SQA Results Day 2016 - Discussion

Sorry, forgot to quote on my last post, I've just noticed.

This year I done: Biology, Computing Science, English, Physics, Mathematics. Biology being my only A from the ABBBB.
At National 5 level I done: English, A; Computing Science, A; Chemistry, A; Graph Comm, A; Physics, B; Maths, B.

I'm in a bit of a conundrum here as I think I'll have to shift my S6 subjects due to my results. I was originally doing: Adv H English, Adv H Computing and H Chemistry. I'm not sure if I would have to take up another subject or replace one this year. I'm confused on what I should do that will benefit me for getting accepted into my preferred Universities. Thanks for the reply as well!

Hi I got all A's but I feel like this was not the correct grade as I feel like I should have gotten B's. How do I contact the SQA to get a remark and get this changed from As to Bs? Thanks

Hi I got all A's but I feel like this was not the correct grade as I feel like I should have gotten B's. How do I contact the SQA to get a remark and get this changed from As to Bs? Thanks

Hi again GJK, first of all you made the 3 key choices of subjects this year in your higher. The 3 being Computer Science, Physics and Maths. That's good. I also see you've got a really good set of N5 results and subject choices. If you are sure you want to do Computer Science I would recommend not doing Adv H English. I suggest taking Adv Maths as that's the subject that Computer Science is based on. Also much of the stuff found at that level will be taught again in first year, so it gives you a head start if you choose that. It will also give you an edge at the Glasgow and Edinburgh universities, as they strongly recommend you take it. Take Adv H Computer Science also. Your third subject choice is purely up to you but if you are wanting a strong application then I would suggest either Adv H Physics or H Chemistry.
Academics are only part of your application. You need to have a strong Personal Statement and to do that you need to show interest in Computer Science outside the classroom, whether that by reading books, coding your own projects, attending seminars/talks etc. You also need to be doing Extra-Curricular activities and some sort of volunteering such as being a prefect. Once you start to prepare your application give us a msg and I'll help you with your personal statement. If you have anymore questions, quote me or msg me, I'm more than happy to help!

I got
Accoung Higher-A
Maths Higher- A
Biology Higher -B
Business Management Higher-B
Physics Higher- C

I feel as though these results are not good enough for me to get into a good university for Accounting and finance. I am staying in school for S6 next Year. Any ideas on the next steps I should take?, At this point I feel as though I am sinking.
Thanks

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I just had a quick glance at both unis entry requirements.

Edinburgh states that the typical offer will be 4A's at higher. Minimum offer is 2A's 2B's by the end of s5. For Advanced higher they strongly encourage Maths, So I'd ditch English and take AH Maths.

Glasgow:

Require 4 A's at higher or 3 A's and 2 B's, HOWEVER it states that:
Applicants who achieve less than AAAA or AAABB in S5 but achieved at least ABBB MAY receive an offer based on S6 results. A decision will be made in March 2017.

They also say two science subjects must be sat one of which MUST be maths and then any other science OR Maths AND computing.

Hi there. Do not worry, you are not sinking and those are amazing sets of results. Can you tell me what university you intend on going to so I can help you out a bit more in this matter? Thanks!

For next year I opted in for Advanced higher maths, Higher Economics, Higher History and stupidly opted into Advanced Higher physics. I intend on applying to;
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Strathclyde
Warwick(English uni)
Robert Gordon

Hi, now that I've got a bit more information I might be able to help you. I think it's great that you're wanting to take AH Physics as it's a useful subject, but seeing as this is not directly relevant to the course at all, have you considered opting out of Physics next year? Do you think this might make things a bit easier for you?
I had a look at Edinburgh's entry requirements and I think you've done very well!

Typical offer

The typical offer is likely to be:Minimum entry requirementsI think you still have a chance of getting into accountancy and finance based on your results! Maybe you could contact your university to see if they will consider you with AABB, but I am confident they will accept you. You've done fab, don't be disappointed.

Thank you so much, I am starting to feel much better.

Thanks for the advice. I chose English because I enjoy novels & poetry but I think you're right that in my current situation, I don't have the luxury of picking a subject solely because I enjoy it. Also, I am doing DofE and making a website for a charity for my Adv Comp folio so I'm building up my personal statement quite well I think. I think I'm going to go with what you said and H Chemistry. Thanks again for the advice.

I got
Accoung Higher-A
Maths Higher- A
Biology Higher -B
Business Management Higher-B
Physics Higher- C

I feel as though these results are not good enough for me to get into a good university for Accounting and finance. I am staying in school for S6 next Year. Any ideas on the next steps I should take?, At this point I feel as though I am sinking.
Thanks