Qualifications help!

Question

Basically, I moved to England at the age of 14 (May 2002) turned on 15 (Aug 2002) and I was unable to get into a school till November and the students had completed their coursework. I was given the opportunity to complete all the coursework and also to take the Yr 10 Science module exam. Basically, I failed most of the exam due to the fact that I was new to the England (new to the system) and nobody helped me, didn't even use any revision guide to revise for GCSEs.

To cut the story short, I came out with 2GCSEs - Maths and R.E. I retook my English in college and I got a C and I completed an intermediate in Childcare with a distinction grade and completed Diploma in Childcare, which was equivalent to 3 A levels and I passed.

Now I'm going into my third year of BA Early Childhod Studies and to gain admission for Postgraduate course, i will need GCSE Biology, I'm awaiting for the result as i took it during my 2nd year at uni at a local college. I know that I will pass it as I gave it my all. The question is' I'm hoping to take more Gcse, such as Psychology, Sociology, during my third year at a local college inorder to have at least 5 C's. I feel really dumb with few GCSE's

Should I or Should I not take more GCSE'S?

Answer 1

I've realised that most places only look at A-levels now and don't mind about GCSE's. But it might be a good idea to have the 5 GCSE's for back up incase you do need them in the future. Good luck with whatever you choose to do

Answer 2

Take them for your own interest if you like, but you don't need them for a career, no one over the age of 30 cares.

Answer 3

If all your need for for Postgraduate course is the biology, then why should you take more GCSE's?

I think now you are doing a BA, GCSE's really don't matter. Employers will look at how hard you have obviously worked to get how far you've got, it shows alot of determination.