- Jan 3, 2012
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Good luck.
yes it does matter……. But if you don’t get what you need, or it’s a disaster, it’s not the end of the world. You could find something better/more suitable to do with your life
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A Level Results Day
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yes it does matter……. But if you don’t get what you need, or it’s a disaster, it’s not the end of the world. You could find something better/more suitable to do with your life
BrightonCottager
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Degree apprenticeships are an excellent deal for the students (sorry, apprentices) and employers. You get training on the job as well as the theoretical stuff at the University. My daughter's bestie has got a place on one and it sounds a great deal. For the University, it's an administrative nightmare!
I'm interested why you think University is a scam.
It only matters if you want it to matter.
METALMICKY
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- Jan 30, 2004
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Well spotted. The press coverage every year is tiresome. Where were they when we were doing our 11 plus?If results have improved since last year, we'll be told that the Exams are too easy, and Grade As are showered on kids like confetti.
If results are worse than last year, we'll be told that the schools are letting our children down and that teachers should be sacked
Thank you - but this was a post from 2014
Fignon's Ponytail
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My lad has got a D*DM in Sport & Sports Science (BTEC), which has got him a place at Brighton Uni to study Sports & Exercise Science.
Hes deferred for a year though, and is off to Australia in 5 weeks time to play cricket in the NSW leagues for 6 months. Really pleased for him.
Hes deferred for a year though, and is off to Australia in 5 weeks time to play cricket in the NSW leagues for 6 months. Really pleased for him.
METALMICKY
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- Jan 30, 2004
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But still relevant today.Thank you - but this was a post from 2014
POSKETT AT THE VALLEY
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That has reminded me to put my bins out.
Could you get my daughter in please? She's an STH and can name all our players, including those who don't play. Annoyingly that didn't come up in the exams.
Vaughan Storm
Active member
Got Distinction* B and C. Which is understandable what I would've hoped for and I also find out I don't think I got the jobs I applied for either. Shit day
Sorry to hear that re the job, it seems really tough at there at the moment for this age bracket. I think those are great results though, you should be pleased!
Cheshire Cat
The most curious thing..
The class of 2024 aced maths. Take an A-level challenge to see how you compare
Pupils in England delivered strong A-level results this summer, with 42% of entrants getting A* or As in maths. Here are three questions to ponder
www.theguardian.com
Can't do any of those. That's my career f***ed after 34 years.......
My nephew got his results, and he's off to Kings College too. But will they be at the same Kings?
Definitely not is my educated guess
Cheggers
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CongratulationsMy results from last year A-levels were a U in history and a D in media - I still got an apprenticeship
Billy in Bristol
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I was the first in my family to get into Uni...UWE.
Rather proud that my daughter today saw my UWE and raised the bar somewhat with two A* and one mark off a third (believe its going to VAR) and will have a vested interest in the Boat Race.
Rather proud that my daughter today saw my UWE and raised the bar somewhat with two A* and one mark off a third (believe its going to VAR) and will have a vested interest in the Boat Race.
BrightonCottager
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Good advice and I agree - those look like great results. Look at @Muzzman 's advice on the previous page and also talk to your college about options. Take your time. Good luck.
Pevenseagull
meh
- Jul 20, 2003
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In '89, when I got my A levels, there was a special award ceremony in town that was arranged by the father of one of my fellow students.
A celebration of achievement for securing prestigious university places.
Despite securing a place at Oxford and UCL, I wasn't invited. I chose UCL.
The night of the ceremony I was having a lovely time watching 'The Wolfgang Press' at The Marquee Club.
The daughter of the person who arranged the event received the prizes and was briefly a Tory MP.
A celebration of achievement for securing prestigious university places.
Despite securing a place at Oxford and UCL, I wasn't invited. I chose UCL.
The night of the ceremony I was having a lovely time watching 'The Wolfgang Press' at The Marquee Club.
The daughter of the person who arranged the event received the prizes and was briefly a Tory MP.
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Pevenseagull
meh
- Jul 20, 2003
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UCAS form used to ask what your parents did for a living.
(Bricklayer and school dinner lady)
In '89 that was something of a novelty. When it came to the allocated room in the halls of residence it really came home.
(Bricklayer and school dinner lady)
In '89 that was something of a novelty. When it came to the allocated room in the halls of residence it really came home.
Had you chosen Oxford in ‘89 your halls neighbors would have been a now familiar bunch!
My background is the same, my father worked in a factory and mother was a housewife, I was raised on a council estate. My brother and I were the first to go to uni in our families. I know what you mean by “it really came home”