I want to know if my gcse results are bad and if I could get into a good university

English language 8
English literature 7
Maths 7
Religious studies 6
Business 6
French 6
Biology 6
Chemistry 6
Physics 6
Drama 5

The a level subjects I am choosing is English, philosophy, politics and economics

Reply 1

caroline138

Original post

by Googleigloo9

English language 8
English literature 7
Maths 7
Religious studies 6
Business 6
French 6
Biology 6
Chemistry 6
Physics 6
Drama 5
The a level subjects I am choosing is English, philosophy, politics and economics

Don’t worry these are good. GCSEs don’t really matter that much when applying to unis it’s mainly Alevels that matter.

Reply 2

erin11

Volunteer Team

Original post

by Googleigloo9

English language 8
English literature 7
Maths 7
Religious studies 6
Business 6
French 6
Biology 6
Chemistry 6
Physics 6
Drama 5
The a level subjects I am choosing is English, philosophy, politics and economics

Great set of results, well done!
How come youre doing 4 a-levels?

Reply 3

Googleigloo9

I emailed my school to ask if I could do 4 levels and I made this post after I sent it and I didn't hear from them yet so I just out as if this was my options. I got a email however that I couldn't though. I want ask what are the conditions to do 4 levels. Do I need 5 9s or something.
Also I hope your right when you say that I just need good a levels.

Reply 4

evskel

I am also going into year 12 - I'm on the edge between doing 3 or 4 a levels. Just know it is a big commitment - you will have less free time, more work compared to your peers and more stress when you actually do your a levels. Your results are good!!! What do you want to do at uni? If you don't want to go into a highly competitive course, I think doing 4 is not worth it, especially when you could get 3 amazing A-Levels instead of 4 mediocre ones. Just food for thought.

Reply 5

Muttley79

Original post

by Googleigloo9

English language 8
English literature 7
Maths 7
Religious studies 6
Business 6
French 6
Biology 6
Chemistry 6
Physics 6
Drama 5
The a level subjects I am choosing is English, philosophy, politics and economics

Don't take 4 A levels

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 6

Admit-One

Universities Forum Helper

Unless you are confident of getting multiple A/A*’s (or need Further Maths) there’s no point doing 4.

Your GCSE’s are fine for the majority of courses.

Reply 7

dragonlord888

Your grades are fine unless you comparing with those students on TV getting all A and A*. If you can manage 4 Alevels plus EPQ then great, more chance of getting your uni entry requirements.

Reply 8

Ascpea

These are great GCSEs don’t worry! Work hard towards your a levels :smile:

As someone who’s also doing 4 a levels manage your time well, don’t overwhelm yourself with work! You got this!!

Reply 9

Googleigloo9

Thank you for your advice! Now I am not doing 4 levels. I am doing English literature, philosophy and economics. I want to get into law or accounting. Could you tell me what aspects of law there are. I know about commercial law but what else

Reply 10

Googleigloo9

I am also doing epq and I'm thinking about doing the question 'do criminals use insanity as a loophole to punishment'. I really need help about this and if this is the best question.

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