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9 GCSE'S grade C, no A level place

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FrancesNiadova · 22/08/2014 16:02

My DS has got 9 GCSE grade C' s including maths, Eng. Lang, physics, biology & chemistry. He's 2 marks off a B in 1 subject so we're having it re-marked.
He's been told that he can't do A levels & will have to do a year's re-sits. I don't remember it being like this when I did my A's, or my degree, grade C counted as a good, "O," level pass!
Is anyone else experiencing similar barriers being put in their way?

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ChillySundays · 22/08/2014 16:08

Think it is quite common nowadays. BTECs are happy with 5 A-C incl maths and English language.

OddBoots · 22/08/2014 16:05

It wasn't like that in my day either but then I don't think those who got a C (myself included) did very well with the transition to A Level so I can understand why most places want a B as a minimum.

What will he do for the resits, all his subjects or just the ones he wants to do for A Level?