Is Medicine possible if I work harder?

My GCSEs results/predictions: Maths: A* Eng Lang: A Eng Lit: A* Biology: A Chemistry: A Physics: A History: B German: B Gov and Pol AS Level (early): C (But I think I can get a B :D) Anyway, basically, I'm doing Bio, Chem, Maths and Economics at A Level. Hopefully at UCL or Queen Mary's. My question is: If I do end up getting AAA at A2 fo...

GCSES Retake -21

I am 21 and looking at retaking my GCSE'S in English, Maths, Science, German and i was just wondering can you just pay to take your exams and get the gcses books and study at home. As this would work out cheaper than these study at home courses companies are doing?...

Does this count as two GCSEs?

I'm doing Edexcel Double Award ICT and I was wondering, does this count as two separate GCSEs or would universities consider it to be the same subject? My predicted grade is 'AA' which I assume means that they are two distinct GCSEs? Thanks :) Posted from TSR Mobile...

Secondary What maths watch clips should I watch?

Im currently doing my gcses and I want the highest grade possible for maths. In a week Im sitting 3 maths exams. They are all on edexcel. One exam is unit 1H none calculator. Another is unit 2H calculator. Also theres another one unit 3H (or B3 idk) calculator. Does anyone have any idea of a list of clips I should watch?...

Remove parts of strings from each string inside an array

Primary_MathsJAN Primary_MathsFEB Primary_MathsMAR Primary_MathsAPR Primary_MathsMAY Primary_MathsJUNE Primary_MathsJULY Primary_MathsAUG Primary_MathsSEP Primary_MathsOCT Primary_MathsNOV Primary_MathsDEC I have above key set after foreach the array.In here key list I want to remove JAN, FEB, MAR and etc and also the middle _...

How many GCSEs are you taking?

How many GCSEs are you going to have by the end of Year 11? I'm just curious as to what the average number of GCSEs people are going to leave with. Note that I mean actual GCSEs, not exams.

What A-levels can I do with these grades?

Hey guys. History - ?? (Control Assessment A*/A) {Doing now} Art - B/A {Doing now} English - D (Resitting to get C) Maths - C (Wouldn't let me do it again ) Science - C (Wouldn't let me do it again) (260/400) Additional Science - B (288/400) Business Studies Level 1 BTEC (D*) iGcse English - (Assessment components - C (Band 1) (Core) iGcs...

Want to be a teacher, but can't get a C in Maths GCSE

Basically, I'm doing AS-levels and they are going really well. Just had my first exam yesterday and it (hopefully) went well. Fingers crossed! But I'm predominately an English student and NOT a maths student. I have struggled with Maths since I was in primary school. My highest grade I have ever gotten in Maths GCSE was an E... and to bec...

retaking 2nd year bursary...

I think I may have to retake 2nd year, as I have missed a lot due to personal problems and failed a couple of assignments. Will I still get my nhs bursary and student loan if I retake 2nd year again? This is my first time at uni and I haven't had to resit a year before.

Retake A levels

Hi, I'm 20 and I am thinking about retaking a levels as I have decided to go to uni and study economics. The university I will be applying for has very high entry requirements a* in maths and 2 additional A's. Due to my age I am not sure where to start , how to find a college and how to apply. I'm from Surrey so I am looking for something...

Sixth form As Exdexcel English Literature revision help!!??

I'm doing Edexcel English retake to hopefully get an A or a B in the exam. The books i am doing is clockwork orange and brighton rock with poems being about work from the anthology. Thing is, i dont really know how to revise. So if anyone would be willing to suggest how they did or would it would be very helpful. Thanks!! :D...

Does UCS (BA) English require a Mathematics GCSE?

Basically I'm currently retaking GCSE Mathematics within college but I am not expecting a C. Does UCS require a Mathematics GCSE for (BA) English? I'm just interested as to whether anyone is currently taking English and hasn't got a Maths GCSE or has applied and been accepted without one? Thanks! :)...

(PLEASE HELP!) Oxford Application

Hi guys, this is my first time writing here. I'm currently in year 12 and my exams are approaching soon. I'm aiming to study theology in Oxford University and everyone around me gives me a lot of pressure to do so. But I'm afraid that my qualifications are not good enough especially my GCSEs. I got 1 A* in RS 4 As in English Lit, English...

what a-levels to do?

