likleyhood im accepted?

after paper 3 maths i feel im just on the cusp of a grade 5 (186-188 aqa foundation) and my a level offer (art, photography & sociology) were based on me “doing well” in my maths retake, which id assume meant a grade 5.

for context ive been out of school for a year and did bad in my gcses (544, standard offer at college being 55444) due to extenuating circumstances at home (abuse) & this was what my offer was based on.

i’ve applied to an extended btec as backup, have good reference from my old teacher and an impressive portfolio, but i’m just wondering if anyone’s experienced being in a similar situation?

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Insouciant.

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by labgloria

after paper 3 maths i feel im just on the cusp of a grade 5 (186-188 aqa foundation) and my a level offer (art, photography & sociology) were based on me “doing well” in my maths retake, which id assume meant a grade 5.
for context ive been out of school for a year and did bad in my gcses (544, standard offer at college being 55444) due to extenuating circumstances at home (abuse) & this was what my offer was based on.
i’ve applied to an extended btec as backup, have good reference from my old teacher and an impressive portfolio, but i’m just wondering if anyone’s experienced being in a similar situation?

I do have experience, and I cannot speak on every college/ sixth form, but I was accepted with grades well below standards for the choices I wanted, be open, be honest on the effort and dedication you will put in but also how much you want it, I would suggest however looking into sixth form colleges as an option, they tend to be a lot more flexible with offers while still offering a levels, good luck :smile: