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U at AS - worthwhile continuing?

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noitsnotteattimeyet · 18/08/2017 16:09

Ds has just got his AS results - E, E and U in maths (the Es were in computing and psychology). These were much worse than predicted and he needs to work out what to do now.

His school only requires two Es to progress into Y13 so technically he's cleared that hurdle, however maths is obviously v dodgy ... and we're not sure if he'll be allowed to take it to A2 now, even if he manages to retake the AS.

Is it possible to turn around results like this into something usable? He wants to go into computer programming at the moment. He's had problems settling into Y12 - he has ASD and dyspraxia - so I'm not keen on him retaking Y12 completely

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TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 18/08/2017 16:23

Also, what route does he want to take into computer programming? Does he want to do a degree? It would be worth researching the degrees available and their entry requirements.

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 18/08/2017 16:17

What do his school say? Maths is notoriously tricky as an A Level so not sure how easy it will be to turn that around. Also is it just that he didn't work - in which case it could be the wake up call he needs - or is it just academically too hard now - which might require a more major rethink?

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