SQA Results Day 2013 - Discussion

Reply 1320

LionKing1

9

Highers
Computing A
Maths A
Physics A
P.E A

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Reply 1321

Hype en Ecosse

20

Original post by LionKing1

To the two Ecosse moderators are you two from the same place or do you have french relations? :colondollar:

We're both from Scotland, and actually live in two towns close-by each other, but that's purely coincidental! Neither of us have French relations, we just liked the sound of the word. :tongue:

Ecosse_14 was here before me, though, so he was the first Ecosse! :sad:

Congrats on your great grades!

Reply 1322

animisha

I think what was really odd about one of the fail marks - it was Int 2 English, which he repeated to get a higher mark. Last year (2012) he received a C, so seeing such a low mark struck me as something that needs to be looked at. So I hope he's on this appeals list!

Reply 1323

shannon95

Original post by Ziggiezag

So I got 4As and B, which I am delighted about! I'm wanting to study Actuarial Science at Heriott-Watt next year and was wondering what a typical unconditional offer would be for that course, anyone able to help me out? And anyone else planning to do this subject? :smile:

Congrats to everyone by the way, everyone seems to be getting pretty awesome results :biggrin:

I'm going to HW to study that in September and you should be fine with grades like that as long as one of your As was maths was it? But I would suggest doing advanced maths just incase :biggrin:

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Reply 1324

hollieeilloh

2

Original post by Hype en Ecosse

I love you all unconditionally, really. :tongue:

with a few more puns of that standard TSR will never wanna let you go!

Reply 1325

Hype en Ecosse

20

Original post by hollieeilloh

with a few more puns of that standard TSR will never wanna let you go!

Well I don't plan on making any Adjustments any time soon, but if it ever comes to that, I'd much rather Clearing out on my own. :wink:

Original post by animisha

I think what was really odd about one of the fail marks - it was Int 2 English, which he repeated to get a higher mark. Last year (2012) he received a C, so seeing such a low mark struck me as something that needs to be looked at. So I hope he's on this appeals list!

Best of luck to your son! :smile:

Reply 1326

Stressedoutteen

Hi, just wondering how resisting a couple of my highers would affect my uni application?

Reply 1327

NinetyOne

So now that's all over with... Looking onto next upcoming academic year. I was all planned and ready to start another 4 subjects in the physical sciences, maths, chemistry, physics etc. But I'm sort of changing my mind now and thinking of continuing with the social science route and maybe doing politics, philosophy etc. How easy is it to change my subjects at this point?

Reply 1328

ohsnapitsmela

Original post by Ecosse_14

Nice one, congrats! :biggrin:

Thanks soo much! How did you get on? :smile:

Reply 1329

jackamakka

2

So I got my breakdowns certificate and I've got a 1 for every section up until the very last part - Standard Grade Physics Problem Solving = 2.

I was so close :tongue:

Reply 1330

NinetyOne

Original post by jackamakka

So I got my breakdowns certificate and I've got a 1 for every section up until the very last part - Standard Grade Physics Problem Solving = 2.

I was so close :tongue:

Good job, man!

Reply 1331

JimmyGatz

8

Could I get into Primary Education at Strathclyde Uni with ABBBB? (Bio, Maths, English, Physics, PE)
Also what's the chances of a successful appeal if I got 76% and 90% in the maths prelims then a B in the final? Appreciate the help

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Reply 1332

ohsnapitsmela

Original post by Hype en Ecosse

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:

Ahaha if only right :tongue:

Thanks a lot, I'm so happy!! How did you get on? :smile:

Reply 1333

jackamakka

2

Original post by NinetyOne

Good job, man!

