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22 August 2013 GCSE results: Didn't do as well as you'd hoped? Advice here!

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Reply 20

Krollo

Original post by Molly_xox

1 UMS off an A* in RS, worth sending for a remark?

Probably.

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Reply 21

Annaphora

I got like 4A* 7A's and an A in additional maths. Three of my A's are very high like, I only need of or two ums to get an A*. Should I get it remarked?

Reply 22

usycool1

Original post by Annaphora

I got like 4A* 7A's and an A in additional maths. Three of my A's are very high like, I only need of or two ums to get an A*. Should I get it remarked?

What subjects are they (the one's you want to remark)? :smile:

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Reply 23

JPL9457

how do i know if a grade has been cashed in, because i want to resit one geo exam because i got, A*A*A*C in the 4 geo tests, and if i resit before it has been cashed in, unis won't see this will they?

Original post by Origami Bullets

Your RE grade is never actually going to impact your life from now on. Chalk it up to experience and move on.

With regards to chemistry, you need to pick up your grades before making any hasty decisions. If it is only a few UMS off then get it remarked, but if not an A is more than a respectable grade.

I promise you, GCSE grades are of really minimal importance when it comes to uni admissions.

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turns out i got 100 ums and 94 ums in Unit 3 and 2 respectively, so i don't need to resit chemistry!

Reply 24

Random thoughts

I'm new here and I needed some advice on A levels, My school won't let me do them as I passed but didn't get the requirements, I'm confused now and left in limbo. Where on this forum can I get advice? OR is it a schooling matter? Confused...

Thanks.

Reply 25

Ecosse_14

Original post by Random thoughts

It's more something you need to speak to your school about. If they're very strict on their requirements, then you may have to look into alternative colleges where you can go to do your A Levels.

Reply 26

tillycat123

Edexcel ICT - Got a grade D my sheet says 119 mark equivalent. According to Exexcel 120 was a C, so i got 1 mark off of a grade C.

Is ICT controlled assessments something you can ask for a remark of?

I got a B last year in the written exam but no where on my sheet is this showing.

Reply 27

ThatPerson

Original post by Ecosse_14

It's more something you need to speak to your school about. If they're very strict on their requirements, then you may have to look into alternative colleges where you can go to do your A Levels.

I'm really confused about november resits and the terminal rule.

All websites (edexcel, ofqual) say that in November 2013 I can resit English and English Language, but does that include English Literature?

Also, to get my mark changed, do I need to take 40% or more?

And do they take the best grade?
:confused:

Thanks

Reply 28

Bookworm John

Hi, I have just recieved my results for my GCSE Maths results. I'm absolutley gutted. I'm in Year 10 and before the Summer we took Maths exams to save us having to take them in Year 11, however, I got a really bad grade and have got really dispodent with myself.

I really blame the terrible teacher I had, but I also think I was a little bit cocky about it. Can anybody give me some advice on this?
Thanks
Bookworm John

Reply 29

daniy186

I got 2A* 4A's 5B's and 1 c but i really want to go into medicine and i think its impossible, i really don't know what to do? can anybody give me any advice?

Reply 30

Ecosse_14

Original post by ThatPerson

Thanks

I'm afraid I'm not sure, someone else will hopefully see your post and know the answers though! :smile:

Remember your school and teachers should also be able to give you advice on this.

Reply 31

Ecosse_14

Original post by Bookworm John

It sounds like you've just got to learn from your mistakes and retake it. Good luck, and don't worry, it's not the end of the world! :smile:

Original post by daniy186

I got 2A* 4A's 5B's and 1 c but i really want to go into medicine and i think its impossible, i really don't know what to do? can anybody give me any advice?

It's not impossible, and well done on those great results! Check out the GCSE medicine requirements page. :smile:

Reply 32

ThatPerson

Original post by Ecosse_14

I'm afraid I'm not sure, someone else will hopefully see your post and know the answers though! :smile:

Remember your school and teachers should also be able to give you advice on this.

After about an hour of searching I found what I needed :tongue:

You can't sit English Literature in November 2013. Only English Language.

I hate Ofqual and all of these exam boards that make necessary information so ****ing hard to find. :angry:

Reply 33

Ecosse_14

Original post by ThatPerson

After about an hour of searching I found what I needed :tongue:

You can't sit English Literature in November 2013. Only English Language.

I hate Ofqual and all of these exam boards that make necessary information so ****ing hard to find. :angry:

At least you found the answer in the end, instead of not knowing at all :tongue:

Reply 34

glynruell

I received my GCSE english today and did not achieve what I wanted. I was 5 marks of a C and I was wondering is it worth getting it remarked.

Reply 35

blubird26

for my maths grade I got ucas 359(A) and 360 was an A* is there anyway I can appeal and see if it can go up after all its only 0.25% off the next grade ??

Reply 36

Ecosse_14

Original post by blubird26

for my maths grade I got ucas 359(A) and 360 was an A* is there anyway I can appeal and see if it can go up after all its only 0.25% off the next grade ??

Look into a remark. Well done on a great result!

Reply 37

usycool1

Original post by glynruell

I received my GCSE english today and did not achieve what I wanted. I was 5 marks of a C and I was wondering is it worth getting it remarked.

Sorry to hear that.

English is marked subjectively, so it's not rare for marks to change. 5 marks is a fair amount though. However, because a C grade is very important to achieve, I think it may be a good idea to go ahead with a remark and see what happens. I suggest talking to your teachers also to see what they suggest. :smile:

I've moved your post into this thread. Also have a read of the OP and see if that's of any use. :smile:

Original post by blubird26

for my maths grade I got ucas 359(A) and 360 was an A* is there anyway I can appeal and see if it can go up after all its only 0.25% off the next grade ??

As Ecosse said above, look into a remark :yep:

It is rare, however, for marks to change in maths as they're usually marked very accurately (although it's not impossible for marks to change). Are you taking maths for A-Level? If so, you may as well get a remark and hope for the best. If not, I'd just leave it - an A is still a fantastic grade! :biggrin:

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Reply 38

RichardAdd

Hi Like many people today I got my GCSE English Result. I got an E which I was surprised at ! In the exam I got 68 marks out of 80 this is a B +, In the English Language Unit 3 I got 48 marks this is a B. English Unit 3 was the worst as I failed

Should my final grade me an E

Thanks in Advance !

Reply 39

eddie1221

I was 1 UMS off an A* in physics and 1 UMS off an A in IT. Worth sending both off for remarking?

Also was 3 UMS off an A in history, is it worth trying with this or not?