my predicted grades are awful what can i do

throughout year 12, i struggled, mainly with my mental health and some other problems that caused me to go through hell for 4 months straight and i flunked my end of year exams. so i thought, okay there’s still a chance in september and i studied over the summer, even though i struggled with a depressive episode and i thought i did okay in my exams but now my predicted is CDD, which i know isn’t what i need to apply to university and the course i want to study (natural sciences) wants so much higher so i dont know what to do. is there any hope? the school might up my grades but at the same time, i have no idea even if university next year is right for me given my mental state. any advice is much appreciated

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username7315759

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Hello, I am sorry to hear on what you've been going through. If you have any problems feel free to talk with your parents or to any staff you feel comfortable with at school discussing your issue. Surely, they will help. Sometimes considering the severity of your issue, they could also give you the benefit of the doubt and maybe change your grade a tiny little bit. I know it does sound impossible but give it a shot. When you feel better, just try and put in non-stop effort across all your A-Levels and recover the contents your weak at. E.g. making notes, flashcards, mind maps e.t.c. Do a variety of topic questions, they do get challenging but its beneficial and most crucially always do PAST PAPERS. They are supportive in each and every aspects.

Despite your grades not being enough to apply for university, you can consider taking a gap year and starting university the year after. You don't have to use your predicted grades to apply, only your A-LEVEL grades. The year can also help you get better in terms of mental health.

I really do hope that helps,
Good luck !

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AoiJuniper

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Original post by ramlaaa0010

throughout year 12, i struggled, mainly with my mental health and some other problems that caused me to go through hell for 4 months straight and i flunked my end of year exams. so i thought, okay there’s still a chance in september and i studied over the summer, even though i struggled with a depressive episode and i thought i did okay in my exams but now my predicted is CDD, which i know isn’t what i need to apply to university and the course i want to study (natural sciences) wants so much higher so i dont know what to do. is there any hope? the school might up my grades but at the same time, i have no idea even if university next year is right for me given my mental state. any advice is much appreciated

That sounds rough- I'm really sorry about that. Honestly, taking a gap year sounds like a really good option. If you know you are capable of achieving good grades focus this year on your wellbeing and mental health if you can and try and get into a routine that works for you if possible. Your mental health is really REALLY important. I know lots of people who have struggled with mental health, taken a gap year or year out and come back to university both more mature and ready (than their non-gap year peers) and have been very successful. Definitely don't rush into things! Feel free to DM as I'm applying to natsci too. Good luck- I hope this year is better than the last ☺️

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scar-the-queen

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Original post by ramlaaa0010

throughout year 12, i struggled, mainly with my mental health and some other problems that caused me to go through hell for 4 months straight and i flunked my end of year exams. so i thought, okay there’s still a chance in september and i studied over the summer, even though i struggled with a depressive episode and i thought i did okay in my exams but now my predicted is CDD, which i know isn’t what i need to apply to university and the course i want to study (natural sciences) wants so much higher so i dont know what to do. is there any hope? the school might up my grades but at the same time, i have no idea even if university next year is right for me given my mental state. any advice is much appreciated

I'm not sure what you could do about the predicted grades, but I just want to point out that it could be beneficial to ask the teacher writing your reference to mention your extenuating circumstances in section 2 of your UCAS reference (of course, this is assuming you're happy to disclose them).

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