How important are GCSE grades when applying?

I noticed that unis in the UK tend to be quite heavy on their GCSE requirements for entry into medicine. I was considering doing a bachelor of biomedicine before then specialising in medicine in Australia, but was just wondering how much importance is placed on GCSE grades there- is the focus more on A/AS level results? The reason I ask i...

How do my grades equate? (Scottish)

Hey there, I'm considering applying to Oxford next year, but as I have recently got my Standard Grade (GCSE equiv) results, I'm not sure I have a chance. I got eight 1s, which is seen as good up here but how does that look to Oxford? I had a look at the stalking page for Ox applicants and the only Scottish candidates had nine 1s. Not to m...

Predicted GCSE Grades and Medicine

Hi there everyone, I am currently in year 10. I would just like to know whether I would be considered in the medical field with the following GCSE grades: Maths: B English Language:B English Literature: A Science: B Re: B French:B Geography: B Psychology: B History: B ICT: B Media Studies: A Please take into consideration that these are o...

Purpose of lower GCSE grades

Anyone else feel that the lower grades of GCSE are rather pointless, just a way to ensure that virtually no-one officially fails. In the American system a D is the only official pass grade below the average of a C and if you fail to get that, tough ****. With all GCSE grades below a C generally considered worthless anyway, might it make m...

do you have to put all grades on your cv?

I'm just writing my CV now, but I didn't get great grades at A-level (CCD) and AS level (C). I got good grades at GCSE (all A*-B), a 2.1 in my degree and am currently studying for my masters. I'm just wondering if it would look worse if I left my A level grades off because they would assume to worst? What would be best, I don't want my ba...

Will LSE discriminate against me for mediocre GCSE grades?

Recently I've taken an interest in possibly doing Law at LSE but in researching it I've found that, according to others in a similar circumstances, that they pay attention to GCSE results. Unfortunately, my predicted grades can be described as mediocre at best. At the start I was predicted all As and A*s but due to some issues (depression...

Do I need to put my module grades on UCAS?

Hi, Basically I'm wondering whether I should put up my module grades on UCAS. I'm applying to Oxford, Imperial, UCL, Warwick and Bristol which of these unis like to see module grades or use them to distinguish between candidates? Applying for maths so I'll happily put maths/ further maths up because they were good and consistent. However...

What should I do for GCSE?

Hey guys I'm new here and I wanted to ask, what should I do? Well I do have two option that I wanted to do which are History and French/Urdu but what I really wanted to do was Triple Science, I hope one day of becoming a doctor and I've been doing my research and it turns out that I'm going to be needing Triple Science and good Maths grad...

My GCSE prediction grades?

Hey so I'm 14 and in year 9. I'm a little stuck when trying to predict my GCSE grades for year 10 and 11. I guess I could say I'm an average student, I don't know.. anyway, here are my national curriculum levels and the subjects: English: 5A (predicted a C or B) Maths: 5C (when I was looking at the foundation paper I thought that it was e...

IGCSE grades and Oxbridge

Hi guys! Just wondering, on Cambridge's website it states that: Because the University of Cambridge is a highly selective institution, incorrect assumptions are sometimes made about our GCSE and AS/A Level entrance requirements . If you’re considering applying to the University and would like some further detail about our requirements, re...

Birmingham university requirements????????

I'm considering applying to bham with 4A*6As2B after attending a grammar school. Predicted AS grades = AAAAAA in bio/chem/maths/psychology/english lit/generalstudies and I hope to get A*A*A* as my predicted grades if which two will be for bio and chem (not sure about the third A-level I am taking). Is it worth applying, have people gotten...

Predicted Grades

so, i just got my report card back with my predicted grades on it (year 12), and im predicted BBC, which im not entirely happy with. My standard of work is more like high B's-A's, so im wondering, is it even possible for me to get A's in the summer if I'm predicted C's, or is that is just too optimistic? and what do predicted grades go of...

Accounting and finance GCSE maths B

I want to do A&F at uni and have a decent set of GCSE results, 1 A* 5 As 4 Bs, and and predicted AAA for next year, but one of my Bs at GCSE is in maths... I want to appy to Durham, Newcastle, Leeds and Exeter but they require A in maths. I was going to email them and ask if it's worth applying and get the A in maths GCSE part of a condit...

