NationStates Jolt Archive

Ok, I have almost certainly ruined my life by not doing enough to revise for GCSEs, nearly missing an Exam and generally mucking them up. So, What do I do now?

NB, I always think ive failed.

Wait, you're asking the NSG goons what to do? That's pretty much like standing on the edge of a cliff and hoping that the guy with the sadistic grin behind you won't give you a push.

Ok, I have almost certainly ruined my life by not doing enough to revise for GCSEs, nearly missing an Exam and generally mucking them up. So, What do I do now?

NB, I always think ive failed.

Pfft I didn't revise for my History GCSE and still got an A. A mate didn;t read any of the books for English Lit and got an A. I seriously advise revising for Science and Maths as top priority. They will be the hardest exams.

You haven't ruined your life. There are other routes.

*Pushes Dukesburyshire just like Hurdegaryp said I would* :wink:

They're just exams you take when you are 16. Despite what the Education-Industrial complex tells you, they really aren't all that significant.

They're just exams you take when you are 16. Despite what the Education-Industrial complex tells you, they really aren't all that significant.

Also this. Once you do A - Levels no one even looks at your GCSE results.

Become a movie star. Good money.

Also this. Once you do A - Levels no one even looks at your GCSE results.

Depends what university you want to go to.

Become a movie star. Good money.



Depends what university you want to go to.

Maybe...Though my uni only focused on my A - Level results.

You would make a perfect candidate for our parliament! We are currently recruiting ministers without portfolio in a range of interesting departments. No, don't worry about your GCSEs; you'll be fine. I was hopeless at exams but I still found interesting jobs.

Become a movie star. Good money.

Let's see... what subdivision of the movie industry will accept you despite your lack of experience?

Depends what university you want to go to.

If you have to revise for o'levels, that's probably not an issue.

Ok, I have almost certainly ruined my life by not doing enough to revise for GCSEs, nearly missing an Exam and generally mucking them up. So, What do I do now?

NB, I always think ive failed.

Run for political office.

Ok, I have almost certainly ruined my life by not doing enough to revise for GCSEs, nearly missing an Exam and generally mucking them up. So, What do I do now?

NB, I always think ive failed.

Retake them if you fail them totally, or forget them if you get good enough grades to do A-levels, as all but the big two don't give a flying feck about GCSE's when you come to apply for University. Either way, it isn't the end of the world. Admittedly, the first scenario would be annoying but it wouldn't ruin the rest of your life.

You can retake your GCSE's in college. Just don't mess up this time.

You could also get the fuck off of NSG and study.

Granted, that is easier said than done. Lord knows I've spent a lot of time in NSG that should've been spent on schoolwork but...eh... this...er...isn't about me. *cough*

Stop being such a fanny and just wait for your results?

And then if you really fuck up, do them again at college in a year. GCSEs are not actually difficult, I did the Spanish GCSE from scratch in a year last year and nearly got an A* (3 marks off in my speaking exam :().

Ok, I have almost certainly ruined my life by not doing enough to revise for GCSEs, nearly missing an Exam and generally mucking them up. So, What do I do now?

NB, I always think ive failed.
Perhaps you shouldn't have wasted so much time here?
Perhaps you should look into a well-paying trade?
Perhaps study for your A-Levels?

Seriously?

I did no work for my GCSEs.

I was convinced I'd screwed them up, badly. I was too busy skipping school, getting stoned, being generally very depressed, and drinking.

I came out the other side with two As, a few Bs, some Cs, and a D.

I then did four A levels, did essentially the same thing for them; I was convinced I was screwed. I got 3 Bs and a C.

I now have a degree in Modern History, and am currently studying for a second degree in Law, with a view towards being a solicitor (or, ideally a barrister, but, let's be honest, I couldn't afford going into that).

What I'm saying is that whatever you think you've done in your GCSEs doesn't matter. I was convinced I wasn't making it back to school. Now I have a degree, and am looking at the possibility of becoming a barrister, eventually,

Even then, I know friends who got horrendous GCSEs and are doing well for themselves. One got three Cs, four Ds, and a U, didn't get back for sixth form, and now, at the age of 23, makes over £30k a year working for HP in network technology.

GCSEs aren't the be all and end all of anything.

Yes, your life is unfixably ruined and you should give up on your future.

This post is meant in jest. Any taking it seriously will result in my amusement.

Yes, your life is unfixably ruined and you should give up on your future.

Yes, it's a good thing temperatures in the UK are rising so it won't be so cold sleeping out on the streets.

