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you probably stand a higher chance than those predicted an A* in Maths , as you took the A-level over a year and came really close. So it definitely will not disadvantage you , that's for certain

Don't cash it in and don't tell them you missed the A*, won't look good.
You can avoid cashing it in by saying the applied modules were for AS FM (I think that's how it's done

Don't cash it in and don't tell them you missed the A*, won't look good.

But won't they give SOME leeway if in my reference it says that I only missed it by 1 mark?

Incorrect, whether you take A2 maths in a year, or as maths and as further maths simultaneously isn't within your control, so they can't discriminate based on that.



Wouldn't they see every module anyway?

Incorrect, whether you take A2 maths in a year, or as maths and as further maths simultaneously isn't within your control, so they can't discriminate based on that.



Wouldn't they see every module anyway?

But won't they give SOME leeway if in my reference it says that I only missed it by 1 mark?

Should have been clear, meant for A* demanding non-LSE/Camb universities (no option here) like UCL and warwick( is the A* in maths here? Can't remember) or wherever else might ask.

They might give you some, but what you're telling them is that you're a retaker. Also might mean they give you A*AA offers on the uncompletes subjected. I can't see any disadvantages in not cashing in your mats grade

I'm speaking of experience of people who have done the same thing in my year and year before, didn't do it personally

But how do I even do that? Will my school let me do it?

Not exactly sure but some users did it in my year. May want to make a thread. I may be misinformed, but I'm sure they stated all there modules but for done reason an A* in maths wasn't cashed so their offers were still A*AA/AAA with an A* already achieved which could be used towards those three grades

You can only do this if you go to a private school as at state schools all modules are automatically 'cashed in'.


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Guys I did my whole Maths A2 in year 12 and I missed an A* by 1 mark in C3 and C4. But courses like LSE require an A* in Maths. Will they consider that it is only one mark and that I will retake C4 to get the A* or do I not have any chance?

A* is prerequisite for LSE so no

Jesus Christ that one F***ing mark!

what did you get in c3 and c4 exactly?

c3:100 c4:79

c3:100 c4:79

Why not just get C4 remarked? If it drops you resit, if it goes up great.

That's really unfortunate, and I'm guessing you're on Edexcel .

As said, remark, in the unlikely event that it goes up you get your A*. But Maths papers are usually marked accurately.

Places you would consider (assume a good personal statement and references)
GCSE'S - 2A* 7A 2B
AS Results - AABB -(maths A biology A chemistry B art and design B)
Prediction - A*A*A (maths A* biology A* Chemistry A) + AS further maths being taken up in year 13
was thinking Bristol, Notts, Leeds, Exeter etc. (is UCL, LSE, Oxbridge out of my league)
THANKS

Places you would consider (assume a good personal statement and references)
GCSE'S - 2A* 7A 2B
AS Results - AABB -(maths A biology A chemistry B art and design B)
Prediction - A*A*A (maths A* biology A* Chemistry A) + AS further maths being taken up in year 13
was thinking Bristol, Notts, Leeds, Exeter etc. (is UCL, LSE, Oxbridge out of my league)
THANKS