Are GCSEs necessary?

mustang121

Good GCSE aren't everything.


I'm 27 and I would hate to be judged on my average GCSE's results as my experience, A-Levels, Degree and other career related qualifications are far better.


I know a couple of "older" people who have complete career changes.


An old dog can easily learn new tricks.

pixtotts

If you have higher lever qualifications GCSE's lose their importance.
( this bits just my opinion.. but I'd argue that GCSE's as of next year will have no relevance even for 18 year olds as it is now compulsory for them to remain in education or training until that age so every 18 year old will have some qualification of a higher level than GCSE...) anyway back to the question...

As others have said there are a couple of professions which require GCSE's or equivalent of a certain grade. But generally if not straight out of school experience will be held in higher regard or any higher qualifications if any are held.


I'm sorry I'm tired that may have made very little sense... x

Lieja

I work closely with a local college and we're told that GCSEs over 5 years old are not considered as a qualification as they're out of date. A 30 year old with ten As at GCSE would be made to sit a standard functional skills test, as would someone who had no GCSEs at all. If you're looking at a new course then just give the course leader a call and discuss the entry requirements. From my experience they really aren't concerned with GCSEs after you're 21 years old.