Yes, it's a good thing temperatures in the UK are rising so it won't be so cold sleeping out on the streets.

Indeed.

Yes, it's a good thing temperatures in the UK are rising so it won't be so cold sleeping out on the streets.

Can U still go to Gibraltar and sign on? I vaguely remember hearing something about that in the 80s.

Can U still go to Gibraltar and sign on? I vaguely remember hearing something about that in the 80s.

I have no idea, I'm annoyed if it's true and I never knew, it sounds a wonderful career option.

Do we still own any Caribbean islands? I can't believe we're reduced to Gibralter and the Falklands, seems such a waste if we took the time to conquer prime beach space and then gave it up to natives who wouldn't really appreciate it.

The world needs ditch diggers too. *nod*

The French Foreign Legion is always recruiting. Provided you can climb a 20 foot rope using only your hands and do other such physical things.

Pfft I didn't revise for my History GCSE and still got an A. A mate didn;t read any of the books for English Lit and got an A. I seriously advise revising for Science and Maths as top priority. They will be the hardest exams.

You haven't ruined your life. There are other routes.

The Award for most encouraging comment so far goes to you!

Barringtonia we do still own a few carribbean islands and some in the Indian Ocean and one in the Pacific.

How does one apply for the post of colonial governor or missionary these days?

Ok, I have almost certainly ruined my life by not doing enough to revise for GCSEs, nearly missing an Exam and generally mucking them up. So, What do I do now?

NB, I always think ive failed.

Good exam results may well make your life and your job prospects easier, not impossible though so don't worry overmuch about it.

Good exam results may well make your life and your job prospects easier, not impossible though so don't worry overmuch about it.

Not an encouraging opener!

Not an encouraging opener!

Why? It's a given that exams can be retaken if you are that worried about it.

Become a movie star. Good money.


Porn star FTW

I recommend that you inherit a large sum of money.

Go out and party with your friends. Get laid. Get some good sleep afterwards.

I recommend that you inherit a large sum of money.

I don't need to inherit it just find out which bank it's in!

I hear Big Issue sellers have good job progression prospects.

Ok, I have almost certainly ruined my life by not doing enough to revise for GCSEs, nearly missing an Exam and generally mucking them up. So, What do I do now?

NB, I always think ive failed.

Get drunk.

don't worry about it, I screwed up my GCSE's (getting pissed the day before an exam FTW!) and its so far not been a problem for me, though some jobs will make you sit a super easy exam to make sure your not retarded

think about what you want to do and do what you need to do (if you don't know spend some time in the military to get a bitching CV/superiority :wink:)

Perhaps you shouldn't have wasted so much time here?
Perhaps study for your A-Levels?

1) what kind of commie talk is that?!? everyone knows NS teaches you GCSE shit

2) nobody studies for A-levels

As your attorney, I advise you to rent a very fast car with no top. And you'll need the cocaine. Tape recorder for special music. Acapulco shirts. Get the hell out of L.A. for at least 48 hours. Blows my weekend.

Also this. Once you do A - Levels no one even looks at your GCSE results.
True, but not getting an English and maths A-C will cause you trouble in the future.

As your attorney, I advise you to rent a very fast car with no top. And you'll need the cocaine. Tape recorder for special music. Acapulco shirts. Get the hell out of L.A. for at least 48 hours. Blows my weekend.

Top notch post.

Don't worry too much about it.

Your A Levels are much more important than GCSEs, so if you think you've messed up, just and try much harder for the A levels.
Even if you did badly on your maths and English, you can always redo them at a college (not sure if 6th Forms let you do that).
Most universities will only look at your A Level results, and if you're doing a science, a goodish Maths GCSE grade.

I'm just saying you're life isn't over just because of a screw-up at such a low level, its always possible to get back up again :)

ta very much. You get a concilatory advice prize

*Pushes Dukesburyshire just like Hurdegaryp said I would* :wink:

*Rushes to push Dukesburyshire....but arrives too late* :(

As your attorney, I advise you to rent a very fast car with no top. And you'll need the cocaine. Tape recorder for special music. Acapulco shirts. Get the hell out of L.A. for at least 48 hours. Blows my weekend.

Top notch post.

Sorry to burst your bubbles, gentlemen, but it's not the eighties anymore.

Sorry to burst your bubbles, gentlemen, but it's not the eighties anymore.

That is funny on several levels.

