Your GCSEs are an important part of the university application process, but they aren’t quite as important as your more recent study e.g. your A levels or BTECs.
Do universities look at all GCSE results?
Many universities will look at your GCSE grades when deciding whether to offer you a place on their course. They used to look at AS level grades but most students do not do this qualification any more so they are paying more attention to GCSEs.
Do universities only look at top 8 GCSEs?
The majority of Universities look at your top 8 GCSEs – with the caveat that these include Maths, English x 2 and Science x 3, especially for something like Medicine.
Is a Grade 7 in GCSE good?
A grade 7 is fantastic. That’s like an A. If your getting a grade 7 right now then you’ll be fine in your exams in May/June. Just keep revising and doing practice papers/ questions on topics you are struggling in.
Is a grade 2 in GCSE A fail?
What is a Fail in GCSE? Anything below a 4 is a fail under the UK grading system, with U standing for ‘ungraded’, which was the same in the previous system.
Can you go to uni if you fail GCSE?
Consider a Foundation Degree
Another option open to you if you want to go to university, but don’t have any GCSEs, is to look into foundation degrees. A foundation degree is a course offered by universities which will typically last 2 years, with the option to do another year for the full honours degree.
How much do GCSEs matter for university?
GCSEs could be used to assess eligibility for a uni course
Regardless of the subject you want to study, the majority of university courses look for at least a grade 4 or 5 in English, maths and perhaps science.
Can I get into uni with 5 GCSEs?
Higher and further education
Most colleges like you to take a minimum of five GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, while sixth forms have slightly higher entry requirements, looking for at least six GCSE examination results achieving at least a grade 4 (C).
Is 8 an A * in GCSE?
three number grades – 9, 8 and 7 – correspond to the two previous top grades of A* and A.
What GCSEs do universities prefer?
English and maths (sometimes science) are the GCSEs that universities are most likely to be interested in – and you don’t get the option of dropping these. So whatever GCSEs you choose, you’ll still have a broad range of unis to make up your mind over (if you get the grades, that is).
What grades should a Year 10 be getting?
Students in Year 10, in most subjects, are now working towards Grade 9 – 1.
What grade should YEAR 8 be getting?
At the end of Year 8, a pupil of average ability should achieve Grade ‘3b’. A pupil achieving a Grade ‘3b’ is on course for a Grade ‘5’ at the end of their GCSE.
Do GCSE grades matter?
Your GCSEs are an important part of the university application process, but they aren’t quite as important as your more recent study e.g. your A levels or BTECs. All courses at UCL require GCSE passes in English Language and Maths at grade 5 or higher, and some courses may ask for higher grades in these subjects.
Is a 3 Still a pass in GCSE?
For a ‘standard pass’, equivalent to the old C grade, students will need to achieve a 4 grade, while a 5 will constitute a ‘strong pass’. Overall grades 4,5 and 6 will be equivalent to grades B and C in the old grading system.
What GCSE grade is 70 %?
So 70 would be a Grade 6, but 69 would be a Grade 5. The GCSE grade boundaries are now only being released to students on results day, whereas previously they were published in advance.
Is an E in GCSE a pass?
Officially, the Government states that to pass a GCSE exam, a grade 4 or above is required and to pass at A-Level, students must gain an E grade or above. However, a solid or ‘high’ pass is closer to a 5 or D/E borderline.
What happens if you do badly in GCSEs?
Most schools and colleges allow GCSE students to resit failed examinations. You can resit English and Maths exams in November and examinations in other subjects are then taken in the following June. You will need to double check the examination schedule with your school.
What if I fail all my GCSEs?
Most colleges will accept you – no matter what your GCSE grades are. However, the course they offer will have conditions. For example, if you have failed either GCSE Maths or GCSE English Language, the college will most likely make you retake those GCSEs again alongside your actual college course.
Do universities care if you retake GCSEs?
Anyone can retake their GCSEs and A-levels regardless of when you took them and what grade you received. It’s your choice, and bear in mind retaking a subject will not affect your university application or how sixth form colleges see you as a student.
Is a 1 good in GCSE?
The reformed GCSE qualifications will be awarded on a grade scale of 9 (the highest grade) to 1 (the lowest). This new scale will be aligned to key grades on the current A* to G scale. broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 1 and above as currently achieve a grade G and above.
How many GCSEs are too many?
16 GCSEs is hard for any student, even if they are in the top band. 16 GCSEs will majorly strain your brain, and you’re unlikely to succeed in any of your endeavours if you try this.