Hi, I currently study history, drama, art and spanish along with the usual maths, sciences and english at gcse level. I am about to my A levels: maths, art, physics and english lit. I am aware that this is a weird mixture, and I don't exatly know what i want to study at uni. I love art and maths and would love to go into maybve set design...

Do I have to declare GCSE resits that were taken during Sixth Form?

Basically, I went from a D to B in Spanish, CC to A*A* in English, and C to A in Maths. This was done along side my A levels, which I achieved AAAA in without retaking. Would I need to declare this, and would uni's care if they knew I resat? Thanks. Posted from TSR Mobile...

CASS Conditional Offer

Around a month or so ago I recieved a conditional offer from CASS Business School for Bsc Business Studies. The terms of my conditional offer was to provide proof of certain exam results and I was wondering whether I have a high chance of securing the space. The requirements for the course are as follows: A Levels: AAA GCSE: A in maths an...

Should I take further maths (AS-Level)?

I am predicted A* in GCSE Edexcel Maths, and I was wondering whether AS Further Maths is right for me. I will be doing normal maths to A2, and Further Maths to AS. However, people have said FM is very VERY hard. Can i still manage Further maths even if i'm doing it only to AS Level , or is still that hard? (Also, is it true that AS-FM is...

Would my gcses hold me back?

Hi there, I was just wondering if my gcses would hold me back to study law at a say top 25 uni. People say they might whereas other say they wont, just looking for peoples opinions please. Gcses: 4As 6Bs Alevel(predictions): A*AA Thanks.

GCSE science dilema!

So I am going to be studying A-level physics, biology, chemistry and Mathematics. I got my A in maths for GCSE and now I got a B overall for Core science (10 marks off an A) i believe I can get an A but I would have to retake 2 GCSE's so it's like. If i want to retake my Chemistry 1 exam, I will have to do another exam exam like Physics 1...

Secondary Maths GCSE Results Edexcel

Hello guys, Have you got your Maths GCSE Result from the exams you sat in February and March? I was really worried I got a B because I wouldn't be able to do Further Maths but I got an A. I was still really disapointed so hopefully I will retake it. What are your thoughts on me retaking and also what did you get? HadjerBoum :)...

Year 13 retaking exams next year?

I'm wondering if anyone knows what happens next year for year 13 students as January exams and multiple resists have been stopped? (By year 13 I mean current year 13 students who might not get higher enough grades to get into university so retake some exams next year) The reason I'm asking is because my head of sixth told me that he think...

Secondary Best maths textbook for new GCSEs?

Hi, I know it's a bit early.. but I'm starting GCSE maths in september and I was just wondering what the best maths textbooks/ revision books are? I'm really bad at maths, and I'm predicted to get an A/A*.

Is Kingston Uni good for a Maths degree?

I love maths and ive got a C grade in alevel maths and A in gcse maths. But i find other subjects boring, but i have a huge passion for maths. Isit worth getting a degree in maths at Kingston uni? I want to be a maths teacher, if i get a 2:1 or a 1st, can i still get a well paid job with a maths degree and become a secondary maths teacher...

Sixth form AS English Literature Retake!

Hey guys, I'm new to The Student Room and trying to get an idea on how this works, so please bare with me... anywho, I'm looking for advice, help, tips, motivation... anything really to help me get through this exam. In January I took my first AS exam, which happened to be English Literature, about The Picture of Dorian Gray and Yeats Iri...

How much maths does a Marketing degree involve?

I'm thinking of doing Marketing at Newcastle. The course looks great, and I'm sure I'd enjoy it. I was wondering however how much of Marketing is maths/economics? The description mentions some will be involved but not how much. I'm not great at maths, I got a B at GCSE but really didn't enjoy it, so if it's very maths-based I don't think...

Am I good enough for the LSE?

Hi, I'm aware that a number of these threads emerge quite frequently. But, I'd love to attend the LSE, above any University in the UK, not for the money, mainly because of the prestige and its alumni. I'd be apply for Economics and Politics for my other Unis, but for LSE as Econ is super competitive, I'd just apply for Government. Am I go...

PGCE application entry requirements

Ok so I need GCSEs in English, maths and Science. Would IGCSE, BTEC or OCR National Science count as GCSE? For A-level requirements would BTEC Level 3 count? Thanks for your help. Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place.

