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#81
(Original post by JCM)
GCSEs are, in no uncertain terms, definitely not a true reflection of ability. I made a complete cats arse of my GCSEs, yet I worked hard and passed my AS and A levels with comparative flying colours. I am now at university, and on course for at least a 2:1.
You're only as good as your last examination. If anyone fails GCSEs, it is not the end of the world. It makes things a little more complicated, but there are still routes to take.
GCSEs are, in no uncertain terms, definitely not a true reflection of ability. I made a complete cats arse of my GCSEs, yet I worked hard and passed my AS and A levels with comparative flying colours. I am now at university, and on course for at least a 2:1.
You're only as good as your last examination. If anyone fails GCSEs, it is not the end of the world. It makes things a little more complicated, but there are still routes to take.
(Original post by yl95)
No. It's a result of natural ability AND effort in most cases. Neither A Levels/GCSEs are the best indicators of ability. Admissions tests are a far better indicator - of course, people have bad days...like I did with the MAT...
No. It's a result of natural ability AND effort in most cases. Neither A Levels/GCSEs are the best indicators of ability. Admissions tests are a far better indicator - of course, people have bad days...like I did with the MAT...
I apologise if my comments have been misleading.
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#84
2A*s, 3As, 3Bs and a C. They were actually the best in my school, and yes it was an awful school, despite having lovely staff. It was the 88th worse school in the country and the average grade per GCSE for high attainers was a C-. However, I attend a good sixth form and my predicted grades for AS Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Biology are As, so hopefully there is a happy ending.
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#86
4 including a Distinction* in IT. GCSES will only matter for you if you are aiming for the top unis, russel group and above.
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#87
4A*s, 5As, 3Bs.
To any pre-GCSE people lurking on this thread: REVISE. Don't be like me. Don't be lazy. I was predicted all A*s... Quite different to reality...
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To any pre-GCSE people lurking on this thread: REVISE. Don't be like me. Don't be lazy. I was predicted all A*s... Quite different to reality...
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#89
(Original post by StarvingAutist)
4A*s, 5As, 3Bs.
To any pre-GCSE people lurking on this thread: REVISE. Don't be like me. Don't be lazy. I was predicted all A*s... Quite different to reality...
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4A*s, 5As, 3Bs.
To any pre-GCSE people lurking on this thread: REVISE. Don't be like me. Don't be lazy. I was predicted all A*s... Quite different to reality...
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#90
1 A*.... not alot of As....
but my AS/A levels are good which is more important for uni
but my AS/A levels are good which is more important for uni
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#91
(Original post by alexmufc1995)
Okay, I can see that comments I've made might have come across wrong. In my experience, since that's all I can go off, GCSEs were more important than A Levels (in getting into Oxford) because the number of A*s was added to my test score. This amalgamated result hence helped me to get an interview and then an offer. Of course, AS Level grades will have been taken into account at some point, but not in the initial "score-based" stage.
I apologise if my comments have been misleading.
Okay, I can see that comments I've made might have come across wrong. In my experience, since that's all I can go off, GCSEs were more important than A Levels (in getting into Oxford) because the number of A*s was added to my test score. This amalgamated result hence helped me to get an interview and then an offer. Of course, AS Level grades will have been taken into account at some point, but not in the initial "score-based" stage.
I apologise if my comments have been misleading.
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#92
0! Well I got 4 nearly 5 As in the sciences and music! I just never really worked out essays!
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#93
I don't know why people try to justify C grades...they'll say things like; "I got a C in that...but I'm really bad at that subject." or "The teaching was really bad" or "I didn't try very hard."
A C grade is fine if you ask me. It's a pass, isn't it? I think in this society people are getting very snobby about grades. You do not need to have all A*s in your gcses to succeed in life. Most employers ask for five gcses A*-C, so do further education colleges. When it comes to uni A levels are more important and you can get into uni even without straight As. Straight As are maybe important for people who want to go to Oxford or Cambridge, become a doctor or a lawyer or something (and even then I'd say you probably don't need straight As) ...
But for the average person top grades are not that important. They will not guarantee you a 'top' job, these days it's more about personality, confidence and relevant experience. Those grades will not guarantee you happiness or love. Or even money.
So unless you want to become a surgon, or a barrister, or the next Prime Minister, for goodness sake step down off your high horse and be proud to get a C!
So my answer to the stread starter would be that it does not matter. And I think you could possibly lower people's self esteem by making out that A* grades are important and inviting people to share how many they got. It's not a measure of how good you are as a person, or even, I would argue, a measure of intelligence. They're just GCSE grades. Emphasis on the JUST.
A C grade is fine if you ask me. It's a pass, isn't it? I think in this society people are getting very snobby about grades. You do not need to have all A*s in your gcses to succeed in life. Most employers ask for five gcses A*-C, so do further education colleges. When it comes to uni A levels are more important and you can get into uni even without straight As. Straight As are maybe important for people who want to go to Oxford or Cambridge, become a doctor or a lawyer or something (and even then I'd say you probably don't need straight As) ...
