Why do unis dislike GCSE resits?

I’ve been looking at different university every requirements and many don’t accept resits.

What is the reasoning for this? To me, if you took longer to achieve a high grade, why aren’t you just put below people who did the same a the first time, instead of it being COMPLETELY disregarded?

Thanks

Reply 1

McGinger

Where have you got this info from - and which Unis are you referring to?
Usually GCSE resits are not a problem at all.

Reply 2

lawlucas

Original post by McGinger

Where have you got this info from - and which Unis are you referring to?
Usually GCSE resits are not a problem at all.

As an example, this is a statement from KCL:

“We will only consider resits if there are significant mitigating circumstances affecting your first 'sitting'”

Reply 3

McGinger

Original post by lawlucas

As an example, this is a statement from KCL:
“We will only consider resits if there are significant mitigating circumstances affecting your first 'sitting'”