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I got six a*'s five a's one b and a distinction in additional maths:smile:
Original post by L'Evil Fish
Me?:lol:


lol he asked what is the scholarship for not "WHO"
:colone: :biggrin:
Original post by parasagarwal01
lol he asked what is the scholarship for not "WHO"
:colone: :biggrin:


I'm a thing too :wink:
Someone please help me!

I got 9A* and 3A grades last week for my GCSEs and am thinking about taking the International Baccalaureate next week, does anyone know anything about it? Is it too hard, worthwhile, should I just stick to A-Levels?

Any advice appreciated! x


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Original post by Heytherehello
I'm doing History, Philosophy & Ethics, Latin and Gov & Pol at A-Level. Is that good?


They're all well respected subjects - what are you thinking about for university?
how clever do you have to be to get a scholarship at schools like harrow?
Original post by Millerman
how clever do you have to be to get a scholarship at schools like harrow?


Academics only go so far.

In my interview they wanted extra curriculars and personality as well as my qualifications.

Charity Work and Volunteering.
Original post by L'Evil Fish
Academics only go so far.

In my interview they wanted extra curriculars and personality as well as my qualifications.

Charity Work and Volunteering.


so like i do tutoring and stuff like that, is that good?
Original post by Millerman
so like i do tutoring and stuff like that, is that good?


Urmmmm... That's still academic.
Original post by L'Evil Fish
Urmmmm... That's still academic.


sports, helping out at this kids summer camp?
So I have been so busy and haven't been able to post my results.
Achieved A*-B grades woooop.


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Original post by Olympiad
So I have been so busy and haven't been able to post my results.
Achieved A*-B grades woooop.


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Awesome! What A levels you doing now?
Apparently gradeinfo.co.uk tells you cool stuff about your results. I can seem to find this feature, any help?



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Original post by L'Evil Fish
Academics only go so far.

In my interview they wanted extra curriculars and personality as well as my qualifications.

Charity Work and Volunteering.


They also quite often want to get into the way you think.

I got a scholarship on a 6th form entrance exam designed to show your thought processes - academic excellence, extra curriculars, qualifications and awards are all good "stuff", but some tough exams are put together to find out what makes up the very substance of you! They can be pretty fun to take.


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Original post by Millerman
so like i do tutoring and stuff like that, is that good?


Yes that is certainly good - it shows you take your academic side and put it to good use by passing it on. That is not just purely academic and shows real initiative and purpose, very good stuff.


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Original post by JakeWerth
They also quite often want to get into the way you think.

I got a scholarship on a 6th form entrance exam designed to show your thought processes - academic excellence, extra curriculars, qualifications and awards are all good "stuff", but some tough exams are put together to find out what makes up the very substance of you! They can be pretty fun to take.


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Yes, I actually didn't have to sit exams (everyone else did) so I forgot to mention that!
Original post by L'Evil Fish
Yes, I actually didn't have to sit exams (everyone else did) so I forgot to mention that!


People can be offered 6th form scholarships based on attainment at GCSE, presuming that was the case with you? Certain amount of GCSEs taken, or a certain number of A*s.


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Original post by JakeWerth
People can be offered 6th form scholarships based on attainment at GCSE, presuming that was the case with you? Certain amount of GCSEs taken, or a certain number of A*s.


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No, it was because there was a last minute drop out that they needed to fill... They found me :tongue:

But everyone else who applied had to sit examinations.
Original post by L'Evil Fish
No, it was because there was a last minute drop out that they needed to fill... They found me :tongue:

But everyone else who applied had to sit examinations.


Well that's pretty good then! Lol, of course you wouldn't go through examination this late in the day :')


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Original post by JakeWerth
Well that's pretty good then! Lol, of course you wouldn't go through examination this late in the day :')


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I was very lucky :tongue:

I start Wednesday :teeth: