Biology a level remark

For my Biology a level I got an A but I’m 4 marks off off an A*. I sent all 3 of my bio papers for remarks and I don’t need an A* but it would significantly improve my application. How likely is it that I will get an A* and has anyone gained 4+ marks from remarks/ reviews in a science a level? Also is it common for examiners to make mistakes when marking papers e.g missing out questions or misreading answers etc.

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username6004237

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I’m in the same situation but missing off an A* in my Chemistry A-level by 5 marks. I’m just putting a comment here to see if people think it’s worth remarking too.

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2121212121yo

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Original post by d1234321

For my Biology a level I got an A but I’m 4 marks off off an A*. I sent all 3 of my bio papers for remarks and I don’t need an A* but it would significantly improve my application. How likely is it that I will get an A* and has anyone gained 4+ marks from remarks/ reviews in a science a level? Also is it common for examiners to make mistakes when marking papers e.g missing out questions or misreading answers etc.

even though bio has such a strict mark scheme I say its worth the try as you could possibly gain the marks from the longer 6 or 9 markers (if you did edexcel) :smile:

good luck!!!

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Sasabrina

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I’m 1 mark off A* for chemistry and 4 mark off A for biology 😭 really need the A for my firm choice uni so I send all 6 papers for appeal 😭

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StudyMind

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Original post by d1234321

For my Biology a level I got an A but I’m 4 marks off off an A*. I sent all 3 of my bio papers for remarks and I don’t need an A* but it would significantly improve my application. How likely is it that I will get an A* and has anyone gained 4+ marks from remarks/ reviews in a science a level? Also is it common for examiners to make mistakes when marking papers e.g missing out questions or misreading answers etc.

Heya!
Congrats on your amazing grade (A is still a very good grade!). Personally, I wouldn't ask to get it remarked if I got an A and was off of A* by a bit unless you really need it for a university :smile:

My friends had their papers remarked and from what I heard, everyone gained at least some marks. One person even gained around 15 marks (for business) one time and went from a C to an A.

You have to remember that examiners go through tons of papers in a limited time so it's not unheard of them making some mistakes :smile:

I hope this helps and good luck I hope you get those extra marks!

Milena G.
UCL PFE
Study Mind

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EBluebear

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Original post by StudyMind

My friends had their papers remarked and from what I heard, everyone gained at least some marks. One person even gained around 15 marks (for business) one time and went from a C to an A.

I've seen the results of hundreds of reviews of marking and about 80% don't change the marks at all. Some go down and gaining more then 3-4 marks in a Science subject, while not impossible, is incredibly rare. Reviews of marking are expensive and people should go into them with realistic expectations.

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Srivanig

Original post by d1234321

For my Biology a level I got an A but I’m 4 marks off off an A*. I sent all 3 of my bio papers for remarks and I don’t need an A* but it would significantly improve my application. How likely is it that I will get an A* and has anyone gained 4+ marks from remarks/ reviews in a science a level? Also is it common for examiners to make mistakes when marking papers e.g missing out questions or misreading answers etc.

Hi ,
What was the outcome ..I am in the same situation for biology ?

Reply 7

Srivanig

Original post by username6004237

I’m in the same situation but missing off an A* in my Chemistry A-level by 5 marks. I’m just putting a comment here to see if people think it’s worth remarking too.

Hi,
What was the outcome ..I am 4 marks away from biology and 5 marks from chemistry..not sure to appply for remarking or not ?

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Kazzledazzlee

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Original post by d1234321

For my Biology a level I got an A but I’m 4 marks off off an A*. I sent all 3 of my bio papers for remarks and I don’t need an A* but it would significantly improve my application. How likely is it that I will get an A* and has anyone gained 4+ marks from remarks/ reviews in a science a level? Also is it common for examiners to make mistakes when marking papers e.g missing out questions or misreading answers etc.

Is it worth putting in remark when I’m one mark off in chemistry?😭

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ilovelemons

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Original post by EBluebear

I've seen the results of hundreds of reviews of marking and about 80% don't change the marks at all. Some go down and gaining more then 3-4 marks in a Science subject, while not impossible, is incredibly rare. Reviews of marking are expensive and people should go into them with realistic expectations.

Have you seen results drop significantly in remarks ? So a paper out of 60 drop 20 marks ?

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