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Dd getting Bs and Cs in A level essays and freaking out!

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Trewser · 04/11/2019 10:02

English Lit A level. She's just got a C in her most recent essay and is a mess! She suffers from anxiety anyway but it's ramping up. She's year 12 and wants an A, not sure if thats achievable, haven't had much feedback yet. She got a 9 at gcse and a 7 for lang. I've told her to talk to her teacher about it, but is it normal to get so upset, and surely the odd C is fine? The school usually gets excellent Lit results, lowest was a B last year.

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Babybluesornormal · 04/11/2019 10:12

Have you spoke to to school or GP about it?

Trewser · 04/11/2019 10:09

I'm trying. We live quite rurally and counsellors that specialise in teens and anxiety are few and far between.

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Babybluesornormal · 04/11/2019 10:09

I second help for the anxiety.

She needs to speak to her teachers. She has two years to focus her skills and it’s rare for anyone not to improve.

Butterymuffin · 04/11/2019 10:07

That level of anxiety needs addressing, regardless of what she is or isn't intellectually capable of - and it seems way too early to tell. Get her help for the anxiety.

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