Sam sqa 2013-14

How is everyone settling into the new academic year? Filling those brains to capacity? Turning your back on polite (and not-so-polite) society until next spring? Signing up for MySQA immediately? Good.

Got any questions about anything SQA-related? Exams, MySQA, Nationals? So ask me.

SAM :smile:

Reply 1

Bromaldehyde

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Good to see you SAM.

As for my life, it's not so bad. Highers are tough though. :frown:

Reply 2

ladymarshmallow

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Original post by Bromaldehyde

Good to see you SAM.

As for my life, it's not so bad. Highers are tough though. :frown:

Poor you! Gah, you've got those beastly critical essays and close reading papers to contend with, but you'll be fine. :smile:

Reply 3

FizzicsGuy

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why are Nat 3/4/5's not on UCAS?

Reply 4

CSM1996

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Original post by FizzicsGuy

why are Nat 3/4/5's not on UCAS?

I think because ucas only go up to 2014 entry and so no one would be applying with nat 3/4/5s I don't think :tongue:

Reply 5

username165626

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Original post by FizzicsGuy

why are Nat 3/4/5's not on UCAS?

Sorry for not getting back quicker. And, do yo know, I don't know the answer to that. But I shall certainly find out for you. Bear with me, I'll be back. :smile:

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JimmyGatz

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Original post by mysqa

How is everyone settling into the new academic year? Filling those brains to capacity? Turning your back on polite (and not-so-polite) society until next spring? Signing up for MySQA immediately? Good.

Got any questions about anything SQA-related? Exams, MySQA, Nationals? So ask me.

SAM :smile:

Why can't I sign into MySQA? Says I need to sign up again or something?

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Reply 7

username165626

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Read it and sleep. Yes, all that kip is good for your studies! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24444634

Reply 8

username165626

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Original post by Apologetic Cube

Should I be worried by the fact that my MySQA account has yet to be updated following a successful appeal?

No, it takes a wee while for that to happen, but it will soon.

Reply 9

username165626

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Original post by JimmyGatz

Why can't I sign into MySQA? Says I need to sign up again or something?

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There's no reason - if you go online and register, then we'll send you an activation code in the post. When you get that, go online and activate and Bob's you mum's brother.

Reply 10

JimmyGatz

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Original post by mysqa

There's no reason - if you go online and register, then we'll send you an activation code in the post. When you get that, go online and activate and Bob's you mum's brother.

But I signed up for it last year? And got my exam results early through that

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Reply 11

username165626

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Original post by FizzicsGuy

why are Nat 3/4/5's not on UCAS?

Sorry for the delay getting back - the OFFICIAL answer is:
'It's because National 3 and National 4 (and National 5, actually) are not tariff-rated. This is because they are not the progression point into Higher education - this would be SCQF level 6 (Highers) or SCQF level 7 (AHs and Baccs). This is a UK-wide thing so only quals equivalent to our SCQF level 6 are tariff-rated.

This also reflects the situation for current quals - SG and Intermediates.

Occasionally, some HEIs will ask for, usually, English and Maths at SCQF level 5 (Int 2/N5) as entry requirements for things like medicine/nursing etc but having them as entry requirements doesn't mean they have to be tariff-rated.'

Which in short means that only qualifications equivalent to SCQF level 6 and above are tariff-rated.

Hope that helps!

Reply 12

username165626

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Original post by JimmyGatz

But I signed up for it last year? And got my exam results early through that

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Hi

In that case are you sure you're entering the right name and password? If the problem persists, email us at [email protected] - there's no reason you shouldn't be getting on.

Reply 13

username165626

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1st November soon, then it'll be Xmas - and after that it's Prelims for most. So it's time to get those brains in gear!

Reply 14

lala4

Original post by mysqa

1st November soon, then it'll be Xmas - and after that it's Prelims for most. So it's time to get those brains in gear!

Oh Sam, why are you trying to scare us? So many deadlines and stuff to do for advanced highers, uni etc...

Reply 15

Sparticon

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Are the SQA still going to be running an appeals system for the 2013 / 2014 year? I keep hearing that this year there will be no appeals, but some of my teachers seem to be unaware of any changes... :smile:

Reply 16

username165626

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Original post by lala4

Oh Sam, why are you trying to scare us? So many deadlines and stuff to do for advanced highers, uni etc...

Not trying to scare you, but equally I wouldn't want anyone saying "I didn't study for prelims because I didn't think they mattered. If I had I might have got that appeal..."

:smile:

Reply 17

Ecosse_14

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Original post by Sparticon

Are the SQA still going to be running an appeals system for the 2013 / 2014 year? I keep hearing that this year there will be no appeals, but some of my teachers seem to be unaware of any changes... :smile:

Yep, the appeals system is changing. See here. :h:

Reply 18

username165626

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Original post by Sparticon

Are the SQA still going to be running an appeals system for the 2013 / 2014 year? I keep hearing that this year there will be no appeals, but some of my teachers seem to be unaware of any changes... :smile:

Hi, yes the appeals system is changing this year. You can read all about it at http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/65427.html

Hope that helps - if anything's unclear, get back to me.