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Completely failed maths..

So maybe 'completely failed' is an over-exaggeration- I think I must have gotten a high B, which is okay I guess, but I was planning on taking maths for A levels and I'm pretty sure the requirements at my school is an A or A*. I can't really compromise on maths- I have to take it as I really want to be an engineer one day, and I don't really have a second choice :/ Anyway, if anyone has been in a similar situation, please let me know if you were able to resolve it and how.
Oh, and in case you're wondering, the exams I took were the igcse maths paper 3H and 4H.
Thanks in advance!

Reply 1

Fluffpuffle

Check with your school now - it's probably on their website?

If it's a very high B you might be able to beg yourself onto the course - that's what my sister did

Reply 2

Carmenh

Original post by Fluffpuffle

Check with your school now - it's probably on their website?

If it's a very high B you might be able to beg yourself onto the course - that's what my sister did

Thanks. I'm thinking I'm probably going to contact the head of sixth form, but I think my school is kinda strict with things like this. I better get started with the persistent emails and begging now then :frown:

Reply 3

Pentaquark

get your parents to do something about it, plus if your teacher likes you, exceptions can be made.
For example someone who got a D in her GCSE maths got into my A level class,
when my friend who only got a C wasn't let in because favouritism. :colonhash:

Another one of my friends didn't get the requirements for a level biology but she managed to get into the class by getting parents involved. Its your future so do whatever it takes!!!

Reply 4

Fluffpuffle

If you've got any other colleges or 6th forms in the area who have entery requirements of a B you could email or phone them and ask if they have any spaces left?

Reply 5

Carmenh

Original post by Pentaquark

Another one of my friends didn't get the requirements for a level biology but she managed to get into the class by getting parents involved. Its your future so do whatever it takes!!!

You're right, I definitely will push for this. I guess going to a different sixth form is a possibility but that would absolutely be my last resort. Why compromise if there's no need, right?