For a range of complex factors and circumstances DS has 2 A levels and an AS, not great. He plans to retake his A levels, to get a set of full 3 A levels and improve his grades. However, he also wants to move on. So, he has applied through clearing, and got a place in a foundation year at a uni ranking in the 50 overall and in the 40 for his subject. Ideally he would have wanted to go to higher ranking universities, like Exeter, Southampton, Loughborough, Surrey, Sussex which are in the top 20 for his subject.
He is excited, but also anxious a bit. Hesitant. He looks at me for some advice.
I am worried that without full 3 A levels with good grades his options would be limited and employment prospects not so bright. If he does well in foundation year, he might not be able to transfer to a higher ranking uni due to A levels. He might not be able to get into Masters degree, which he would like to do. How would employers look at his poor A levels?
If he wouldn't do well in the foundation year, he wouldn't even have good A levels to fall back to and it would be even more difficult to come back to them later in life.
On the other hand, if his motivation to repeat A levels wavers, (and for a range of other complex factors), he might not improve his grades after 1 more year. Now at least he is excited and motivated for the foundation year..
I am agonising over what is the right thing to do and how to 'test' whether it is the right time for DS to go to university.
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cakesandtea · 26/08/2018 00:26
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