Failed GCSE but want to do A-levels to go Uni!!?

Question

what to do?

im not doing gcse's again! i got 2 B's but the 3 others were D's

is there a diploma i can do or something equivalent to A-levels.. without re doing my gcse's?

Answer 1

you can go to college and do the course again. did yu only do 5 exams most schools have about 9 or 10 at least

Answer 2

I only achieved 2 GCSE grades of C and above.... I then went onto a GNVQ course which is run for many different subjects, this entitled me to enter a national diploma, then a foundation degree, and finally a BA.

GCSE's are not an important qualification, they are just an entry qualification, I only had to do one year of GNVQ which was at college! and i was allowed onto a national diploma course that requires 3 C's and above, so im sure it is possible, go to you local education guidance councellor!

Answer 3

with an access course, you'd have to be 19 or over to be able to enrol on the course.

you say you have 2 Bs and 3 Ds right? so your best bet is like either a level 2 or level 1 vocational course, the level 1 foundation course is a BTEC intro. diploma, for those who achieve GCSEs grades D-G, whilst the intermediate level 2, you will need GCSEs grades A-C.  

if you want to, take a break from studying by working for 3 years, as you're 16 and when you reach 19, you can then apply to do an access course.

Answer 4

why dont you try searching for al the courses available at tyour college? They should tell you entry requirments.

Quick question tho. Exams tend to get harder and more complex as you get further on in education - if your not prepared to re-sit the exams you failed how do you expect to do well in your A-Levels/Uni

let me put it another way you cant expect to get a promotion at work just because you want one - "oh sorry boss I didn't do the work but can I still have my promotion please?" - no hunni it doesn't work like that!

My advise would be check out what courses the colleges do in your area, find out what the entry requirments are and then if you find a course you want to do but dont have the entry requirments - give the college a call and ask their advise. You will have to do alot of convincing tho - show them that you REALLY want it!!! and its not just something to do.

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Answer 5

You can probably still get into college but will have to do a foundation course (GCSE level) before going onto the course you want.

Ring up colleges for more information. They will be able to advise you more.

Answer 6

You normally need 6 Cs and above to enter sixth form...Ask the school about resits...

Answer 7

You should apply for an ND course, equiv. to 3 A levels. However, it will depend on what subjects you passed - phone a local FE college or better still go down in person. Speak to someone from the area you wish to study in (not an admissions officer) and explain how you have achieved below your potential and how hard you are prepared to work to sort out the mess. Officially you need 4 C's to get on most ND's, but the course tutor has discretion. Give it a go, it worked for me!

Answer 8

Speak to the college and see what they can do for you. They might let you start your AS Levels, if you agree to resit the GCSE exam at the same time. Or they may be able to suggest a vocational course. However A-Levels are really the best route to give you choices of universities, unless you know exactly which profession you'd like to go into at the end of it. I always think that A-Levels stand you in good stead. You weren't far off the grades you needed to get into A-Levels, so I would be very very suprised if they made you resit GCSE's for an entire year. You're not the first person this has happened to and you sure as h**l won't be the last!!

Answer 9

Depends on what you want to do really.

Oxford home learning is good for things like that,

Would avoid ICS tho.

Also possibilities to get sponsorship etc..

Can do Foundation courses and alot of unis will accept you if you get experience in the specific area you want to work.

I was in the same sitiuation as you and now im at UNI!  

Answer 10

When you are about 20 you can do a Access to Higher Education course at the local college and that will get you into Uni.  Then you can bypass GCSEs and A-Levels.  Unless things have changed in the past 8 years since I did one.  (I did well in GCSEs but faffed up my A-Levels).

Answer 11

Contact your local college about an access course.

These courses provide entry to university for those who lack the formal qualifications for the traditional route.

Access courses are available at level 2 or 3. Level 2 is the equivalent of a GCSE at grades A-C. Students joining these programmes usually want to gain confidence, improve skills or acquire basic qualifications in English, maths and IT (Information Technology). Level 3 is the equivalent of an A-level. Students joining this programme usually wish to enter Higher Education. The programme is recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and therefore by all UK universities as a standard entry qualification.

They usually have no entry requirements and are recognised nationally, and each level takes a year to complete.

The only thing that might affect you is age. Some places may have an age limit on the courses, but you could get some work experience to help you get a better understanding of what you want to acheive.