :-/

Reply 1304

ohsnapitsmela

Hey everyone. Hope you all got what you wanted/ needed! Got 3 A's, exceeding the conditions of my uni offer :mmm:

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Ecosse_14

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Original post by animisha

Fingers crossed. He is at a loss as to how he could have done so badly as he said he felt good about the exams, wrote pages and pages - it wasn't like he didn't answer the questions. :-/

That's a shame :sad:

Not the end of the world though! :smile:

Does he have plans for next year/what his next steps are?

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Ecosse_14

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Original post by ohsnapitsmela

Hey everyone. Hope you all got what you wanted/ needed! Got 3 A's, exceeding the conditions of my uni offer :mmm:

Nice one, congrats! :biggrin:

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Hype en Ecosse

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Original post by ohsnapitsmela

Hey everyone. Hope you all got what you wanted/ needed! Got 3 A's, exceeding the conditions of my uni offer :mmm:

If only there was some way you could adjust your course choice if you meet and exceed your offer for you to consider. :tongue:

Congratulations! Absolutely fantastic grades. :smile:

Reply 1308

katherine96

Higher Biology- A
Chemistry- A
Physics- A
Maths- A
English- A
Sooo pleased! Can't quite believe I did that! Maybe they sent me the wrong certificate :smile:

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animisha

Well, he was offered a conditional place on HNC computing, needs one grade C in only one higher. His SAAS and everything is all set up. I'm away to the Sabhal Mor Ostaig to finish my third year, so this course and the student loan was going to enable him to stay here and me go away. The level of bursary for taking highers here on Lewis will not be high enough to live on, so I hope he can find some work - which is not easy at the moment.

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LionKing1

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Since most people in Scotland do 5 Highers will universities still give me offers even though I only did four but got straight As, also is there an chances of a unconditional for (engineering)?

Reply 1311

Craigenhogen

Just got my results certificate and I got a one for all aspects!!! No twos in sight! **** YEAH!

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Pennyarcade

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Original post by katherine96

Higher Biology- A
Chemistry- A
Physics- A
Maths- A
English- A
Sooo pleased! Can't quite believe I did that! Maybe they sent me the wrong certificate :smile:

Wow thats exceptional! well done :biggrin:

!!

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ashton96

Hi, higher results have came at last - 2 a's and 3 b's so pretty happy, although my first choice is primary teaching at strathclyde uni. I know their minimum requirements are 3 as and a b for their new ba course, do you reckon there is a good chance of me getting a conditional for this course?

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Hype en Ecosse

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Original post by LionKing1

Since most people in Scotland do 5 Highers will universities still give me offers even though I only did four but got straight As, also is there an chances of a unconditional for (engineering)?

Most candidates don't actually do 5 Highers in 5th year! And even if they did, very few of them get good enough grades to eclipse AAAA. Your grades are fine, and you don't have to worry about not making your offers. :smile:

Whether you'd get an unconditional depends on where you apply and if you've got all the right subjects! You don't have to worry, though. You've got great grades as you are. Just got to get looking at those unis and see where you'd like to go. :wink:

Original post by ashton96

Hi, higher results have came at last - 2 a's and 3 b's so pretty happy, although my first choice is primary teaching at strathclyde uni. I know their minimum requirements are 3 as and a b for their new ba course, do you reckon there is a good chance of me getting a conditional for this course?

Yeah, definitely! You're only one A short of meeting the requirements for second sitting and well above their advertised minimum for first sitting.

I've got two friends doing Primary Education at Strathclyde. They love it - heard the course is a bit more hands-on than at Glasgow. Good luck, mate!

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Ecosse_14

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Original post by katherine96

Higher Biology- A
Chemistry- A
Physics- A
Maths- A
English- A
Sooo pleased! Can't quite believe I did that! Maybe they sent me the wrong certificate :smile:

Congratulations! :biggrin:

Original post by animisha

Well, he was offered a conditional place on HNC computing, needs one grade C in only one higher. His SAAS and everything is all set up. I'm away to the Sabhal Mor Ostaig to finish my third year, so this course and the student loan was going to enable him to stay here and me go away. The level of bursary for taking highers here on Lewis will not be high enough to live on, so I hope he can find some work - which is not easy at the moment.

Ah, I see. Well best of luck to him! :h:

Original post by LionKing1

Since most people in Scotland do 5 Highers will universities still give me offers even though I only did four but got straight As, also is there an chances of a unconditional for (engineering)?

A lot of university courses only require 4 subjects anyway. Although may be different for engineering which is quite competitive. You'd definitely be in for an unconditional. Obviously it depends on the rest of your UCAS app though. :smile:

Original post by ashton96

Hi, higher results have came at last - 2 a's and 3 b's so pretty happy, although my first choice is primary teaching at strathclyde uni. I know their minimum requirements are 3 as and a b for their new ba course, do you reckon there is a good chance of me getting a conditional for this course?