I want to study English Literature at The University of Birmingham and for that I need AAB at A2.
At AS I got BBB (English Literature, English Language and Art) so I'm just wondering if it's possible for me to achieve AAB at the end of A2. I was only 2/3 marks off an A in all 3 of my subjects.
My friend told me it would be impossible so I was panicking haha. Would it be significantly harder to get an A?
If it makes you feel better I got 4B's at AS and also need AAA-AAB for my course (CompSci) - I plan on resitting 3 modules which may be an option for you. Just try not to worry and make sure you get your 'knowledge' foundations set strongly now so its easier for you later when revising.
I got an A at A2 (and overall) after a D at AS. But this was chemistry which is arguably easier to improve in than english. And in maths, I went from a C to a B with only one resit in each. Seriously, you are fine. If I were you, I wouldn't even retake as it's easier to make up the 2-3ums in another module than to spend revision time on a resit.
I got an A at A2 (and overall) after a D at AS. But this was chemistry which is arguably easier to improve in than english. And in maths, I went from a C to a B with only one resit in each. Seriously, you are fine. If I were you, I wouldn't even retake as it's easier to make up the 2-3ums in another module than to spend revision time on a resit.
This is a huge help thank you so much. Yeah I'm just gonna have to work like crazy because the grade boundaries in literature are ridiculously tight. I don't want to retake because it's extra stress etc. so I'd rather focus on A2 exams only. Congratulations on your improvements + grades! Thank you
If it makes you feel better I got 4B's at AS and also need AAA-AAB for my course (CompSci) - I plan on resitting 3 modules which may be an option for you. Just try not to worry and make sure you get your 'knowledge' foundations set strongly now so its easier for you later when revising.
I really don't fancy re-sitting them because I don't know what I'd do differently, plus it's extra work and stress that could be put into my A2 exams. It's pretty difficult in English to move up grades because there are only a few marks in-between grades it's so annoying. Thank you for your help and good luck!
I want to study English Literature at The University of Birmingham and for that I need AAB at A2.
At AS I got BBB (English Literature, English Language and Art) so I'm just wondering if it's possible for me to achieve AAB at the end of A2. I was only 2/3 marks off an A in all 3 of my subjects.
Any help would be appreciated greatly
Yes, yes and yes. I got all B's in all my subjects at AS level. In the end I got an A* in Biology, an A in Chemistry and an A in Geography. It will require you to get your head down for A2 and do some serious work.
I don't plan on doing any resits for the reasons i've mentioned in other comments. I'm really asking if I can get an A with a high B and no resits
It's mathematically possible, yes. A2 material is generally harder than AS material, however, so keep that in mind. It's technically possible to get an A* with a B at AS too so you should be okay.
It's mathematically possible, yes. A2 material is generally harder than AS material, however, so keep that in mind. It's technically possible to get an A* with a B at AS too so you should be okay.
Okay! I mean, I'd resit if I really had to but I'd honestly rather not (not because I can't be bothered haha).
Okay! I mean, I'd resit if I really had to but I'd honestly rather not (not because I can't be bothered haha).
That's fair enough - without January exams, any resits have to be balanced with the workload of your A2 exams, which are generally more difficult anyway. It's understandable why someone might not want to resit.
I want to study English Literature at The University of Birmingham and for that I need AAB at A2.
At AS I got BBB (English Literature, English Language and Art) so I'm just wondering if it's possible for me to achieve AAB at the end of A2. I was only 2/3 marks off an A in all 3 of my subjects.
Any help would be appreciated greatly
Yeah totally possible. I got a mid B at AS in one of my subjects and ended up getting an A by just one mark :s