Resitting english language GCSE year 12 for university
I got a 4 in english language, but i now realise i need a 6 for the universities i want to go to, i am in year 12, is it too late to resit it? Can i take it this summer, this November? Which is best
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ask you teacher they could help you
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you could also search up for private candiates in the exam board
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This is usually very straightforward, just ask your school - and get it done as soon as you can.
And I've never known a student not get a higher grade so its definitely worth doing.
And I've never known a student not get a higher grade so its definitely worth doing.
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by McGingerThis is usually very straightforward, just ask your school - and get it done as soon as you can.
And I've never known a student not get a higher grade so its definitely worth doing.
And I've never known a student not get a higher grade so its definitely worth doing.
Will i be okay as long as i get my results before uni application deadlines?
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by dsfdsfrtsrtWill i be okay as long as i get my results before uni application deadlines?
You don't need to. If you include the GCSE resit alongside your A levels as a 'pending qualifications on your UCAS application, any offers you are made will just include the required GCSE grade as an extra condition. and you would have until August to get the right GCSE grade. The only advantage with taking it in November is that you then have the June sitting as another chance,
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by McGingerYou don't need to. If you include the GCSE resit alongside your A levels as a 'pending qualifications on your UCAS application, any offers you are made will just include the required GCSE grade as an extra condition. and you would have until August to get the right GCSE grade. The only advantage with taking it in November is that you then have the June sitting as another chance,
Hopefully i will enter uni in 2026, so should i do the exam this summer in may, or in november, also am i allowed to do it in summer 2026? Thank you by the way, you have been very helpful
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by dsfdsfrtsrtHopefully i will enter uni in 2026, so should i do the exam this summer in may, or in november, also am i allowed to do it in summer 2026? Thank you by the way, you have been very helpful
Hey I am resitting gcse English I got a 5 I need a 6 this may because my deadline is October 15 and it’s competitive but the person above is right they will probably set a condition so best to take time before you start the course.
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by dsfdsfrtsrtHopefully i will enter uni in 2026, so should i do the exam this summer in may, or in november, also am i allowed to do it in summer 2026? Thank you by the way, you have been very helpful
If you feel confident enough, revise over the summer, take it in November and get it out of the way?
Talk to your school and ask for their advice.
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by dsfdsfrtsrtI got a 4 in english language, but i now realise i need a 6 for the universities i want to go to, i am in year 12, is it too late to resit it? Can i take it this summer, this November? Which is best
I did the same thing. I’m in year 13 now and resitting this summer. Talk to your college about it but mine let me resit in in November. In Year 13, I started lessons for the November resit. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get the grade I wanted so I’m doing it in May. Definitely worth asking to do it in November though. You put it on ucas as a pending grade. Once you get your grade you can email the universities. Your offer will still be pending after A level results until you tell them your GCSE grade.
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