But for the average person top grades are not that important. They will not guarantee you a 'top' job, these days it's more about personality, confidence and relevant experience. Those grades will not guarantee you happiness or love. Or even money.
So unless you want to become a surgon, or a barrister, or the next Prime Minister, for goodness sake step down off your high horse and be proud to get a C!
So my answer to the stread starter would be that it does not matter. And I think you could possibly lower people's self esteem by making out that A* grades are important and inviting people to share how many they got. It's not a measure of how good you are as a person, or even, I would argue, a measure of intelligence. They're just GCSE grades. Emphasis on the JUST.
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#94
(Original post by StarvingAutist)
4A*s, 5As, 3Bs.
To any pre-GCSE people lurking on this thread: REVISE. Don't be like me. Don't be lazy. I was predicted all A*s... Quite different to reality...
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4A*s, 5As, 3Bs.
To any pre-GCSE people lurking on this thread: REVISE. Don't be like me. Don't be lazy. I was predicted all A*s... Quite different to reality...
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You are exactly the type of person I'm talking about in my post. Be proud of yourself! You did so much better than millions of others in the world...
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#95
(Original post by Ellismall)
I don't know why people try to justify C grades...they'll say things like; "I got a C in that...but I'm really bad at that subject." or "The teaching was really bad" or "I didn't try very hard."
A C grade is fine if you ask me. It's a pass, isn't it? I think in this society people are getting very snobby about grades. You do not need to have all A*s in your gcses to succeed in life. Most employers ask for five gcses A*-C, so do further education colleges. When it comes to uni A levels are more important and you can get into uni even without straight As. Straight As are maybe important for people who want to go to Oxford or Cambridge, become a doctor or a lawyer or something (and even then I'd say you probably don't need straight As) ...
But for the average person top grades are not that important. They will not guarantee you a 'top' job, these days it's more about personality, confidence and relevant experience. Those grades will not guarantee you happiness or love. Or even money.
So unless you want to become a surgon, or a barrister, or the next Prime Minister, for goodness sake step down off your high horse and be proud to get a C!
So my answer to the stread starter would be that it does not matter. And I think you could possibly lower people's self esteem by making out that A* grades are important and inviting people to share how many they got. It's not a measure of how good you are as a person, or even, I would argue, a measure of intelligence. They're just GCSE grades. Emphasis on the JUST.
I don't know why people try to justify C grades...they'll say things like; "I got a C in that...but I'm really bad at that subject." or "The teaching was really bad" or "I didn't try very hard."
A C grade is fine if you ask me. It's a pass, isn't it? I think in this society people are getting very snobby about grades. You do not need to have all A*s in your gcses to succeed in life. Most employers ask for five gcses A*-C, so do further education colleges. When it comes to uni A levels are more important and you can get into uni even without straight As. Straight As are maybe important for people who want to go to Oxford or Cambridge, become a doctor or a lawyer or something (and even then I'd say you probably don't need straight As) ...
But for the average person top grades are not that important. They will not guarantee you a 'top' job, these days it's more about personality, confidence and relevant experience. Those grades will not guarantee you happiness or love. Or even money.
So unless you want to become a surgon, or a barrister, or the next Prime Minister, for goodness sake step down off your high horse and be proud to get a C!
So my answer to the stread starter would be that it does not matter. And I think you could possibly lower people's self esteem by making out that A* grades are important and inviting people to share how many they got. It's not a measure of how good you are as a person, or even, I would argue, a measure of intelligence. They're just GCSE grades. Emphasis on the JUST.
Sure, those grades won't guarantee you money but it kind of has a domino effect.
Good grades --> good university --> better career prospects in general.
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#98
(Original post by Ellismall)
The reality is that you did very well. 4A*s, 5As, 3Bs? And you're saying that's not good enough??
You are exactly the type of person I'm talking about in my post. Be proud of yourself! You did so much better than millions of others in the world...
The reality is that you did very well. 4A*s, 5As, 3Bs? And you're saying that's not good enough??
You are exactly the type of person I'm talking about in my post. Be proud of yourself! You did so much better than millions of others in the world...
Ah well- c'est la vie
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#99
(Original post by LiamMcMorrow)
No but you are penalising others and lowering people self-esteem!
No but you are penalising others and lowering people self-esteem!
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#100
(Original post by yl95)
To get a C grade, you need 40-50%. I really don't think that that's anything to be celebrating about, to be honest.
Sure, those grades won't guarantee you money but it kind of has a domino effect.
Good grades --> good university --> better career prospects in general.
To get a C grade, you need 40-50%. I really don't think that that's anything to be celebrating about, to be honest.
Sure, those grades won't guarantee you money but it kind of has a domino effect.
Good grades --> good university --> better career prospects in general.
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