A level Predicted grades disappointing...

[KittenKong]

Any insights into how this plays out?

DS was hoping for some upgrades but the teachers have said no (he was trying for so hard too, poor kid).

Does anyone know how this works in the real world - will his applications be considered? Is he likely to get any offers? What if the exams are cancelled again?

Arghhhh

@thing47

Applied science degrees do require attendance/concentration whilst various concepts/topics are being explained, it's much harder to pick things up by asking for someone else's notes to copy and read through

Very true, although all the lectures seem to be recorded these days so those aren't really the issue as they can be watched and annotated at leisure, it's the practical lab sessions which really do require attendance.

Interestingly DD did not get a first, probably having too much fun. But she has since made up for it by getting the equivalent of a first in her Masters. That was taken at a different university, in a different city and was extremely tough, so a lot more attention was paid to studying and rather less to partying

Depressingly @thing47 my Uni days pre-date the internet/ being able to download a recorded lecture.

Our lab sessions were thankfully in the afternoons so even the oversleepers had had enough time to get themselves out of bed and down to the relevant Uni site by p.m.

The students who attended almost everything and took the best notes rarely had to buy a drink as they were generally always owed one by at least one other person.

@keysonthetable
I think in MN world having a hangover isn’t likely. DC appear to shun parties, alcohol and clubs. They like a nice home cooked meal and a hot chocolate before they go to bed having worked all day! The party goers are seen as lesser beings these days! In real life it’s more as you describe with the black coffee!