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3A* predictions CRAZY?

hello,

i did my A2 levels last year and got BBC, so i am retaking this year and there is a possibilty i will be predicted 3A*'s. i have a reason that my referee is going to explain to admissions tutors via reference..

would unis take me seriously?

whats better A*A*A or A*A*A* in my scenario?

Reply 1

futbol

How did you do so badly if you're predicted A*A*A*?

Reply 2

_Fergo

I believe that both are very high. Going from BBC to A*A*A* or even A*A*A doesn't sound very realistic to me.

Reply 3

Dilzo999

Just get the grades first mate then think about applying.

Reply 4

Alpha 3

hello,i only need to take 1 AS module as my AS grades are AABC, (the B subject)... i got an offer last time and missed it requirements being (A*AA) THEY HAVE ENCOURAGED ME TO REAPPLY.... would it be better to be predicted A*A*A or A*A*A*?...
surely its better to be predicted 3A*'s... i mean one teacher yes but all 3 teachers cant be on crack and overpredict me surely? and unis will realise this?

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 5

Alpha 3

Original post by Dilzo999

Just get the grades first mate then think about applying.

that will be 2 years gone :s-smilie:

Reply 6

Noble.

No, universities will not take an A*A*A* prediction seriously with BBC at A-Level. They wouldn't take an AAA prediction seriously either.

EDIT: Unless you have extenuating circumstances

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 7

Alpha 3

Original post by Noble.

No, universities will not take an A*A*A* prediction seriously with BBC at A-Level. They wouldn't take an AAA prediction seriously either.

why is this?

Reply 8

loperdoper

AAB is more likely and more realistic. With a ton of retakes, you could possibly look at AAA, with good EC's you may stretch to A*AA, but honestly anything more is unlikely.

Reply 9

Noble.

Original post by Alpha 3

why is this?

Unless you have extenuating circumstances, very few people will turn BBC into AAA, never mind A*A*A*.

Reply 10

Alpha 3

Original post by Noble.

Unless you have extenuating circumstances, very few people will turn BBC into AAA, never mind A*A*A*.

i have circumstances that will be taked about, i wouldnt say extenuating though(reason that means i wouldnt have had as much time as i should for studies)

... thanks alot, but on a final note do you think it would be better to be predicted A*A*A then? :redface:

Reply 11

Dylann

For the A* grades he doesn't need to resit any modules in his B grade subject, he just needs 90% at A2. He will need 90%+ in his C grade, which can be lowered if he resits some modules of that subject

Reply 12

TVIO

Original post by Dylann

Yeah but universities have to believe you are pf the calibre to actually get 90%. Getting a C at AS (which are usually a fair bit easier than A2) doesn't really make that point. Straight A candidates don't even have any guarantee of turning that into straight A*s.

Reply 13

Dylann

Original post by TVIO

Oh of course I totally agree, but as for actually achieving the grades, he needn't resit if he just wants A*. Very unlikely Unis will believe he can reach A* after C at AS unless he excelled at GCSE or his extenuating circumstances really affected his performance