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GCSE

If I'm re-sitting most of my GCSE because of difficult circumstances...
Will universities be able to see that I have re-sat my exams...?
Is this a big NO for them?
Do they still accept retakes for GCSE as long as you get good grades?

Reply 1

bamtutor

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Original post by enthjmk5e664

You need to list ALL GCSE results on UCAS the original 'bad ones' and the new 'good ones'. Most Universities accept resits so it shouldn't be a problem

Reply 2

McGinger

As above - you must list all your GCSE grades - original grades and resits.
If you don't, its fraud - something ALL Unis will take very seriously.

Your UCAS reference should include a mention of anything that has impacted your studies so that Unis know why you retook them. If that reason is still an issue, its worth also completing a mitigating circumstances form for each Uni you apply to - example - Extenuating circumstances | Study at Bristol | University of Bristol