AS results

I didn't do the greatest, I am aware that the grade boundaries were pushed back up to pre-covid standards, so I wasn't expecting anything amazing.

I got two D's, in my computer science and chemistry, which I know is meh, but it is what it is and I know I can do better overall if I am able to get better grades in A2. (WJEC exam board)

Despite my lack of great expectations, I don't feel the best and can do with some advice about potential resits and managing my own mindset so I can put more effort in.

I did fine in my Welsh Bacc, getting a Merit, and I know I have been able to gain access to year 2, but I just don't feel the best about it.

Reply 1

University of Bradford

Official Rep

Original post by forbest

I didn't do the greatest, I am aware that the grade boundaries were pushed back up to pre-covid standards, so I wasn't expecting anything amazing.
I got two D's, in my computer science and chemistry, which I know is meh, but it is what it is and I know I can do better overall if I am able to get better grades in A2. (WJEC exam board)
Despite my lack of great expectations, I don't feel the best and can do with some advice about potential resits and managing my own mindset so I can put more effort in.
I did fine in my Welsh Bacc, getting a Merit, and I know I have been able to gain access to year 2, but I just don't feel the best about it.

Morning @forbest I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling great about your results, but it's great to hear that you know you can do even better in A2, that's a good mindset to have, it'll keep you motivated in doing your best and trying as hard as you can! I wasn't happy with my AS results when I was in sixth form, I'd put so much effort in and did lots of revision but still came away feeling defeated, so I decided to change the way I was revising. I tried new techniques, I attended more after school revision sessions, I ended up retaking one of the AS level exams as well, and I walked away with much better results at the end of my a-level journey and felt a lot happier. So it's definitely possible to get the grades up, you've got this! You can do anything you put your mind to. Just remember, grades don't define you, be proud of yourself today for putting in the work and doing the best you can.

Surround yourself with family or friends today if you can, lean on them for some emotional support and advice! Or plan something nice to look forward to :smile:

Becky

Reply 2

CheeseIsVeg

Volunteer Team

Original post by forbest

I appreciate how worried you are about this and the concerns you have about the future :hugs:

If you wish to resit your exams, it can be a big decision, think carefully and speak to family/loved ones before deciding to do this. Or ask TSR for help.
Speak with you exams officer/ trusted teacher and see if you can get exam papers back - this will help you to understand what went wrong? Is it exam technique, knowledge or something else?

It may be that you re-sit the year. It can feel like a step-back but long-term it won't make really any difference.

Explore all your options - I promise this is not a dead-end.

:hugs:

Reply 3

WrexhamUniReps

Official Rep

Original post by forbest

I didn't do the greatest, I am aware that the grade boundaries were pushed back up to pre-covid standards, so I wasn't expecting anything amazing.
I got two D's, in my computer science and chemistry, which I know is meh, but it is what it is and I know I can do better overall if I am able to get better grades in A2. (WJEC exam board)
Despite my lack of great expectations, I don't feel the best and can do with some advice about potential resits and managing my own mindset so I can put more effort in.
I did fine in my Welsh Bacc, getting a Merit, and I know I have been able to gain access to year 2, but I just don't feel the best about it.

Hey @forbest 👋

Firstly, I'd like to say congratulations! Whilst your grades are not what you expected, you should still be so incredibly proud of yourself! AS levels are a huge step up from GCSEs, so you should be proud of the way you stepped up to complete these exams.

It's great to hear that you are maintaining the mindset that you can do better overall - this is the right way to think about it, and you should carry it with you next year.

My biggest piece of advice would be to reflect on what went well and what didn't go so well when preparing for your AS levels - did you find yourself procrastinating a lot? did your revision method allow you to make the most out of studying? these are all questions that you should be asking yourself.

It may be a case that you need to change your revision method - are you a visual learner? do you learn through watching videos, reading, writing, or speaking? Work out what works best for you. Other options are speaking to any of your teachers asking for advice, seeing if there are any revision classes available, etc. You could also consider arranging a study group with friends as this could keep you more accountable.

If you feel as though you could have done signficantly better, however, I would consider reaching out to your tutors about the resit policy. Remember that this will add more stress to your A-level year, however, so it's a big decision to make.

Are you planning on going to university? If so, have you checked out entry requirements? This may impact your decision as to whether or not you'd like to resit.

Best of luck with whatever you choose to do, and remember that you should be really proud of yourself and that your grades do not, and will not, ever define you. Computer science and chemistry are difficult subjects, so obtaining a D in these is actually great! Well done.

Lauren
WrexhamUniReps

Reply 4

forbest

Original post by CheeseIsVeg

I appreciate how worried you are about this and the concerns you have about the future :hugs:

If you wish to resit your exams, it can be a big decision, think carefully and speak to family/loved ones before deciding to do this. Or ask TSR for help.
Speak with you exams officer/ trusted teacher and see if you can get exam papers back - this will help you to understand what went wrong? Is it exam technique, knowledge or something else?
It may be that you re-sit the year. It can feel like a step-back but long-term it won't make really any difference.
Explore all your options - I promise this is not a dead-end.
:hugs:

I didn't particularly revise much, when I was doing my GCSE's I was able to get away with good grades without having to revise, so I had went into AS with the wrong mindset, I was arrogant and relatively ignorant. Throughout December and early this year a close family member had been diagnosed with cancer also, so that had quite an impact on me, I had became depressed and stopped putting effort into everything. Next year won't be so much of a car crash.

(edited 3 months ago)

Reply 5

forbest

Original post by WrexhamUniReps

Hey @forbest 👋
Firstly, I'd like to say congratulations! Whilst your grades are not what you expected, you should still be so incredibly proud of yourself! AS levels are a huge step up from GCSEs, so you should be proud of the way you stepped up to complete these exams.
It's great to hear that you are maintaining the mindset that you can do better overall - this is the right way to think about it, and you should carry it with you next year.
My biggest piece of advice would be to reflect on what went well and what didn't go so well when preparing for your AS levels - did you find yourself procrastinating a lot? did your revision method allow you to make the most out of studying? these are all questions that you should be asking yourself.
It may be a case that you need to change your revision method - are you a visual learner? do you learn through watching videos, reading, writing, or speaking? Work out what works best for you. Other options are speaking to any of your teachers asking for advice, seeing if there are any revision classes available, etc. You could also consider arranging a study group with friends as this could keep you more accountable.
If you feel as though you could have done signficantly better, however, I would consider reaching out to your tutors about the resit policy. Remember that this will add more stress to your A-level year, however, so it's a big decision to make.
Are you planning on going to university? If so, have you checked out entry requirements? This may impact your decision as to whether or not you'd like to resit.
Best of luck with whatever you choose to do, and remember that you should be really proud of yourself and that your grades do not, and will not, ever define you. Computer science and chemistry are difficult subjects, so obtaining a D in these is actually great! Well done.
Lauren
WrexhamUniReps

I hadn't revised much, if at all. I had went in with a silly mindset with the belief that I can get away with fine grades without having to put in so much hard work, though I was already attuned to not doing much as I was able to do fine in my GCSE's without revising, with those I obtained mostly B's. A close relative had also been going through cancer, so that also impacted my effort and made me more irritable. Next year won't be so horrible for me though, I hope.