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Hi, when I was younger 13-16 I had some extenuating circumstances (doctor has supported this with a statement and my medication etc) and i did really bad at GCSE and got 665552
During A-levels, I'm predicted A*A*A* and managed to get that in my mock exams which covered year 12 and 13 content and was essentially identical to a real exam, so I'd like to think I will at least achieve somewhat close to that. I've also received offers from Durham and KCL for an LLB. Firstly, will firms (particularly US and MC) be put off by my academic inconsistency even if get a first? If so, would getting a masters at Oxford aid my application much?
Also, I'm aware it's not as simple as just getting a masters, but if I did well in my degree to the point i felt im competitive for TC's, I'd at least be competitive for a masters too.
During A-levels, I'm predicted A*A*A* and managed to get that in my mock exams which covered year 12 and 13 content and was essentially identical to a real exam, so I'd like to think I will at least achieve somewhat close to that. I've also received offers from Durham and KCL for an LLB. Firstly, will firms (particularly US and MC) be put off by my academic inconsistency even if get a first? If so, would getting a masters at Oxford aid my application much?
Also, I'm aware it's not as simple as just getting a masters, but if I did well in my degree to the point i felt im competitive for TC's, I'd at least be competitive for a masters too.
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Your GCSEs will be largely irrelevant if you get the A levels you are projected to get, especially if you get a 1st in your LLB at the schools you listed. Most firms will take into account mitigating circumstances, and the ones that don't aren't worth your time. You probably won't need a masters to be competitive.
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(Original post by Gmaster1980)
Your GCSEs will be largely irrelevant if you get the A levels you are projected to get, especially if you get a 1st in your LLB at the schools you listed. Most firms will take into account mitigating circumstances, and the ones that don't aren't worth your time. You probably won't need a masters to be competitive.
Your GCSEs will be largely irrelevant if you get the A levels you are projected to get, especially if you get a 1st in your LLB at the schools you listed. Most firms will take into account mitigating circumstances, and the ones that don't aren't worth your time. You probably won't need a masters to be competitive.
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(Original post by Gmaster1980)
be nice
be nice
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(Original post by Anumu)
he said firms won't be put off, so ill take it as a positive.
he said firms won't be put off, so ill take it as a positive.
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(Original post by EU Yakov)
they won't be put off, they won't see it as an especially big positive, most people don't do one and still get jobs fine
they won't be put off, they won't see it as an especially big positive, most people don't do one and still get jobs fine
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(Original post by Anumu)
I know its unnecessary for most, I was specifically asking in relation to my terrible GCSEs. I thought a masters would help to prove I am academically capable and would make up for my blemish in attainment.
I know its unnecessary for most, I was specifically asking in relation to my terrible GCSEs. I thought a masters would help to prove I am academically capable and would make up for my blemish in attainment.
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(Original post by Anumu)
I know its unnecessary for most, I was specifically asking in relation to my terrible GCSEs. I thought a masters would help to prove I am academically capable and would make up for my blemish in attainment.
I know its unnecessary for most, I was specifically asking in relation to my terrible GCSEs. I thought a masters would help to prove I am academically capable and would make up for my blemish in attainment.
i honestly don't know about whether bad GCSEs are something that need to be compensated for by a master's. sounds like overkill. would speak directly w/ a recruiter or HR.
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(Original post by EU Yakov)
fair
i honestly don't know about whether bad GCSEs are something that need to be compensated for by a master's. sounds like overkill. would speak directly w/ a recruiter or HR.
fair
i honestly don't know about whether bad GCSEs are something that need to be compensated for by a master's. sounds like overkill. would speak directly w/ a recruiter or HR.
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Just thinking about this - I doubt GCSEs will ever be an issue except if they have minimum requirements for maths and English. This is well worth checking in case you need to consider resitting.
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