Acceptance to Cambridge/LSE with OK GCSE/AS grades?

Hi guys, So I was wondering whether I have a good shot at being accepted to Cambridge/LSE with my GCSE and current AS Level grades (I only have my January 2013 results). GCSE: Mathematics A* English Language A* Core Science A* Additional Science A* Sociology A* English Literature A History A Statistics A ICT B AS Level: Mathematics (C1):...

Are my predicted grades good enough for medicine?

are these gcse grades good enough for medicine Biology-A* Chemistry-A Physics-B RE-A* PE-B Health and social care-AA (2 GCSE's for this subject) English literature-A English language-A History-A* Maths-A German-B (i completed this GCSE in year 9 i was in fast track german) 3A* 6A 3B I plan on taking these subjects for A-Levels, I hope to...

Will my grades get me into a good university such as Oxbridge?

Hi, I'm a GCSE student, and I was wondering that if what I get in my GCSE's would matter if I could get into a good university? For example, I like Oxbridge or the university of London, and in my GCSE's, I've predicted I would get; 5 A*'s, 1 A and 5 B's OR 4 A*'s, 1 A and 6 B's. The 2 A*'s would come from a Double Business BTEC course I a...

Failed my january exams oh my god help

so I really underestimated the gap between year 11 and sixth form. I got mainly a's and b's at GCSE and I am currently doing law,politics,history and eng lit A levels.When I took my Jan exams earlier this year, I was so stressed out and just messed up all my revision, I have got my grades today and I have done SO badly. I'm so ashamed of...

Do GCSEs matter?!

Hi, I'm in Year 12 and last summer I got my GCSE results. They were pretty average since I didn't revise (3A* 6A 1B). However, for my AS levels I've been working really hard and I reckon I can get 4A's. I want to do medicine but I'm afraid Universities may reject me because of my GCSE grades despite everything else. Do they matter?...

How much emphasis does KCL and UCL place on GCSE grades?

Basically, I have top A level grades and 'meh' GCSEs. Are they like Durham in the sense of GCSEs, or don't they care? Thanks. Posted from TSR Mobile...

In GCSE Core Science, can you get two grades?

Hi, I would like to know if you can get two science grades in core science. Say if I got a B in core science and I did additanal science in year 11 would I get two grades. I am not doing BTEC. (so if I did core and additional science would I get two grades). Thanks to who contributes :).

GCSE Preparation for Working Life

I know this that this GCSE isn't really worth much but could any of you give me A/A* grade examples for the coursework part. I think it consists of your cv, applying to a job, organisation...

Resit - put in grades on UCAS?

Ok, so after a pretty awful summer my A2 grades weren't at all what I was predicted. I therefore decided to retake. As I am retaking do I need to put in the grades I achieved this summer, or can I just leave it at my AS grades and predicted grades?...

Failing to get the grades for your university offer, but applying for a re-mark?

Hypothetically (although this is unlikely to happen), a person fails to meet the grades for both their firm and insurance choices (by one grade alone). This person then applies for a re-mark and obtains the grades required for their insurance choice. Would they still be able to attend their insurance choice? Or would the student be left t...

Just spoken to UCAS re declaring AS grades or not

Have just spoken to UCAS re declaring of AS grades or not. My son's school have not I believe cashed in any of his AS modules and the proof of that is the lack of certificate from the governing body - even for a U. UCAS state you do not have to declare AS grades on your form unless they have been cashed in. The lady said in the case of my...

Sixth form Minimum GCSE Grade needed to do well at A Level

Hi, in my school there are some Year 11's who feel that they really want to do A Kevel Maths next year. They work hard and I am in no doubt they they can do well if they put their minds to it at A Level. The only issue is, one is working at a B Grade at GCSE ant the other a C, meaning that their knowledge of trig/simultaneous equations et...

Why mechanical engineering?

I am applying to do engineering and am unsure of what field of engineering to apply for. I have noticed on TSR and from application statistics that a lot of people are applying for mechanical engineering. Why is it more popular than other engineering feilds? I was wondering from any current mechanical engineering students or anyone applyi...

Additional Maths GCSE/FSMQ?

