About UCAS application

I have done my CIE international AS levels in June 2024.
My results and breakdowns:
1. Chemistry(9701): overall grade- B, Paper 1- B, Paper 2-A, Paper 3-D
2. Biology(9700): overall grade- B, Paper 1- B, Paper 2- A, Paper 3- D
3. Maths-B(9709): overall grade- B, Paper 1- B, Paper 5-A

Since I did really bad in all the subjects, I want to resit some of the papers (maybe paper 3 for chemi&bio, paper 1 for maths).
In case I am resitting the exams, can I not include my current AS level results on UCAS?

Also, one more reason for not wanting to put AS results is that my predicted grades are A*A*A*, and I feel like these would be suspicious if I showed my bad AS level results...

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Reply 1

bibachu

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by pomland

I have done my CIE international AS levels in June 2024.
My results and breakdowns:
1. Chemistry(9701): overall grade- B, Paper 1- B, Paper 2-A, Paper 3-D
2. Biology(9700): overall grade- B, Paper 1- B, Paper 2- A, Paper 3- D
3. Maths-B(9709): overall grade- B, Paper 1- B, Paper 5-A
Since I did really bad in all the subjects, I want to resit some of the papers (maybe paper 3 for chemi&bio, paper 1 for maths).
In case I am resitting the exams, can I not include my current AS level results on UCAS?
Also, one more reason for not wanting to put AS results is that my predicted grades are A*A*A*, and I feel like these would be suspicious if I showed my bad AS level results...

You have to include all your examination results on your UCAS application, including your AS results. Your predicted grades are quite high for your set of results, but if your teachers can justify them in your UCAS reference (e.g. you consistently achieved As throughout the year), I think you should be fine. Your AS grades are not bad. Typically, schools that use AS grades tend to only predict students a grade higher at A level, as the highest AS grade (A) is one grade below the highest A level grade (A*). However, if your teachers feel as though these predictions are fair and accurate, this will hopefully be demonstrated through your reference. If you had achieved CCC at AS level for example, then this would be an entirely different matter (unless there were extenuating circumstances that could explain this).

Reply 2

bibachu

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Also, if you are resitting any qualifications, you will need to list the grade as pending on UCAS, as well as your original grade.

Reply 3

pomland

Original post by bibachu

Also, if you are resitting any qualifications, you will need to list the grade as pending on UCAS, as well as your original grade.

Thank you for your response.
When I calculated my grades upon reading Threshold, I found out that I was really close to A in all subjects. So I think I will resit all of my exams.
In this case, would it be possible to take AS and A level exams in different months, or do I have to take them at the same time?
Also, is it mandatory to include my current AS grades even if I will retake all the exams?

Reply 4

bibachu

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by pomland

AS and A level exams are typically all done in the same examination period (summer). I don’t think there’s any point in resitting AS levels. Realistically, once you get your A level grades, your AS grades become irrelevant. If I were you, I would focus on my A levels. You must include your achieved AS grades on your UCAS application, even if you are resitting.

Reply 5

pomland

Original post by bibachu

The reason I want to retake AS level exams are to make it easier to get A* in A level exam. With my current AS level grades, I would need really high grades for my A2 exams in order to achieve A* at the end.

On UCAS, if I didn’t put my current AS grades internationally and only put them pending, would universities notice that and would I be rejected ?

Reply 6

bibachu

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by pomland

The reason I want to retake AS level exams are to make it easier to get A* in A level exam. With my current AS level grades, I would need really high grades for my A2 exams in order to achieve A* at the end.
On UCAS, if I didn’t put my current AS grades internationally and only put them pending, would universities notice that and would I be rejected ?

It is UCAS policy to list all of your qualifications. Failing to do so would be in violation of UCAS policy:

We may take any necessary steps to check with you and other parties, including universities, colleges and examination and awarding bodies whether the information you have provided is accurate and complete if we, or a university or college, have any reason to believe that you or your referee have:

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left out any relevant information, including any previous academic study, qualifications you have completed, qualifications with an unsuccessful grade or qualifications for which you are still awaiting results

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given false or misleading information

We have the right to cancel your application without refunding your application fee if we determine (having carried out any necessary checks), or have reasonable belief, that your application contains false information.
If you have any reason to believe that information we hold about you is not true, complete and accurate, you must tell us.
If we need to verify your identity, we may use details in your application by making checks using any official, publicly available or commercially available identity checking services. If any adverse information is revealed about you we will let you know so that you have an opportunity to respond.

List you achieved grades first, then the qualifications you are retaking as pending.

Reply 7

pomland

Original post by bibachu

It is UCAS policy to list all of your qualifications. Failing to do so would be in violation of UCAS policy:
We may take any necessary steps to check with you and other parties, including universities, colleges and examination and awarding bodies whether the information you have provided is accurate and complete if we, or a university or college, have any reason to believe that you or your referee have:

•

given false or misleading information

We have the right to cancel your application without refunding your application fee if we determine (having carried out any necessary checks), or have reasonable belief, that your application contains false information.
If you have any reason to believe that information we hold about you is not true, complete and accurate, you must tell us.
If we need to verify your identity, we may use details in your application by making checks using any official, publicly available or commercially available identity checking services. If any adverse information is revealed about you we will let you know so that you have an opportunity to respond.
List you achieved grades first, then the qualifications you are retaking as pending.