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I got my results a few days ago for gcse and they weren’t very good and I feel as though they will disadvantage me because of im thinking of applying to top unis as I want to work in a magic circle firm one day
Art 6
Biology 6
Chemistry 5
English 5 (considering resitting)
Literature 4
History 5
Maths 4 (will resit)
Physics 5
RE 2
Art 6
Biology 6
Chemistry 5
English 5 (considering resitting)
Literature 4
History 5
Maths 4 (will resit)
Physics 5
RE 2
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Focus on your alevels, they dont tend to focus overly much on gcses if you excel there.
Although it does rather depend on the course and how over subscribed it is.
Although it does rather depend on the course and how over subscribed it is.
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#5
(Original post by Mytek)
I’m wanting to do law
I’m wanting to do law
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#6
For Law, UCL, KCL and Cambridge are more than 90% likely to not let you in considering your GCSE grades and especially that 2 which you MUST declare!
However Manchester and Nottingham might be forgiving if your AS grades are good and if you have a good personal statement, work experience and reference! Good luck!
I got similar GCSEs (everything 4 and above ranging from a 4 to an A*) but I got into Kings (not for Law, which is more competitive but for Physics)
However Manchester and Nottingham might be forgiving if your AS grades are good and if you have a good personal statement, work experience and reference! Good luck!
I got similar GCSEs (everything 4 and above ranging from a 4 to an A*) but I got into Kings (not for Law, which is more competitive but for Physics)
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What are you hoping to take at A-Level?
Those grades aren't the most competitive, and having one 2 looks terrible, while you should definitely resit the English as well. If you only managed a 5 in English, that doesn't bode well for Law, as it requires an analytical style. Same with the 4 for Literature.
Do you think you'd be able to hack Law at such a competitive university; I'm not trying to be harsh or put you off, but just offer some realism and something to think about.
Those grades aren't the most competitive, and having one 2 looks terrible, while you should definitely resit the English as well. If you only managed a 5 in English, that doesn't bode well for Law, as it requires an analytical style. Same with the 4 for Literature.
Do you think you'd be able to hack Law at such a competitive university; I'm not trying to be harsh or put you off, but just offer some realism and something to think about.
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#8
I got very similar grades,i am also hoping to study law, are you saying with these grades you can determine if someone is good enough for law?
biblical Hebrew - 5
lang -5
lit -5
math -5
business -6
chem -3
physics -3
biblical Hebrew - 5
lang -5
lit -5
math -5
business -6
chem -3
physics -3
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#9
(Original post by charles brandeis)
I got very similar grades,i am also hoping to study law, are you saying with these grades you can determine if someone is good enough for law?
biblical Hebrew - 5
lang -5
lit -5
math -5
business -6
chem -3
physics -3
I got very similar grades,i am also hoping to study law, are you saying with these grades you can determine if someone is good enough for law?
biblical Hebrew - 5
lang -5
lit -5
math -5
business -6
chem -3
physics -3
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(Original post by Arisapo)
What are you hoping to take at A-Level?
Those grades aren't the most competitive, and having one 2 looks terrible, while you should definitely resit the English as well. If you only managed a 5 in English, that doesn't bode well for Law, as it requires an analytical style. Same with the 4 for Literature.
Do you think you'd be able to hack Law at such a competitive university; I'm not trying to be harsh or put you off, but just offer some realism and something to think about.
What are you hoping to take at A-Level?
Those grades aren't the most competitive, and having one 2 looks terrible, while you should definitely resit the English as well. If you only managed a 5 in English, that doesn't bode well for Law, as it requires an analytical style. Same with the 4 for Literature.
Do you think you'd be able to hack Law at such a competitive university; I'm not trying to be harsh or put you off, but just offer some realism and something to think about.
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(Original post by Mytek)
I got my results a few days ago for gcse and they weren’t very good and I feel as though they will disadvantage me because of im thinking of applying to top unis as I want to work in a magic circle firm one day
Art 6
Biology 6
Chemistry 5
English 5 (considering resitting)
Literature 4
History 5
Maths 4 (will resit)
Physics 5
RE 2
I got my results a few days ago for gcse and they weren’t very good and I feel as though they will disadvantage me because of im thinking of applying to top unis as I want to work in a magic circle firm one day
Art 6
Biology 6
Chemistry 5
English 5 (considering resitting)
Literature 4
History 5
Maths 4 (will resit)
Physics 5
RE 2
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(Original post by Mytek)
I got my results a few days ago for gcse and they weren’t very good and I feel as though they will disadvantage me because of im thinking of applying to top unis as I want to work in a magic circle firm one day
Art 6
Biology 6
Chemistry 5
English 5 (considering resitting)
Literature 4
History 5
Maths 4 (will resit)
Physics 5
RE 2
I got my results a few days ago for gcse and they weren’t very good and I feel as though they will disadvantage me because of im thinking of applying to top unis as I want to work in a magic circle firm one day
Art 6
Biology 6
Chemistry 5
English 5 (considering resitting)
Literature 4
History 5
Maths 4 (will resit)
Physics 5
RE 2
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#13
(Original post by Mytek)
I think I can do law deffo, I was disadvantaged greatly due to corona and my grades were really downgraded I was getting 7s and 8s at self assessments and little tests in school it’s really **** that I got those grades but I am thinking of re sitting both the English’s, maths and RE. For a levels I’m doing history English language and psychology
I think I can do law deffo, I was disadvantaged greatly due to corona and my grades were really downgraded I was getting 7s and 8s at self assessments and little tests in school it’s really **** that I got those grades but I am thinking of re sitting both the English’s, maths and RE. For a levels I’m doing history English language and psychology
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(Original post by Mytek)
I think I can do law deffo, I was disadvantaged greatly due to corona and my grades were really downgraded I was getting 7s and 8s at self assessments and little tests in school it’s really **** that I got those grades but I am thinking of re sitting both the English’s, maths and RE. For a levels I’m doing history English language and psychology
I think I can do law deffo, I was disadvantaged greatly due to corona and my grades were really downgraded I was getting 7s and 8s at self assessments and little tests in school it’s really **** that I got those grades but I am thinking of re sitting both the English’s, maths and RE. For a levels I’m doing history English language and psychology
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#16
(Original post by charles brandeis)
i dont think its very fair to judge on this years GCSES
i dont think its very fair to judge on this years GCSES
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#17
No one is saying they would have gotten a 9, all people, myself inclusive are saying we could have done better. To resit them is not an option, as i want to put all my time towards my A level, so at least i can prove everyone what i could HAVE gotten!
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(Original post by charles brandeis)
No one is saying they would have gotten a 9, all people, myself inclusive are saying we could have done better. To resit them is not an option, as i want to put all my time towards my A level, so at least i can prove everyone what i could HAVE gotten!
No one is saying they would have gotten a 9, all people, myself inclusive are saying we could have done better. To resit them is not an option, as i want to put all my time towards my A level, so at least i can prove everyone what i could HAVE gotten!
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#19
(Original post by Arisapo)
GCSEs don't matter too much in the long run anyway, but you'll still be judged on the grades you were given this year I'm afraid, fair or not.
GCSEs don't matter too much in the long run anyway, but you'll still be judged on the grades you were given this year I'm afraid, fair or not.
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#20
(Original post by charles brandeis)
A levels override!
A levels override!
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