Hi there:) I was wondering whether there was a large difference between the Additional Maths FSMQ and GCSE? I'm planning on applying to do one of these whilst independently studying for it. Also, are there any actual textbooks for Additional Maths or is it just a mix of books put together? Like the GCSE maths textbooks and then just C1 an...

GCSEs needed for a Russel Group University?

So there's tonnes of threads all about what grades you need for Oxbridge, but none really for any other Russel Group Universities. So I was wondering, what grades at GCSE do most candidates for universities such as Bristol, Exeter, Durham etc. have? Would really appreciate any responses.

Do you have to disclose all your grades when applying to university?

Hi guys My question is about disclosing grades. For example, if I get all As for my AS except for one C but predictions for A2 are all As, even for the C subject. Do I have to disclose the C grade? Or can I hide the grade in some way? Anybody did something like that? How universities view this considering predictions are cool? Thank you...

English at York.

I am looking to apply for English at York next year. However, I noticed they want a B in a modern foreign language at GCSE as one of their entry requirements. How important is this in relation to getting an offer? Can anyone who has been offered a place on the English course tell me whether or not they met this entry requirement ?...

Applying to Uni - Need Help!!

Hello. I have a few questions, that if anyone can answer I would be very Grateful! Abit of a read, but i need to get it clear. So I have lived on my own since I was 16 (now 23) and with my partner for the last 5 years. When applying for student loans/grants will this mean anything? I am willing to work part time for money, but I need to k...

I have 4 'real' gcse's, HELP ME PLEASE

Ive applied to do nursing at uni and I have an interview at London South Bank in April. On the requirements it says 260 UCAS points and 5 gcse's/equivalent (grade c) The A levels arent a problem, just the gcse's. I have a NCFE level 2 pass in Graphic Design National Certificate level 2 at Merit In ICT I have English lit and lang at grades...

Law applicants. what are your predicted grades and subjects?

I was wondering where you're applying and what your predicted grades +subjects are? I am in year 12 studying Law, English Lit, Geography and Philosophy and Ethics. Predicted A's for AS Thinking of dropping Law because it's not considered by some universities...

Worth applying IOE?

Hi guys, gosh it's been forever since I've been on this forum! I'm applying for my PGCE now and I know it's late! I have reasons and well, from what I can see on GTTR places are still available for maths. I'm finishing off uni so don't have time to do more experience. My question is, do you think it's worth me applying to IOE. Currently h...

GCSE equivalent

Basically, I didn't do GCSEs, however I did do , the equivalent I did is much much harder than GCSEs so the grades don't look as good. So I was wondering when I apply to uni and put down the grades I achieved will they play a big role in whether or not I will be accepted. My A levels are going pretty good at the moment and I think I'm cap...

ONLY those who got lower than their predicted grades - do you feel gutted?

I got half of my predicted grades. I was predicted A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*AA but ended up getting A*A*A*A*AAAAAA. I was a bit gutted before because I think I was fairly capable of achieving my predicted grades but I don't know what happened - guess I mucked up a few exams/coursework? What were your predicted grades and actual results? Do you thi...

A Level Grades

Hi, I got ADD in my A Levels, I am not sure if these grades are good enough to go to university. I am thinking of retaking one of the D grades, but the highest I would probably get is a C. So overall my grades would be ACD. Is it worth retaking? Are my grades good enough to go to a decent university? Any answers are much appreciated! Than...

GCSE Chemistry and Biology not in offer

So basically I'm sitting iGCSE biology and chemistry this year, I said this clearly on my application. This course requires GCSE chemistry, so since it hasn't been mentioned in my offer, below, do I still need the GCSE? Ps, I already have GCSE Maths and English. Quote: Dear Mr X Congratulations; University of Ulster has asked us to tell...

Are BTEC's worth 2 GCSE's?

For College I need 4 GCSE's. I'm doing 2 BTEC's - Science is 2 GCSE, Health and Social is 4 (but with the amount of work I've done it'll be only 2) So are these actually 2 GCSE's that will be okay for my 4 GCSE requirement?...

Training Contract Advice

Can anybody give me some advice.... Currently I am in my last year of college and have received an offer to study law at Cardiff next year. However I will be going to university with 2 A - Levels (predicted A* and A) with two AS's and Welsh Bacc, and I have 10 GCSE's A-C grades What are the chances of me getting a training contract with t...