Not so Good!!

lulu_92

Of course AS and A levels matter. But the grades from the second year of A level count more towards the final grade. Your child will probably know that they need to knuckle down next term to get their overall grade.

jaylee3

Your child will be fine Sezza!!!

So many universities offer clearing courses if they 'fail' the A levels overall, and go on to do brilliantly in life! (I'm not saying your child has 'failed' BTW!)

So many people make too much of a big deal about exam results, and I know they're important, but they're not the be-all and end-all of everything.

Your child will be fine! Especially with a lovely, caring mummy like you!

RuthnJasper

Sezzagirl wrote: »

I've come for a quick, anonymous vent. I can't say this in real life - it just seems so churlish.

All morning I've been seeing friends and their children getting fabulous results in their A and AS levels. It seems like it's A's and A*'s all round out there and I am so pleased for them all:j

The only thing is, my child didn't do as well as they wanted to. Got ok results but they're not what they were expecting and certainly not what they're capable of. :(I can't shout about their results to everyone and, although I can be supportive, I want my moment of saying how well they've done!:T

Now we're lucky. This isn't the end of any dreams and could be the wake-up call needed but it is a bit galling to see how well "everyone" else is doing!:cool: (and yes, I know, it's probably the same "everyone" who let their friends keep a tribe of hamsters in the bedroom, stay up til 2am every school day and never makes them eat anything green!!!):D

Phew, ok that's better! As you were!;)

Hi Sezza, I can understand how and MiniSezz are feeling (don't forget that exams can be re-taken or submitted for a re-mark (I used to run an exams office))- but please accept my congratulations on their grades and best wishes for the future in any case.

x

GwylimT

Don't worry, even if they haven't put in the effort they are capable of, still passing is fantastic. My son was incredibly lazy in his As-level year, he ended up with all D's which is below his ability, he re-sat the year and is now at medical school, so really don't worry and who cares if others got higher results first time.

Carmina-Piranha_2

Mine failed completely at AS. He did, however, get a certificate for 100% attendance which somehow makes it worse!

claretmatt

I thought they downgraded AS on purpose to give people the boot up the bum they needed

Anyway it worked for me as got D's and E's in AS and ended up bettering these in A levels, getting a degree and professional qualifications.

Sezzagirl

Ahh, you are all good and wise people and my head knows you are all right!!


And I have already done some of the things you've suggested like a "Great work so far" boast and a "ok, good start for a great finish" pep talk


It was good to be able to be honest for a moment too!!

Threebabes

My son has resat Yr 12 and this year hes got A and 3 x C. He lost his friend in a tragic accident overseas on a school trip 3 weeks ago and it really puts things in perspective. We wished he had got all A's but hes healthy and hes alive and well.

Give you child a big hug and kiss, for all those parents who can't. xxx

Noctu

I got CDD at A Level in 2005...

Just finished a Doctorate at Durham University.

Poor A Level results aren't everything, even if he wants to go into an academic subject/career, or even if he doesn't :-)

dandelionclock30

Dont be jealous because it all means diddly squat anyway. Its all a bit of a con, you could get brilliant A levels, degree and then end up in a call centre. Or you could train for a good career and then end up disillusioned and hating it.
I'd be looking at why they didnt do that well, is it because they didnt work hard enough, have enough interest, or not got the ability. I have found that if people are really interested then they will do well. Maybe your child hasnt found what path is really for them yet. I'd be looking at and discussing alternatives to university with them as well.
If they are struggling now then later on its gets harder, like in the 2nd and 3rd year at university when there is a lot more work.