A and AS Level Results Almost Here!

[Bazza]

Well, it's almost that time for results. Who all is waiting on results tomorrow morning? What are your requirements and what are you doing next year?

I'm waiting on my A Level results. I need BCC but it's really hard to even get that when you do Biology, Chemistry and Physics. I want to go to Queens next year to do computer science. If I was to get BCC I'd say the B would be Biology, a C in Chemistry and C in Physics. I'm worried about Physics because I don't think I did a 'C' class job on my tests, I fear it may be a D or worse. It's a scary thought that these are the most important results I'll probably ever get and that the contents of an envelope in tomorrows post will determine the rest of my life! I really don't know what I'll do if I don't get in, it's all I want to do.

Anyone else as scared as I am?

[the_saint]

Originally Posted by Bazza

It's a scary thought that these are the most important results I'll probably ever get and that the contents of an envelope in tomorrows post will determine the rest of my life! I really don't know what I'll do if I don't get in, it's all I want to do.

To be honest, all you need your A-levels for is to get into Uni, once you're in your employers won't care about them so much - it all becomes what you do in Uni.

I got A,C,D in the same subjects as you, didn't stop me getting into a legal career and law firms are notorious for looking all the way back to A-levels and GCSE's. I wouldn't sweat it, even if you have to go through clearing (which i'm sure you won't) i know loads of people who did clearing and ended up in places they never thought they would like but absolutely had a blast and wouldn't have a changed a thing.

It's understandable you're nervous, but hopefully the above shows you that things usually sort themselves out, whatever happens.

[Bazza]

Cheers, that's what I'm worried about though, actually getting into Queens. I think they are quite strict with admissions and they do have a large amount of people to choose from. I just hope that there isn't too high a demand for the computer science course.

There really only are 3 universities in NI, Queens and the two University of Ulster campuses in Coleraine and Jordanstown. They all have a similar course to the one I want to do at Queens but the grades are the same for entry so I don't even think I'd get into any of them by clearing. I had offers from both but turned them down for Queens lol. If it does come to clearing I hope they don't hold a grudge.

[Astrates]

I am awaiting AS results but need ABB to do a Chemistry Course and Newcastle/Sheffield Uni. Can use Partners scheme and get in Newcastle with BCC though. Studying Maths, Chemistry and History and just dropped Physics.

[Bazza]

Originally Posted by Astrates

just dropped Physics.

You won't regret that lol. Physics gets unbelievably complicated in U6. Hope you get into your course though. I couldn't possibly do Chemistry for another year, it gives me shivers now!

[Simon]

Good luck guys i remember the feeling this time last year, cant remember what i needed but i got ABC. Sure your be ok, was kinda worried about my first year at uni (only needed to pass all modules). But i got 3 A's, 3 B's and a C+, next years gonna be a bugger so make sure you enkoy ur first uni year!

[Bazza]

The course I want is 5 years with a placement in the 3rd year. What's the average time you spend in lectures per day?

[Praj07]

the amount of time you spend in lectures a day depends on your course. if you're doing computer science then i'd guess you'd have about an hour or two of lectures a day and about 6-10 hours a week spread out in classes doing practical work. you're gonna love your first year of uni! it's been by far the best year of my life!! i've just finished second year at sheffield uni, even though i got ABC for my A-levels you wouldn't be able to tell with the grades that i've been getting at uni! absolutely terrible!!

Good luck for tomorrow though!! you might wanna rent some movies out or something to get you through tonight's sleepless night!

[Bazza]

There was me thinking I will go for an early night after Match of the Day. I wanted to get up at 6am tomorrow because Edexcel publish results from that time so I could get my Chemistry marks.

Thanks everyone for the help.

[Praj07]

yeh if you can sleep then definately go for an early night!! i remember the night before my A level results came out I couldn't sleep at all, infact I couldn't even sit still! I remember on results day at 9am UCAS published whether or not we got into uni on their website and we were all trying to log in and find out whether or not we got in!

[Bazza]

There's so much choice tomorrow I don't know exactly how I want to find results and things out. I will prob get my Chemistry from the Edexcel website. But then I have to get my other results by phone as I'm not at my house this week. I'm even considering driving home to check them myself. Then theirs checking to see if I got a place at uni, I may get curious and check that before I've heard all my results and spoil everything lol.

[Astrates]

The course I am looking at is a 4 year course with MChem at the end and 3rd year is at US University(Whilst there I intend to spend some holiday time doing Work Exp at a company)

[Astrates]

PS DAMN Bazza! you have got alot

[Bazza]

While your in America you could complete some of their freebie sites too.

[Bazza]

Well I'm off to bed now, hopefully to get some sleep. Hope everyone gets what they need tomorrow.

[ravness]

goood luck all you people getting your resutls tomorrow!

i remember this same time last year with a2 results - i was given a high offer which added to the pressure plus i thought i messed up in the exams neways - but it turned out okay and i got AAB

neways well done 2 every1 im sure u will all get the grades u need/deserve etc. and even if u fall slightly short the uni will probably take u anyhow and it wont be the end of the world

all the best!

[Steve-UK]

11 mins of battery left argh. dunno what my results are yet, in cornwall atm. checked ucas tracking though and I have been accepted by Bristol UWE ^_^ so they can't be too bad... doubt I got the 240 points required though lol. Hope everyone else has done well! don't have time to read up no battery left and I'm on the free wifi in a pub lol

[mozfadz]

Just got mine an hour ago, I was predicted BCD and I got A A C

Wooo hoooo

[owenroberts]

Congrats to both of you

[Praj07]

ye congrats guys! prepare to enjoy uni life!