Post-exam stress

I have offers for this academic year at some competitive RG universities, but the problem is I don’t think I’ve done enough to meet my offers. I’m really really hoping I’ve done better than A*AAA in Maths, Further Maths, CS and Chemistry respectively. I’ve also completed an EPQ and I achieved an A.

I applied for CS at uni. If I don’t hit the grades I need, I see some universities n Clearing I’m a bit interested in, but I think that decision can be made on Results Day depending on whether they’re happy to accept me as well and I’m not entirely elated by the places available so I’m considering reapplying but nothing is set in stone as of yet.

My question is with how popular CS is, do you think it’s worth me resitting the A levels I achieve an A in?

Also, there was a bereavement in my family in March, which I know was a while before A levels but I was really close with the individual who passed away and it really started to affect my mental health because I brought it upon myself to do well for the person who passed away. It was also one of the last things that they told me: To do well for myself so I wanted to make sure. I think the major problem here is I decided to keep it to myself and didn’t tell anyone about it, so I don’t think I’m eligible for special consideration. Should I inform my school now?

The papers weren’t that bad but I was just making stupid mistakes left, right and
centre in addition to the added pressure of wanting to do well for the person in my family and for myself.

Let me know what you think of my situation. I desperately need your help.

Thanks in advance

Reply 1

mesub

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by vnayak

I have offers for this academic year at some competitive RG universities, but the problem is I don’t think I’ve done enough to meet my offers. I’m really really hoping I’ve done better than A*AAA in Maths, Further Maths, CS and Chemistry respectively. I’ve also completed an EPQ and I achieved an A.
I applied for CS at uni. If I don’t hit the grades I need, I see some universities n Clearing I’m a bit interested in, but I think that decision can be made on Results Day depending on whether they’re happy to accept me as well and I’m not entirely elated by the places available so I’m considering reapplying but nothing is set in stone as of yet.
My question is with how popular CS is, do you think it’s worth me resitting the A levels I achieve an A in?
Also, there was a bereavement in my family in March, which I know was a while before A levels but I was really close with the individual who passed away and it really started to affect my mental health because I brought it upon myself to do well for the person who passed away. It was also one of the last things that they told me: To do well for myself so I wanted to make sure. I think the major problem here is I decided to keep it to myself and didn’t tell anyone about it, so I don’t think I’m eligible for special consideration. Should I inform my school now?
The papers weren’t that bad but I was just making stupid mistakes left, right and
centre in addition to the added pressure of wanting to do well for the person in my family and for myself.
Let me know what you think of my situation. I desperately need your help.
Thanks in advance

Well I mean it all depends on what happens on results day. There's still a chance Imperial/Edinburgh lets you in, regardless of what happens. Loads of people would do anything for an A, so unless your absolutely bent on resitting, I would leave it be.

In terms of Special Consideration, it depends on the board. It's too late for Edexcel and OCR, but you there is still time for AQA if any of your subjects use that exam board.

So sorry about your loss.

Reply 2

username5443984

Original post by mesub

Well I mean it all depends on what happens on results day. There's still a chance Imperial/Edinburgh lets you in, regardless of what happens. Loads of people would do anything for an A, so unless your absolutely bent on resitting, I would leave it be.
In terms of Special Consideration, it depends on the board. It's too late for Edexcel and OCR, but you there is still time for AQA if any of your subjects use that exam board.
So sorry about your loss.

Yes, 2 out of 4 of my subjects are AQA.

Thank you. It's really made me feel a lot better telling someone about this and I really appreciate the advice. I'll get on to doing it now.

Another question: Can I submit the special consideration form or does it have to be school that submits it? I ask because my school closed a few days ago.

Reply 3

theguythatdoes

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Honestly, as long as you get into the unis you want, the specific grades don't matter. CS is getting increasingly popular but I've heard of a lot of unis that offer clearing for it and your projected to have good grades so I don't think that should be an issue.

Reply 4

mesub

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by vnayak

Yes, 2 out of 4 of my subjects are AQA.
Thank you. It's really made me feel a lot better telling someone about this and I really appreciate the advice. I'll get on to doing it now.
Another question: Can I submit the special consideration form or does it have to be school that submits it? I ask because my school closed a few days ago.

Your school would need to send it, unfortunately

Reply 5

username5443984

Original post by mesub

Your school would need to send it, unfortunately

And there is no other of me doing this? It has to be sent through by school?

Reply 6

JVorJrose

Original post by vnayak

I have offers for this academic year at some competitive RG universities, but the problem is I don’t think I’ve done enough to meet my offers. I’m really really hoping I’ve done better than A*AAA in Maths, Further Maths, CS and Chemistry respectively. I’ve also completed an EPQ and I achieved an A.
I applied for CS at uni. If I don’t hit the grades I need, I see some universities n Clearing I’m a bit interested in, but I think that decision can be made on Results Day depending on whether they’re happy to accept me as well and I’m not entirely elated by the places available so I’m considering reapplying but nothing is set in stone as of yet.
My question is with how popular CS is, do you think it’s worth me resitting the A levels I achieve an A in?
Also, there was a bereavement in my family in March, which I know was a while before A levels but I was really close with the individual who passed away and it really started to affect my mental health because I brought it upon myself to do well for the person who passed away. It was also one of the last things that they told me: To do well for myself so I wanted to make sure. I think the major problem here is I decided to keep it to myself and didn’t tell anyone about it, so I don’t think I’m eligible for special consideration. Should I inform my school now?
The papers weren’t that bad but I was just making stupid mistakes left, right and
centre in addition to the added pressure of wanting to do well for the person in my family and for myself.
Let me know what you think of my situation. I desperately need your help.
Thanks in advance

my friend resat this year (abb maths cs psych) and got an offer from kings (aaa, contextual), but did not get imperial or ucl (most likely due to competition from resitting). outside of london he got loughborough and one other one as well.
you probably did not do as bad as you thought you did, promise.
sorry about your loss as well man. I feel you bro. I had, well not a close family member but 3 extended family members; a grandmother, an aunt and a first cousin once removed all go this year. I hope you are keeping well my dear friend.
you will probably still get into imperial, physics (aqa primarily, paper 2) was hard for everyone at my school. they could be lenient too, but worst off you could even try clear into kings or something, since they were available last year for all pathways. resitting isn't a risk in terms of the grades you will get but it depends on what the top top ones will now compare you with; the other people for next year's entry. but definitely also do call them up on results day to explain to them what the extenuating circumstance; don't waste any time my friend, but only if you should need to anyways, I am sure that you will get in.