Because I am 34 and not getting any younger!!! Also have given in my notice with my employer, and I am a single parent with 3 kids and can't afford not to work if I am in FE rather than HE.
If I was 18/19/20 living with parents I wouldn't hesitate at waiting another year, but sadly I am old and past it. I have already spent the last 3 years working towards qualifications to get me into uni this year.
But thanks, I'll try the site again for the spring exams. I only looked at winter before.
EDIT: Just looked and last exams are 2nd June (I realise this may be different next year, but I imagine they wouldn't get too much later), so it looks like it could be feasible, as the exams I would like to sit for A-level are mainly late June.