3 CSEs - any good?

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CheckTrousersBlanco · 29/05/2025 18:17

I was born in 1969 - hence I didn’t do GCSEs. I did all CSEs - no O Levels.

My mum said I did better than my brother a year younger who got no qualifications at all.

So mumsnetters - be honest - do you see 3 CSEs as good ?

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CheckTrousersBlanco · 29/05/2025 18:27

Whattodo1610 · 29/05/2025 18:23

Why are wondering now after all these years?

Ahem…. I still think of myself as very youthful ……..

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BoredZelda · 29/05/2025 18:26

I think it entirely depends on the person. For someone who struggled academically and hated school, it’s a good achievement. For someone who had the potential to be an A* student but who flaked out and didn’t bother, it isn’t any good.

The relevant thing is, did you do the best you could under the circumstances at the time?

The important thing is, did it hold you back or have you made a life for yourself which you’re happy with?

titchy · 29/05/2025 18:25

Better than your brother - yes. Good - no given that most kids would have done 8 or more subjects.

Does it matter though given it was 40 years ago?

Whattodo1610 · 29/05/2025 18:23

Why are wondering now after all these years?

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CheckTrousersBlanco · 29/05/2025 18:22

FloweryCactus · 29/05/2025 18:20

No, but at least it's something. it's probably the equivalent of having your English and Maths at grade 4 or whatever it is that they have to get nowadays.

Thanks I’ve not got a clue over current grading systems

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FloweryCactus · 29/05/2025 18:20

No, but at least it's something. it's probably the equivalent of having your English and Maths at grade 4 or whatever it is that they have to get nowadays.

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CheckTrousersBlanco · 29/05/2025 18:20

FYI I won’t be offended if you say it isn’t!!

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