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Resitting A levels + learning a new one

I got BCE in my a levels

I needed AAB for my course so I achieved the One B

I did psych got a C not happy cos I was getting As and Bs - tbf I didn’t really revise paper 3 so I take accountability for that

E in bio - I really don’t plan to re take this again

I was thinking if I can learn all of a level business edexcel exam board and retaking a level psychology AQA for 2026 and re apply is this possible / realistic as I would probs need to achieve two As. The thing is for psych I think I can cos I have done it but I haven’t done buisness but I heard it’s easier and I will be getting a private tutor + I am determined to do this
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by ilovespareribs
I got BCE in my a levels

I needed AAB for my course so I achieved the One B

I did psych got a C not happy cos I was getting As and Bs - tbf I didn’t really revise paper 3 so I take accountability for that

E in bio - I really don’t plan to re take this again

I was thinking if I can learn all of a level business edexcel exam board and retaking a level psychology AQA for 2026 and re apply is this possible / realistic as I would probs need to achieve two As. The thing is for psych I think I can cos I have done it but I haven’t done buisness but I heard it’s easier and I will be getting a private tutor + I am determined to do this


Hard, but possible.

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Original post
by ilovespareribs
I got BCE in my a levels
I needed AAB for my course so I achieved the One B
I did psych got a C not happy cos I was getting As and Bs - tbf I didn’t really revise paper 3 so I take accountability for that
E in bio - I really don’t plan to re take this again
I was thinking if I can learn all of a level business edexcel exam board and retaking a level psychology AQA for 2026 and re apply is this possible / realistic as I would probs need to achieve two As. The thing is for psych I think I can cos I have done it but I haven’t done buisness but I heard it’s easier and I will be getting a private tutor + I am determined to do this
It’s possible to reapply by retaking A-level Psychology and taking up Business. Many students improve their grades the second time around, especially with a tutor and a clear plan. Business can be more straightforward compared to the sciences, and since you already have experience with Psychology, aiming for higher grades is realistic if you stay committed. Universities value determination, so your plan is achievable.

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by AllThingsCCCU
It’s possible to reapply by retaking A-level Psychology and taking up Business. Many students improve their grades the second time around, especially with a tutor and a clear plan. Business can be more straightforward compared to the sciences, and since you already have experience with Psychology, aiming for higher grades is realistic if you stay committed. Universities value determination, so your plan is achievable.


Thank you, i am very determined to make it this time round.
It’s just very upsetting that it didn’t happen this year and seeing people go to the uni I dreamed of going to knowing it could have been me .

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by ilovespareribs
I got BCE in my a levels
I needed AAB for my course so I achieved the One B
I did psych got a C not happy cos I was getting As and Bs - tbf I didn’t really revise paper 3 so I take accountability for that
E in bio - I really don’t plan to re take this again
I was thinking if I can learn all of a level business edexcel exam board and retaking a level psychology AQA for 2026 and re apply is this possible / realistic as I would probs need to achieve two As. The thing is for psych I think I can cos I have done it but I haven’t done buisness but I heard it’s easier and I will be getting a private tutor + I am determined to do this

I tutor please drop me a message

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