Thank you

Reply 1334

hollieeilloh

2

Original post by Hype en Ecosse

Well I don't plan on making any Adjustments any time soon, but if it ever comes to that, I'd much rather Clearing out on my own. :wink:

I think your jokes are too advanced for me.. don't think I've quite mastered it just yet. :tongue:

Reply 1335

Ecosse_14

OP

19

Original post by Hype en Ecosse

Ecosse_14 was here before me, though, so he was the first Ecosse! :sad:

I so cool

/old

Original post by Hype en Ecosse

Well I don't plan on making any Adjustments any time soon, but if it ever comes to that, I'd much rather Clearing out on my own. :wink:

For the sake of humanity, please stop! :tongue:

Original post by ohsnapitsmela

Thanks soo much! How did you get on? :smile:

I'm a uni student, no SQA results for me :colondollar:

Reply 1336

UserUnavailable

I hope you're all studying for next year now. 2013 Exams are over- chop chop! :tongue:

Reply 1337

Ecosse_14

OP

19

Original post by Stressedoutteen

Hi, just wondering how resisting a couple of my highers would affect my uni application?

Depends on what you're applying for, which universities and what grades you have really.

Original post by NinetyOne

So now that's all over with... Looking onto next upcoming academic year. I was all planned and ready to start another 4 subjects in the physical sciences, maths, chemistry, physics etc. But I'm sort of changing my mind now and thinking of continuing with the social science route and maybe doing politics, philosophy etc. How easy is it to change my subjects at this point?

Your school should hopefully be accommodating to you changing your subjects, but if not then fight your battle.

Original post by JimmyGatz

Could I get into Primary Education at Strathclyde Uni with ABBBB? (Bio, Maths, English, Physics, PE)
Also what's the chances of a successful appeal if I got 76% and 90% in the maths prelims then a B in the final? Appreciate the help

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Possibly, yes :yes:

Make sure you've got a good application though and relevant work experience. As for appeals, see the last part of the FAQ in the appeals thread. Basically we can't really tell you if you'll be successful or not as there are a number of factors involved.

Reply 1338

KayaS

3

How many people get 5 A's at higher?

Reply 1339

Hype en Ecosse

20

Original post by Stressedoutteen

Hi, just wondering how resisting a couple of my highers would affect my uni application?

Resitting a few Highers is only really that useful if you need them at a better grade, for example, if a course wants "AABB including English" and you get a C in English. Otherwise, it takes up spots that new Highers could fill.
Whether it's the right thing for you depends on what course you're going for, where you're applying, and what the rest of your application is like! Unfortunately, we can't help you with all of that on so little information, but we'd be happy to give you some advice if you'd indulge us! :smile:

It's always wise to talk to your guidance teacher/pupil support/adviser/whoever you have at school, they can often give you a lot of good advice since they're so intimately familiar with your situation. :smile:

Of course, think about appeals, too as a possible option!

Original post by NinetyOne

So now that's all over with... Looking onto next upcoming academic year. I was all planned and ready to start another 4 subjects in the physical sciences, maths, chemistry, physics etc. But I'm sort of changing my mind now and thinking of continuing with the social science route and maybe doing politics, philosophy etc. How easy is it to change my subjects at this point?

Depends on how easily your school would let you change! If you want to change, you're best getting a word in as early as possible, because it's always easier to do the earlier on it is.
Think carefully about your subjects and what you'd want to do after uni, and most importantly, study something you'll enjoy! :smile:

Original post by JimmyGatz

Could I get into Primary Education at Strathclyde Uni with ABBBB? (Bio, Maths, English, Physics, PE)
Also what's the chances of a successful appeal if I got 76% and 90% in the maths prelims then a B in the final? Appreciate the help

You definitely could get onto Primary Ed if you take a few more Highers this year - you'd probably be given a conditional, though! The requirements for 2nd sitting are AAABB, so you're only 2 A's away from getting that! Great grades! :biggrin:

I'm afraid we can't tell you how likely you are to be successful with an appeal for maths due to the idiosyncratic nature of appeal evidence. If you were predicted an A, though, definitely try to get your school to submit an appeal. You're best getting in contact with them ASAP if this is what you want to do. :smile:

Original post by ohsnapitsmela

Ahaha if only right :tongue:

Thanks a lot, I'm so happy!! How did you get on? :smile:

Haha, thank you so much, but I'm at university! Going into my second year after the summer, so I can guess you can say my results' day went really well. :biggrin:

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