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Do universities tend to care about your GCSE results or is it just A-Level's?

I'm worried about my GCSE grades affecting my chances of getting into a good uni but I'm going to put 100% into my A-Levels so I was unsure?
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Reply 1

inachigeek21

I believe A Levels count more. But to be reassured on this matter, be sure to refer to the internet for additional content.

Reply 2

nmanvi

Im pretty sure my unis cared more about my A levels than GCSEs (As they were meh)

Reply 3

TenOfThem

Original post by Meg321

I'm worried about my GCSE grades affecting my chances of getting into a good uni but I'm going to put 100% into my A-Levels so I was unsure?
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Some do, some don't and this is for some courses

For example
Some courses want Bs in Ma and En rather than just Cs
UCL (maybe others) want a MFL
Oxford (and others) look for A and A* grades

The main reason GCSEs are used is if AS grades are poorer than the predictions imply

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 4

gr8wizard10

Your top 5/6 universities may use GCSEs to filter applicants otherwise as long as you have 5 A*- C and the relevant grades in specific subjects your A levels are the thing that will make a difference.

Reply 5

Skill Twix

Well,what if your AS level grades were good but your IGCSE grades were disappointing?I got an A and 3 Bs at AS levels.However,at IGCSES,I got A's,B's and a D.Now,do I have chances of getting into a russel group university in particular LSE!