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Epq missed proposal A deadline

So I’m at the start of my epq and I have already messed it up.
I was meant to submit my proposal part A two weeks ago in which I forgot about due to having mocks.
Aqa says they take missed deadlines like the proposal significantly and can lead to significant penalties or even the work not being valid ( as it would have to be submitted on deadline to be valid). I have contacted my supervisor just now and apologised for the delay and inconvenience and sent them my work asap. (Got this from chat gpt as I couldn’t find anything regarding missed deadlines from aqa directly)

I’m now panicking as I had a good idea, and now I’m not sure wether to drop out as I already applied to med with epq on my application and don’t want it to affect my choices. I feel like I’m crumbling and I don’t think aqa will help if I contact customer services.
Embarrassing on my behalf😭

Can someone please help and just give me the brutal honesty rather than lie it’s all okay😭
Original post by Smzgaming616
So I’m at the start of my epq and I have already messed it up.
I was meant to submit my proposal part A two weeks ago in which I forgot about due to having mocks.
Aqa says they take missed deadlines like the proposal significantly and can lead to significant penalties or even the work not being valid ( as it would have to be submitted on deadline to be valid). I have contacted my supervisor just now and apologised for the delay and inconvenience and sent them my work asap. (Got this from chat gpt as I couldn’t find anything regarding missed deadlines from aqa directly)
I’m now panicking as I had a good idea, and now I’m not sure wether to drop out as I already applied to med with epq on my application and don’t want it to affect my choices. I feel like I’m crumbling and I don’t think aqa will help if I contact customer services.
Embarrassing on my behalf😭
Can someone please help and just give me the brutal honesty rather than lie it’s all okay😭


I am also aware I should be following deadlines - if I do decide to continue this will be a lesson learnt 😑
Original post by Smzgaming616
So I’m at the start of my epq and I have already messed it up.
I was meant to submit my proposal part A two weeks ago in which I forgot about due to having mocks.
Aqa says they take missed deadlines like the proposal significantly and can lead to significant penalties or even the work not being valid ( as it would have to be submitted on deadline to be valid). I have contacted my supervisor just now and apologised for the delay and inconvenience and sent them my work asap. (Got this from chat gpt as I couldn’t find anything regarding missed deadlines from aqa directly)

I’m now panicking as I had a good idea, and now I’m not sure wether to drop out as I already applied to med with epq on my application and don’t want it to affect my choices. I feel like I’m crumbling and I don’t think aqa will help if I contact customer services.
Embarrassing on my behalf😭

Can someone please help and just give me the brutal honesty rather than lie it’s all okay😭


ChatGPT isn't perfect.

Is this an internal deadline or an external deadline? If internal, not the end of the world - you'll probably just lose a few project management marks.

If it's external, it might be much worse and we'll have to see what your supervisor says.
Original post by mesub
ChatGPT isn't perfect.
Is this an internal deadline or an external deadline? If internal, not the end of the world - you'll probably just lose a few project management marks.
If it's external, it might be much worse and we'll have to see what your supervisor says.


I’m not sure if it’s internal or external - how can I know?
Original post by mesub
ChatGPT isn't perfect.
Is this an internal deadline or an external deadline? If internal, not the end of the world - you'll probably just lose a few project management marks.
If it's external, it might be much worse and we'll have to see what your supervisor says.


What could the consequences be for external?
Original post by Smzgaming616
What could the consequences be for external?

Your work may not be accepted by the exam board, or there may be significant penalties.

I'm just reading your OP again, and you're at the start of the EPQ - the deadline is very very likely to just be internal, so I wouldn't worry too much. Have you heard back yet?
Original post by mesub
Your work may not be accepted by the exam board, or there may be significant penalties.
I'm just reading your OP again, and you're at the start of the EPQ - the deadline is very very likely to just be internal, so I wouldn't worry too much. Have you heard back yet?


My supervisor talked to me about it today, he said there would be no penalties like loosing marks and that it’s okay. He said he’ll look at my production log and proposal to get my idea green lit :smile:
Original post by mesub
Your work may not be accepted by the exam board, or there may be significant penalties.
I'm just reading your OP again, and you're at the start of the EPQ - the deadline is very very likely to just be internal, so I wouldn't worry too much. Have you heard back yet?


Thank you for putting a message on my post in my distress 😭
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Original post by Smzgaming616
My supervisor talked to me about it today, he said there would be no penalties like loosing marks and that it’s okay. He said he’ll look at my production log and proposal to get my idea green lit :smile:

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Original post by lohiba
This is a great news! I was about to say you should try Tilf website to get the feedback on what to improve. At least you will know straight away how you're doing


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