probably yes because the qualification will be useless but it doesn't mean they cant do well .
my best mates brother got EED in his a-levels but hes a store manager for a big retail store in London earning 38k a year and hes only 22

Reply 5

Withoutadoubt

DogGod

Contrary to belief I think that the students who only gained E's at A-level have wasted there time, what do you think?

Contrary? ****ing really?

Reply 6

username196545

London Met?

Reply 7

Symbea

You're assuming all that came of those 2 years were the grades.

Reply 8

Withoutadoubt

Symbea

You're assuming all that came of those 2 years were the grades.

True, just think of the other child benefits.

Reply 9

Kyalimers

Haha lol ^^

What you have to realise though, is that some people don't even do A-Levels at all and still manage to find decent jobs. Surely 3 E's is better than that, no?

Reply 10

LesterFreamon

Withoutadoubt

True, just think of the other child benefits.

Yep, because everybody who isn't successful at A level is a teenage parent.
Good one.

Reply 11

dani2511

They could always go on to do a vocational qualification?

Reply 12

Stressed Chick

The future is what you make it. It is possible to have a good future with three grade Es, you just have to accept that there may be more setbacks and remain determined nonetheless.

Grades aren't the only important thing when studying. Plenty of people find they can't stand academics, or that it's not thier talent, that's cool, it's not for everyone, they can succeed in other areas and do extremely well. If obtaining 3 Es pushes them to try something else or makes them more determined to try harder, I don't think it's a waste of time.

Alternatively, if they learnt absolutely nothing during the two years and obtained no other benefit whatsover, then yes, it would be a waste of time

Reply 13

Chumbaniya

I'm sure there's still a 'university' which would take them on. There seems to be a place for anyone capable of writing their own name at the moment.

Reply 14

allieRAWR!

These types of students annoy me. Essentially I think it's down to coming from poor primary or/and secondary schools and from families that don't encouage/support academic achievement IN GENERAL, so, I don't think it's entirely their fault, but, it's just such a waste. Pouring government money down the drain, and even they acknowledge it (governement) by plastering over the cracks, but don't seem cabable or motivated to solve the problem. Worst, it's a waste of potential, and I think that's awful.

Argh sorry, just realised this is a rant more then anything. Had to get it out though :smile:

Reply 15

aalbebadagain

I think you have too many opinions and not enough knowledge/ experience......"those type of students annoy me"....how dare you.....what about the student who has achieved A* and A's all the way through their schooling in an 'outstanding' primary AND secondary provision only to fall at the Exam 'hurdle' due to bullying, bereavement or just plain too much pressure .....then to go on to A's levels and "achieve" E's only to turn around and say they have learned how to study to achieve and want to continue....do you still think that government money is being poured down the drain?.... what about tax payers money who have paid into the system... NOT the government money as you so smugly state....since they were 14 in order their children have better choices than they had ? .....don't judge through ignorance...... Essentially you know nothing....research before you rant...

Reply 16

Jerome85

Original post by allieRAWR!

These types of students annoy me. Essentially I think it's down to coming from poor primary or/and secondary schools and from families that don't encouage/support academic achievement IN GENERAL,

It's not just this but I think it comes down to what type of person you are. My primary and secondary schools were terrible along with a family that hates the fact that I do a levels because "I'm pretending to be someone I'm not" and that I'm somehow trying to be a posh snob and yet I achieved 7A's 2B's and a C at GCSE and ABBD at AS. I personally think some people are suited to a levels and intense academic study where as others are more suited to practical learning ect.

*PS I'm not having a go at anyone or bragging about grades (they're not the best but I was happy) but just trying to add another perspective

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