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im going to be 21 when i sit my a levels

i feel so embarrassed but obtaining my qualifications in bio and chem rationalises every feeling. Is there anyone on a similar boat? We can do study checks!

Reply 1

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by iasktoomuchquest
i feel so embarrassed but obtaining my qualifications in bio and chem rationalises every feeling. Is there anyone on a similar boat? We can do study checks!
Hey, I was 21 as well when I sat my A-levels

Reply 2

I don't think you should be embarrassed at all! Everyone is inherently different and responds differently to exams. You are no different to every other candidate sitting A-Levels, and you shouldn't feel like you're less than anybody else for being a mature learner

Reply 3

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by iasktoomuchquest
i feel so embarrassed but obtaining my qualifications in bio and chem rationalises every feeling. Is there anyone on a similar boat? We can do study checks!

Hey @iasktoomuchquest,

It's not uncommon for people to realise they want to pursue a different career path a few years after leaving school/college; in which case, sitting A-Levels in related subjects can be a great way to open up doors and improve your university options. Try not to feel too embarassed - as you pointed out yourself, the qualification itself matters much more than the age you achieve it!

Best of luck with your A-Levels!
Eve (Kingston Rep).

Reply 4

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by iasktoomuchquest
i feel so embarrassed but obtaining my qualifications in bio and chem rationalises every feeling. Is there anyone on a similar boat? We can do study checks!

Dude, why be embarrassed? Lots of people take them later - like LOTS.
Chill out.

Reply 5

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by Kingston Eve
Hey @iasktoomuchquest,
It's not uncommon for people to realise they want to pursue a different career path a few years after leaving school/college; in which case, sitting A-Levels in related subjects can be a great way to open up doors and improve your university options. Try not to feel too embarassed - as you pointed out yourself, the qualification itself matters much more than the age you achieve it!
Best of luck with your A-Levels!
Eve (Kingston Rep).

Hi Eve,

Thank you so much for your message!

Reply 6

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by Macclesfield
I don't think you should be embarrassed at all! Everyone is inherently different and responds differently to exams. You are no different to every other candidate sitting A-Levels, and you shouldn't feel like you're less than anybody else for being a mature learner

Thank you so much

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