*Rushes to push Dukesburyshire....but arrives too late* :(

*pulls out parachute and jet engine from Emergency kit and flies off and sits in the cafe at the bottom of the cliff and has a scone*

*pulls out parachute and jet engine from Emergency kit and flies off and sits in the cafe at the bottom of the cliff and has a scone*

:mad::mad::mad:
* Pulls out a SMAW (Shoulder-launched Multipurpouse Assault Weapon), loads it, fires and blows the cafe at the bottom of the cliff * :p

:mad::mad::mad:
* Pulls out a SMAW (Shoulder-launched Multipurpouse Assault Weapon), loads it, fires and blows the cafe at the bottom of the cliff * :p

*walks away from ruin as was sat outside at time flirting with fit girl.*

4-4;13918266']Don't worry too much about it.

Your A Levels are much more important than GCSEs, so if you think you've messed up, just and try much harder for the A levels.
Even if you did badly on your maths and English, you can always redo them at a college (not sure if 6th Forms let you do that).
Most universities will only look at your A Level results, and if you're doing a science, a goodish Maths GCSE grade.

I'm just saying you're life isn't over just because of a screw-up at such a low level, its always possible to get back up again :)

Seconded. Most people will never look at your GCSEs, so don't worry too much. Consider this a reminder to focus, and choose your A levels well and put the time in on them, as they do count.

What're you talking about "what do I do with my life?".
You're already on NSG.

I didn't revise for GCSEs (or A Levels) and it did me no harm. Even if you screw everything up, you can resit them at college.

Everyone worries about exam results. As long as you didn't leave half the answers blank you'll be fine :P

Good luck to those getting A level results.

And those getting GCSE results

Ok, I have almost certainly ruined my life by not doing enough to revise for GCSEs, nearly missing an Exam and generally mucking them up. So, What do I do now?

NB, I always think ive failed.

By revise, do you mean study?

I'd say, move to another country. (I'd vote for the US, because it's an English speaking nation with a radically different approach to how you enter into higher education.)

1. Move to US (maybe Norfolk, VA for familiarity's sake)
2. Enroll in Public school for 1-2 years depending on age
3. Do well in classes and take the SAT or ACT
4. Apply to Universities (and because you've acquired residency by living instate for more than a year, you get instate tuition.)
5. Get into a good school, (UVA, VT, W&M, VCU)
6. ???
7. Profit!

ok im on the verge of nerbous breakdown

Results Tomorrow.

Heeeeeellllllllpppppppp me.

Wait, you're asking the NSG goons what to do? That's pretty much like standing on the edge of a cliff and hoping that the guy with the sadistic grin behind you won't give you a push.

I was just kinda hopin he'd catch me...

Play video games until you're so tired you pass out. Or get drunk.

Play video games until you're so tired you pass out. Or get drunk.

Exactly, use alcohol to drown out your problems.

Play video games until you're so tired you pass out. Or get drunk.

Why does it have to be an either or thing? i like to do both, nothin beats pwnin n00bs with a bit o' the sauce

You're right, it doesn't have to be either/or. They are complimentary activities.

Ok, I have almost certainly ruined my life by not doing enough to revise for GCSEs, nearly missing an Exam and generally mucking them up. So, What do I do now?

NB, I always think ive failed.Stay off of NS the next time something like this comes up.

Results are in and, as was seen in the recent 'A' level results, the pass rate seems to be up once more.

Overall pass rate 98.4%
Overall A*-C grades: 65.7%
Northern Ireland A*-C: 74.5%
England A*-C: 65.5%
Wales A*-C: 65.0%
(source) (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7574073.stm)

I find the stats a little confusing though. When I was at school only grade C and above was considered to be a pass. When did that change?

how did you do then, Dukeburyshire?

*sends luck, for what its worth*

GCSE's are irrelevant unless you're going to Oxbridge and as long as you pass Maths, English and Science.

how did you do then, Dukeburyshire?

*sends luck, for what its worth*
Yeah, I concur.

Can't you retake them?

I haven't revised at all for my GCSE'S... but I'm still doing good, but I really am gonna have to revise at some point.

Everything I know about the British educational system I learned from Harry Potter. So, are these NEWTs or OWLs?

everything i know about the british educational system i learned from harry potter. So, are these newts or owls?
They're TOADs.

sorry if this is considered by some of u as bumpong but after my hysterics i should let you know how i got on:

5 A*
2A
2B
1C

See, now there´s no need for you to become a hobo.:D

Don't underestimate the skills of the average hobo. They're the survival experts of the urban jungle!

sorry if this is considered by some of u as bumpong but after my hysterics i should let you know how i got on:

5 A*
2A
2B
1C

that's pretty good. what was all the fuss about? :wink: