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For my GCSEs I would really really like to get all grade 9s.
I am taking my subjects at school, and I have requested the school for Russian and Economics exams this year, and they said they will look into it next week. However, I am not confident that I would be able to get my Russian skills up to grade 9 level by June without a teacher, especially for the writing and speaking. I really don't know though, as I have not had anyone to assess my work (apart from when I did listening and reading past papers, which I got 48/50 and 50/50 on respectively). I imagine I would do much worse on both the writing and speaking. If I got below a 9 and I would have to declare that to the college, it would ruin my application and I would hate to do that. Do you think I should cancel doing the Russian GCSE? Should I continue doing the Economics? It seems like it would be easier to get a grade 9 in, but I haven't had a properly marked paper. I feel I could do Further Maths instead of Russian - I've already memorised most of the content and I think it's possible. Then I could suggest to the school that I do Economics and normal Maths this year and then Further Maths in replacement of normal maths when I sit the rest of my GCSEs next year.
What do you think I should do?
I am taking my subjects at school, and I have requested the school for Russian and Economics exams this year, and they said they will look into it next week. However, I am not confident that I would be able to get my Russian skills up to grade 9 level by June without a teacher, especially for the writing and speaking. I really don't know though, as I have not had anyone to assess my work (apart from when I did listening and reading past papers, which I got 48/50 and 50/50 on respectively). I imagine I would do much worse on both the writing and speaking. If I got below a 9 and I would have to declare that to the college, it would ruin my application and I would hate to do that. Do you think I should cancel doing the Russian GCSE? Should I continue doing the Economics? It seems like it would be easier to get a grade 9 in, but I haven't had a properly marked paper. I feel I could do Further Maths instead of Russian - I've already memorised most of the content and I think it's possible. Then I could suggest to the school that I do Economics and normal Maths this year and then Further Maths in replacement of normal maths when I sit the rest of my GCSEs next year.
What do you think I should do?
Original post by Sichwünschen
For my GCSEs I would really really like to get all grade 9s.
I am taking my subjects at school, and I have requested the school for Russian and Economics exams this year, and they said they will look into it next week. However, I am not confident that I would be able to get my Russian skills up to grade 9 level by June without a teacher, especially for the writing and speaking. I really don't know though, as I have not had anyone to assess my work (apart from when I did listening and reading past papers, which I got 48/50 and 50/50 on respectively). I imagine I would do much worse on both the writing and speaking. If I got below a 9 and I would have to declare that to the college, it would ruin my application and I would hate to do that. Do you think I should cancel doing the Russian GCSE? Should I continue doing the Economics? It seems like it would be easier to get a grade 9 in, but I haven't had a properly marked paper. I feel I could do Further Maths instead of Russian - I've already memorised most of the content and I think it's possible. Then I could suggest to the school that I do Economics and normal Maths this year and then Further Maths in replacement of normal maths when I sit the rest of my GCSEs next year.
What do you think I should do?
I am taking my subjects at school, and I have requested the school for Russian and Economics exams this year, and they said they will look into it next week. However, I am not confident that I would be able to get my Russian skills up to grade 9 level by June without a teacher, especially for the writing and speaking. I really don't know though, as I have not had anyone to assess my work (apart from when I did listening and reading past papers, which I got 48/50 and 50/50 on respectively). I imagine I would do much worse on both the writing and speaking. If I got below a 9 and I would have to declare that to the college, it would ruin my application and I would hate to do that. Do you think I should cancel doing the Russian GCSE? Should I continue doing the Economics? It seems like it would be easier to get a grade 9 in, but I haven't had a properly marked paper. I feel I could do Further Maths instead of Russian - I've already memorised most of the content and I think it's possible. Then I could suggest to the school that I do Economics and normal Maths this year and then Further Maths in replacement of normal maths when I sit the rest of my GCSEs next year.
What do you think I should do?
I'm not too sure but do what you'd enjoy most and what your most confident in. Russian is a language so most schools will consider it a gcse but Further Maths is just an additional gcse so some sixth forms will not count it. Do remember that most sixth forms will find the total of your top 9 gcses so even if you do 11 gcses and one is a grade 8 it won't matter too much. In all honesty, do what your comfortable with as your mental health is most important and I would suggest to look at the sixth form you want to go and the minimum grades you need. Also, I'm in yr11 so you should ask other people that have got grade 9s and have done your subjects.
Original post by Sichwünschen
For my GCSEs I would really really like to get all grade 9s.
I am taking my subjects at school, and I have requested the school for Russian and Economics exams this year, and they said they will look into it next week. However, I am not confident that I would be able to get my Russian skills up to grade 9 level by June without a teacher, especially for the writing and speaking. I really don't know though, as I have not had anyone to assess my work (apart from when I did listening and reading past papers, which I got 48/50 and 50/50 on respectively). I imagine I would do much worse on both the writing and speaking. If I got below a 9 and I would have to declare that to the college, it would ruin my application and I would hate to do that. Do you think I should cancel doing the Russian GCSE? Should I continue doing the Economics? It seems like it would be easier to get a grade 9 in, but I haven't had a properly marked paper. I feel I could do Further Maths instead of Russian - I've already memorised most of the content and I think it's possible. Then I could suggest to the school that I do Economics and normal Maths this year and then Further Maths in replacement of normal maths when I sit the rest of my GCSEs next year.
