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retake english gcse or not for poss vet course application?

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robin64 · 29/11/2017 11:51

DS got a 6 for english language but rest of GCSEs were higher grades. He is in 6th form but thinking of vet course for uni. Should he retake the eng lang gcse. School says it probably wont matter if A levels are good but what do people think? Have to book it before Friday.

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robin64 · 29/11/2017 12:03

He has got 11 A* or A (or number equiv) plus this 6 for eng language which seemed to be due to one paper.

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robin64 · 29/11/2017 12:01

Thanks - a 6 is supposed to be a B equivalent but sounds lower somehow as 9 is the A** and 8/7 an A. I think we better go for it, if they don't want retakes then they wouldn't like the 6 so I guess it might be worth it.

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DubaiismyBlackpool · 29/11/2017 11:56

Meant to say, on the application forms 2 years ago, they said B and above for GCSEs.

DubaiismyBlackpool · 29/11/2017 11:55

If it’s less than a B retake.

My DD desperately wanted to be a vet but only gained a C in English lit at IGCE. Everything else, including English language, was an A.
It’s hugely competitive and I’m not even sure a re take would be accepted, sorry.

Marine Zoology is a good alternative and only 3 years of study at Newcastle.

Good luck to you and your DD.

RoganJosh · 29/11/2017 11:52

So many jobs require maths and English GCSEs as a minimum that I’d say just do it.

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