Although the papers are always full of news about higher pass rates and better grades, not everyone has the success they were hoping for at A-level. Not getting the grades you wanted is incredibly disappointing, particularly if you have university offers and a plan in place for your future. There’s no need for complete despair, however, because by taking A-level resits, you could boost your grades and get back on track.
Why take A-level resits?
When you’ve just recovered from two years of industrious study and hard work, you might be worried that you’re not in the right frame of mind to go back and do it all again. Of course, because you’re resitting your A-levels rather than taking brand new ones, you already have the subject knowledge you need, so all a resit requires is brushing up on the areas you have difficulty with, organising your work and revision and learning all the skills you need to get you through the exams. When you take an intensive A-level resits course, you don’t even have to devote the whole year to getting better grades:
•Shorter timescale – the A-level resits options offered by specialist colleges work on a much shorter timescale than the school year. That means you could go back to study in September and take your A-level resits in January. Alternatively, register in January and sit your exams in June. Either way, you have time either at the beginning or the end of the year to explore other interests.
•Like-minded study groups – when you enrol for A-level resits, you’ll be with a bunch of people who all need the same thing – better grades. Working as part of a motivated group, you’ll be able to study hard and enjoy a social life whilst giving yourself a better chance for the future.
•Dedicated tutors – learn where and how you can improve your studying, your knowledge base and your exam skills from dedicated subject tutors who have experience in helping A-level resit students improve their grades and their opportunities.
Many students find that the extra year gained by doing A-level resits actually prepares them better for the next turn in their career path – whether it’s university, an apprenticeship, other further education qualifications or the workplace.
A-level Resits at Duff Miller College
Duff Miller is a specialist sixth form college in the heart of London that offers students a wide curriculum, dedicated teaching and excellent facilities. Our intensive A-level resit courses are popular and successful – helping you to re-think your priorities and motivating you to have a positive impact on your current and future plans. If you’d like to talk to us about A-level retakes and how we can help you to achieve your goals, call us on 0207 225 0577 or email enqs@duffmiller.com
