Well, I tanked my A-levels

Five · August 13, 2015, 09:10:52 AM

more like b-levels or something amirite

The Lord Ruler · August 13, 2015, 09:15:43 AM

are b's bad in britain

XSEAN · August 13, 2015, 09:30:03 AM

B and C and I hate my job. But I will find something in the trades I like

Naru · August 13, 2015, 12:36:50 PM

What the fuck is this thread

Jim · August 13, 2015, 12:40:25 PM

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Tyger · August 13, 2015, 12:49:23 PM

Can a britbong explain this?

Tyger · August 13, 2015, 12:54:35 PM

Okay so doing some googling apparently the closest thing we have to A levels are AP tests, however A levels are required for university like the SAT/ACT.

So basically I would have aces them if I was a disgusting eurofag

More Than Mortal · August 13, 2015, 12:57:18 PM

Quote from: The Lord Ruler on August 13, 2015, 09:15:43 AM

are b's bad in britain

No, I was just hoping for better. I'll still be able to make the most of it; I'll use the mid-level university I'm going to to get a good BA and maybe MSc and springboard my way into a decent doctoral programme.

Hopefully; dissertations are much more my thing than examinations.

BaconShelf · August 13, 2015, 03:45:41 PM

Quote from: Meta Cognition on August 13, 2015, 12:57:18 PM

Quote from: The Lord Ruler on August 13, 2015, 09:15:43 AM
are b's bad in britain
No, I was just hoping for better. I'll still be able to make the most of it; I'll use the mid-level university I'm going to to get a good BA and maybe MSc and springboard my way into a decent doctoral programme.

Hopefully; dissertations are much more my thing than examinations.

I get ya. I can know all the theory for something, but I just don't exam well. Like, in physics, I knew everything. Just tanked the exam

And Jesus Christ who thought it was a good idea to do a coding exam without a computer? Like, half of making a program is being able to go and test it and see where you dun fucked up. Doing it on paper is just awful. Ah well, I'm applying for a btec in computer games worth 3 a levels, except no exams, just coursework.

Sounds loads better.

BC · August 13, 2015, 03:48:29 PM

Quote from: Meta Cognition on August 13, 2015, 09:05:48 AM

Quote from: SuperIrish on August 13, 2015, 08:51:44 AM
Did better than me last year - honestly I wouldn't say you tanked 'em.

So, where you going now for Uni?
Essex.

You have my deepest condolences

More Than Mortal · August 13, 2015, 04:11:12 PM

Quote from: BC on August 13, 2015, 03:48:29 PM

You have my deepest condolences

I'm about three miles away from Colchester high street, so the campus is actually quite isolated. Most of the night-life actually takes place in the student accommodation tower blocks, and there's a nice little village called wivenhoe just two miles South.

I don't even need to venture somewhere densely populated.

Turkey · August 13, 2015, 04:14:52 PM

Does anyone know how A-Levels stack up against the SAT or ACT in terms of grade parity?

What do B's translate to SAT scores, roughly?

More Than Mortal · August 13, 2015, 04:22:38 PM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on August 13, 2015, 04:14:52 PM

What do B's translate to SAT scores, roughly?

B grades are defined by obtaining a minimum of 70pc of total potential marks; at least they were this time around. Thing is I did broadly well on most of them, but utterly bombed a couple and it dragged me down.

I got 67.5pc on my history coursework, so I was just below a B. And I utterly fucked one of my politics exams by getting 50pc and landing with a D, although I've sent that one off to be remarked.

Girl of Mystery · August 13, 2015, 05:26:14 PM

Quote from: BaconShelf on August 13, 2015, 03:45:41 PM

Ah well, I'm applying for a btec in computer games worth 3 a levels, except no exams, just coursework.

Sounds loads better.

It actually isn't that much better doing it that way. I guarantee your tutors will fuck up and either incorrectly mark your paperwork, or loose some of it (more than likely this)

Happened to me multiple times.

big dog · August 13, 2015, 06:04:49 PM

Look who I found on The Student Room...

More Than Mortal · August 13, 2015, 06:10:56 PM

Quote from: Fedorekd on August 13, 2015, 06:04:49 PM

Look who I found on The Student Room...

Suck my cock.

big dog · August 13, 2015, 06:11:44 PM

Quote from: Meta Cognition on August 13, 2015, 06:10:56 PM

Quote from: Fedorekd on August 13, 2015, 06:04:49 PM
Look who I found on The Student Room...

Suck my cock.

With pleasure.

Oh · August 14, 2015, 04:22:34 PM

I'm back so I can finally post this:

LMAOING @ U

big dog · August 14, 2015, 04:30:13 PM

Quote from: Simseoooooooooooooooooo👌 on August 14, 2015, 04:22:34 PM

I'm back so I can finally post this:

LMAOING @ U

bit rude

Oh · August 14, 2015, 04:35:36 PM

Quote from: Fedorekd on August 14, 2015, 04:30:13 PM

Quote from: Simseoooooooooooooooooo👌 on August 14, 2015, 04:22:34 PM
I'm back so I can finally post this:

LMAOING @ U
bit rude

shut the fuck up nerd

big dog · August 14, 2015, 04:36:26 PM

Quote from: Simseoooooooooooooooooo👌 on August 14, 2015, 04:35:36 PM

Quote from: Fedorekd on August 14, 2015, 04:30:13 PM
Quote from: Simseoooooooooooooooooo👌 on August 14, 2015, 04:22:34 PM
I'm back so I can finally post this:

LMAOING @ U
bit rude
shut the fuck up nerd

who you calling a nerd, punk

BaconShelf · August 14, 2015, 04:40:21 PM

Quote from: Solid Lemon on August 13, 2015, 05:26:14 PM

Quote from: BaconShelf on August 13, 2015, 03:45:41 PM
Ah well, I'm applying for a btec in computer games worth 3 a levels, except no exams, just coursework.

Sounds loads better.
It actually isn't that much better doing it that way. I guarantee your tutors will fuck up and either incorrectly mark your paperwork, or loose some of it (more than likely this)

Happened to me multiple times.

I'm working on computers, so I'd imagine that would mean I'll be doing digital work. So I'd be able to keep backups.

Anonymous (User Deleted) · August 14, 2015, 10:16:04 PM

god fucking dammit meta

More Than Mortal · August 15, 2015, 09:08:33 AM

Quote from: Kupo on August 14, 2015, 10:16:04 PM

god fucking dammit meta

Fuck you. I'm a natural-born free rider.

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rC · August 15, 2015, 09:44:12 AM

I hate your exams system. Fuck writing in pen, and fuck your shitty prompts

FatherlyNick - fuck putin · August 15, 2015, 01:49:32 PM

Still going to school

Aw, that's cute.