SQL / VBScript / Intelligent Algorithm to find sum combinations quickly

Am trying to list out all the possible sequential (continuous and forward direction only) sum combinations , within the same subject. Listing out the row_id and the number of rows involved in the sum. Sample : Input (Source Table :) DLID Subject Total 1 Science 70 2 Science 70 3 Science 70 4 Science 70 5 Maths 80 6 Maths 80 7 Engli...

Are my GCSEs good enough?

Probably a very common topic you're all sick of, but I just can't help myself and ask! I've been researching unis recently and was astonished to see that some required a grade B in english, my english GCSEs were my two worst grades (CC), so this had me rather worried, please enlighten me on what universities would think of my GCSEs and ho...

Will bad GCSE's hold me back?

Hello, I am currently studying an extended diploma in health and social care. I was just wondering whether my gcses will hold me back. I have 5 A-C's, A in English, and c in maths and science. Then I have a D and an E. Will this be a disadvantage for me? I'm thinking of applying at dmu, northumbria, bcu, edge hill and Nottingham for menta...

Does anyone agree in saying that ALPS should be of less influence at A-level?

So yet another depressing day for my academic route, apparently I'm not allowed to retake/remark/request my paper back due to my ALPS being at a C grade. If you don't know what ALPS is, it is basically a prediction/target based off your gcses and I believe your induction tests in sixth form. At GCSE the vast majority of grades I got were...

GCSEs and A-Levels to be a nurse or doctor?

Hey, I want to become a doctor or nurse. I am in year 11 and are picking a-level options My Current GCSE's Are: English (Working at C/B) (Pre:C) Maths (Working at C/B) (Pre: D) Science Double Award (Working at B/A) (Pre:B) BTEC Level 2 (Completed D*D*D*D*) RE (Working at C/B) (Pre:C) Psychology (Working at C/B) (Pre:C) Electronics (Workin...

Royal Air Force PRTC

Just a quick question which might have an obvious answer; I've got my prtc on the 19th March, as well as the fitness test I know there is level one literacy tests; if I have the relevant GCSEs in English and Maths will I still have to undertake these tests? Cheers Posted from TSR Mobile...

Secondary GCSE English - Exam board and retakes help

Just out of interest...say you get a C or a B in your GCSE English, but you would like to improve your grade, would you be able to retake the whole subject privately with the examination board you first sat with? Thank you! Posted from TSR Mobile...

GCSE maths retake

Hi all Basically I need some last minute help about retaking GCSE maths. I took my GCSE's last year- and im doing AS levels now. I got a C in maths (about 2 UMS of a B) which i thought wouldnt be a problem, but now ive been looking at more uni's, a lot of what I want to do needs a B. What do I do? Am i too late to retake? I called AQA ear...

Edexcel Further Maths A Level + Maths A2 in one year

Hi, I have chosen Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics for AS. Unfortunately, I was unable to choose Further Maths because I switched colleges and they had no spaces for FM by the time I joined. I am thinking in applying for either Computer Science or some sort of engineering course at Uni, and have realised that I'm most likely at some...

Just Been Offered A Place But.....

Sheffield Hallam have offered me place for Web Systems it is Conditional. I need 240 points but I have D's in my Maths & English, I am currently retaking them this year at college. On my conditional offer it doesn't say that I need to get my Maths & English it just says get to the 240 points. I'm really confused and need help with this. A...

Gcse retakes help!

Hi all, I retaked my gcse maths and in the summer of 2012 found out I got a grade C AGAIN! I wasn't far off a grade B. I took AQA Gcse Maths unit 3 in June 2012 however I want to retake the exam again in June 2013 hopeing to boost my overall grade to B. Is this possible as I really need Grade B in GCSE Maths ??...

LSE or Cass Business School?

Im thinking for Accounting and Finance at LSE or Economics and Accounting at Cass but wondering which one of them I stand a better chance of getting an offer? Also, which one is better/have better reputation? My GCSE are: A*A*AAAAAABB A2 Predicted Grades are: Maths (A), Chemistry (A), English Lit and Lang (A) AS Grades are: Maths(A), Chem...

Can I retake a GCSE during sixth form ?

Hello ! So I messed up my English GCSE exam and scored a D grade on it !! And I just realised that all universities want at least a B at English GCSE ! Am I allowed to retake my GCSE English during my sixth form ? If not , what should I do ? I will be doing the IELTS exam too as I am an international candidate ! Can this be a substitute f...