DCFCfranco Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Well done buddy, taken the first free opportunity the state gives you to show the world what you're about. Don't let anyone tell you GCSEs are nothing, and an A* is really something to be proud of. Eat yer greens, go to Sixth Form and support the Rams. i will do all three!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Don't listen to him, get a job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCfranco Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Don't listen to him, get a job! I will in two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Overall grades have fallen, big hu ha on the news about it. For years people have been saying the papers were getting easier. Have they eckers like. Has anyone seen past test papers on t'internet? 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> They're far harder now than what they were in the 80's when I did them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Overall grades have fallen, big hu ha on the news about it. For years people have been saying the papers were getting easier. Have they eckers like. Has anyone seen past test papers on t'internet? 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons//blink' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> They're far harder now than what they were in the 80's when I did them. So you what you're saying is these kids are fibbing about their grades on here, I was thinking the same tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFCfranco Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I've not been lying at all.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Were you a Grade A student Daveo? (I don't know why they changed it to a *, it used to be an A+ or - in my day. (not that I got any A's anyway mind. As if). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I was a grade A student but they give me some other letter instead for some reason, on the way out the door I'm sure one of the teachers shouted "good luck getting a job dumbass" wasn't very nice of him I thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Overall grades have fallen, big hu ha on the news about it. For years people have been saying the papers were getting easier. Have they eckers like. Has anyone seen past test papers on t'internet? 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> They're far harder now than what they were in the 80's when I did them. Papers are harder but there's an inflation of grades. Straight As used to be Oxbridge material, but now that's what the red bricks want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Papers are harder but there's an inflation of grades. Straight As used to be Oxbridge material, but now that's what the red bricks want... Is that about grade inflation or is because there's more people applying. (more kids wanting to go to Uni means more people doing a-levels and more people getting high grades) I went to Nottingham University in 1996 and needed 2 A's and a B. Birmingham offered me and my mate different requirements following interview. It's not just academic achievements universities look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I remember my GCSE results, FUDGE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 My GCSE's were average.. My AS level results more or less the same, and my A level results worse.. It's great if you want to do go University.. But you don't need to go to Uni to get a decent job.. IMO social skills and practical skills are far more important than any grade written down on a piece of paper.. I worked for the biggest furniture installation company in North America and was trusted to furnish banks, lawyer offices, hotels and EA Sports center despite getting only a C in technology.. I teach English and teach the Government, doctors and Chemists despite only getting a C in English. I have my own shop despite getting only a C in business... And I speak another language fluently despite only getting a D in languages. If I go for a job and people only judge me by a few grades on a piece of paper they'd potentially miss out on someone far more capable than some whizz kid in high school.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 But of course congratulations to those that achieved the grades they were hoping for and good luck with the next step Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 But of course congratulations to those that achieved the grades they were hoping for and good luck with the next step Well rescued fella. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Don't get too hung up on exam results, yes they're important, but not the be all and end all, I know people that left school with nowt, not even a cse...that have started at the bottom in the public and private sectors, worked hard, undertaken vocational training and are now in very senior positions. Determination and ability will always shine through, just work hard, have a focus and you'll get there 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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