What do you think I should do?
I am taking my subjects at school, and I have requested the school for Russian and Economics exams this year, and they said they will look into it next week. However, I am not confident that I would be able to get my Russian skills up to grade 9 level by June without a teacher, especially for the writing and speaking. I really don't know though, as I have not had anyone to assess my work (apart from when I did listening and reading past papers, which I got 48/50 and 50/50 on respectively). I imagine I would do much worse on both the writing and speaking. If I got below a 9 and I would have to declare that to the college, it would ruin my application and I would hate to do that. Do you think I should cancel doing the Russian GCSE? Should I continue doing the Economics? It seems like it would be easier to get a grade 9 in, but I haven't had a properly marked paper. I feel I could do Further Maths instead of Russian - I've already memorised most of the content and I think it's possible. Then I could suggest to the school that I do Economics and normal Maths this year and then Further Maths in replacement of normal maths when I sit the rest of my GCSEs next year.
What do you think I should do?
I don't think you should do any until Year 11 - that's what unis prefer.
Original post by User_09
what year are you in?
Y10
Original post by User_09
idk about russian and economics, but i took 7 gcses in yr 10 and my results turned out pretty good, so i would say go for it. the only one i know about is further maths - there isn't that much content so if ur good at maths go ahead!
Unis don't like it though - you haven't demonstrated study across lots of subjects.
Original post by Sichwünschen
Y10
No don't do any early
Original post by Muttley79
Unis don't like it though - you haven't demonstrated study across lots of subjects.
ohm so should i not mention that when applying for unis?? i thought they might think its impressive or sm??
(edited 1 week ago)
Original post by User_09
ohm so should i not mention that when applying for unis?? i thought they might think its impressive or sm??
You have to declare all grades received .. the only exception to 'do them all at once' is for those who don't study in school.
Why would universities not like it if you take a GCSE early? What's their logic behind that?
Original post by Muttley79
You have to declare all grades received .. the only exception to 'do them all at once' is for those who don't study in school.
oh, well my skl made me do gcses early so we could get more done, im doing 17 in total so is it fine???
Original post by User_09
oh, well my skl made me do gcses early so we could get more done, im doing 17 in total so is it fine???
more does not equal better -
Original post by Sichwünschen
Why would universities not like it if you take a GCSE early? What's their logic behind that?
They want to see you can handle lots of subjects at the same time.
Original post by Muttley79
They want to see you can handle lots of subjects at the same time.
but im still doing 9 subjects this yr and i got 4 9s in the last 2 years so is that ok since im getting good grades?? im freaking out lol.
(edited 1 week ago)
Original post by User_09
but im still doing 9 subjects this yr and i got 4 9s in the last 2 years so is that ok since im getting good grades?? im freaking out lol.
They won't be impressed since most schools can't offer this ... you'll be compared to others in your school. Why so many when it's not needed? Far better to do other stuff to build up your CV
Original post by Muttley79
They won't be impressed since most schools can't offer this ... you'll be compared to others in your school. Why so many when it's not needed? Far better to do other stuff to build up your CV
can i PM u instead, cos this isnt my thread?
Original post by User_09
can i PM u instead, cos this isnt my thread?
Yes but I am off out later so may not reply tonight.
Original post by Sichwünschen
For my GCSEs I would really really like to get all grade 9s.
I am taking my subjects at school, and I have requested the school for Russian and Economics exams this year, and they said they will look into it next week. However, I am not confident that I would be able to get my Russian skills up to grade 9 level by June without a teacher, especially for the writing and speaking. I really don't know though, as I have not had anyone to assess my work (apart from when I did listening and reading past papers, which I got 48/50 and 50/50 on respectively). I imagine I would do much worse on both the writing and speaking. If I got below a 9 and I would have to declare that to the college, it would ruin my application and I would hate to do that. Do you think I should cancel doing the Russian GCSE? Should I continue doing the Economics? It seems like it would be easier to get a grade 9 in, but I haven't had a properly marked paper. I feel I could do Further Maths instead of Russian - I've already memorised most of the content and I think it's possible. Then I could suggest to the school that I do Economics and normal Maths this year and then Further Maths in replacement of normal maths when I sit the rest of my GCSEs next year.
What do you think I should do?
I am taking my subjects at school, and I have requested the school for Russian and Economics exams this year, and they said they will look into it next week. However, I am not confident that I would be able to get my Russian skills up to grade 9 level by June without a teacher, especially for the writing and speaking. I really don't know though, as I have not had anyone to assess my work (apart from when I did listening and reading past papers, which I got 48/50 and 50/50 on respectively). I imagine I would do much worse on both the writing and speaking. If I got below a 9 and I would have to declare that to the college, it would ruin my application and I would hate to do that. Do you think I should cancel doing the Russian GCSE? Should I continue doing the Economics? It seems like it would be easier to get a grade 9 in, but I haven't had a properly marked paper. I feel I could do Further Maths instead of Russian - I've already memorised most of the content and I think it's possible. Then I could suggest to the school that I do Economics and normal Maths this year and then Further Maths in replacement of normal maths when I sit the rest of my GCSEs next year.
What do you think I should do?
Unless you're doing 15+ GCSEs in total, try avoid doing them separately. I wouldn't say it's bad not to get a 9 in Russian but it would be better you get that 9 first time around rather than after a resit
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