GCSE Resits - How does it affect Uni Application?

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ilovemydogandmrobama2 · 19/01/2023 14:10

DD1 (Y12) is doing Physics, Maths and French A levels.

However didn't do as expected in English Language (4), so did a re sit in October 2022, and got an 8. Yes, I know massive jump

What will she need to put on her UCAs application - the re sit mark or her first attempt mark, or both?

TIA

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catndogslife · 19/01/2023 14:14

BOTH results will need to go on her UCAS form.

Postapocalypticcowgirl · 19/01/2023 18:56

Even if she didn't have to put both on her UCAS application, the uni would know it was a resit as they would be able to work this out from dates.

However, an achieved grade 8 is worth a lot- it's unlikely to be a problem.

If there were any extenuating circumstances that led to the resit, the referee should talk about them in the reference.

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ilovemydogandmrobama2 · 19/01/2023 19:13

Postapocalypticcowgirl · 19/01/2023 18:56

Even if she didn't have to put both on her UCAS application, the uni would know it was a resit as they would be able to work this out from dates.

However, an achieved grade 8 is worth a lot- it's unlikely to be a problem.

If there were any extenuating circumstances that led to the resit, the referee should talk about them in the reference.

Oh good point about the dates - I'm American and DD1 is the oldest so not sure how the system works.

Not really any extenuating circumstances, just a really unexpected mark....

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