Poor Results - Private Candidate for IAS
Hi,
I'm a private candidate doing International AS. I'm in quite a situation and I'm not sure how to manage going forward. I just got my Unit 1 results and I messed up in two of my subjects (cuz of lack of enough preparation and practice).
My grades were BEE (History, Psychology, and English Language) and my IELTS score is 7.0.
I most likely have two options:
• Retake the subjects with Es
• Move on and continue preparing for Unit 2 and try bringing the overall grade up.
I'm aware the most realistic option is retaking them, but due to personal circumstances, I'd be able to retake at least one of them? I think it would be better to retake English Language, as it's one of the most crucial subjects I need to apply to uni.
Also, I'm really concerned about whether I'll be able to apply to university for this year or not. As you can see, I'm not exactly confident and with limited information about how to manage these things, I'm clueless as to what I can do.
I want to apply for a foundation year to progress into law. Though, seeing my situation, I feel like I won't be able to...😔.
Moreover, since I'm a private candidate, how do I get predicted grades? I already have a tutor for History, and I was wondering what exactly are the criteria for the predicted grades reference?
Any advice would be really appreciated.
Thank you
I'm a private candidate doing International AS. I'm in quite a situation and I'm not sure how to manage going forward. I just got my Unit 1 results and I messed up in two of my subjects (cuz of lack of enough preparation and practice).
My grades were BEE (History, Psychology, and English Language) and my IELTS score is 7.0.
I most likely have two options:
• Retake the subjects with Es
• Move on and continue preparing for Unit 2 and try bringing the overall grade up.
I'm aware the most realistic option is retaking them, but due to personal circumstances, I'd be able to retake at least one of them? I think it would be better to retake English Language, as it's one of the most crucial subjects I need to apply to uni.
Also, I'm really concerned about whether I'll be able to apply to university for this year or not. As you can see, I'm not exactly confident and with limited information about how to manage these things, I'm clueless as to what I can do.
I want to apply for a foundation year to progress into law. Though, seeing my situation, I feel like I won't be able to...😔.
Moreover, since I'm a private candidate, how do I get predicted grades? I already have a tutor for History, and I was wondering what exactly are the criteria for the predicted grades reference?
Any advice would be really appreciated.
Thank you
Reply 1
So i recommend you to retake AS english right now and then continue with unit 2, you'll have to put extra hrs of hard work than before and try to get a grade high as possible. of coz E isnt the end of the world and its considered a pass and you can get into unis especially for foundation year- check it through a higher education instituition. but it would be better for you go into a better uni with your better grade. and then work rlly hard for psych for unit 2 after! atleast getting CCC would be good to be safe. just try your best! and then once you AS results are there, you can apply for foundation year! also check if there are unis that allow you to go with ur gcse grades too! and about predicted grades... im not sure about that because usually you get it from the school or sometimes tutor... without it i'm not sure if you can get it. hopefully someone else here could help answer that! Best of luck!!!
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