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- Hello! This is a hard video to share but I do believe downfalls are a significant part of life and should also be shared. I hope you enjoy:)
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Just the fact that you had the balls to post this vulnerable and disappointing moment in your life says everything about who you are and where you'll get to be. This video is a million miles from all the 'ego and image' posts and you'll have helped so many people see that they aren't alone with exam results less than they expected. Well done for the strength of character and good luck for the resits and beyond!
Agreed
Great message
No all this says is love me please love me give me attention please give me attention. Feel sorry for me. Feel sorry for me look at me look at me. It’s frankly embarrassing that anybody would post a video like this on RUclips and anyone giving her the attention that she is fishing for deserves, just as much of a talking to.
@@alnewickhow
@@alnewick relax Al, she's young. She's grown up in a generation who all share a perfect image of themselves online - we know exams results aren't everything, but in the moment, at 18, it is, or at least it feels that way. That was genuine shock to a disappointing result. We're old men, that video wasn't for us so let it be my brother. On another point what has happened to your uploads? Some beautiful songs there from you - the rapping hit and then that acoustic Alaska song, so good. You should have kept it up?
RUclips really loves recommending me relatable videos at the worst time of my life, doesn't it?
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😭 this algorithm is so stupid
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I got c,d,d and I just graduated with a 1st in mechanical engineering and I’m about to start a graduate job!
fair play man thats impressive
what uni did you go to?
@@Harry_B647 went to University of Sussex and did a foundation year
@@GilesOGorman Damn, i got BBC when i was predicted A*A*A* and im off to study physics at sussex after clearing, nice bit of inspiration seeing how you turned that around
Hope i will too :)
@@rexer7814 I got given my grades during covid and was really upset with them but I worked my socks off and now I’m so proud of it. Sussex is a great uni and you will love Brighton!
It's pretty sad that kids/teens are taught that your life is effectively over if you fail in school/college. Being 25 now, I know that was a lie. I self-taught myself real life lessons, which they never teach you in school, and now I'm self-employed and living very comfortably.
damn so is it worth stressing or nah
@@badatcirclesThe type of people who go to school for the sake of not learning will tell you it means nothing.
But everything matters, you gain experience through school, you gain social life through school, and most importantly, transferable skills.
It’s not all about the academics to an extent
Well done! You did well! You seem very mature and remember, life goes on. In posting this, you have more than likely helped so many young people.
This comment section really makes me lose faith in humanity
@@noadolic9653 already lost faith lmao
Listen. 2 years ago I opened my results and got 2 Ds and a U. I was devastated. I was lost and hopeless.
But this year I just completed an access to HE course and now I'm off to university in a week.
Right now you may feel completely hopeless but please know that there are other paths out there available, and second chances are possible
You're young. You're so young you dont even realise how much time you have.
Good luck 💚
I remember on my A level results day i vomited from the worry. And i am not an anxious person at all.
What society does to kids is absolutely mental.
I took my A Levels twice because I didn’t get the results I expected the first time, and it was totally worth it. What I did wrong initially was focusing too much on study materials without practicing or properly preparing to answer exam questions. I didn’t attempt many questions, practice under timed conditions, or refer to marking schemes.
One of my teachers shared a really helpful method, which I still use. If anyone wants to try it out, here's how it works. Keep in mind that this method is best suited for structured/essay-type questions.
1. Time your questions accurately. Always practice within the time allocated for each question. Don’t worry if you can’t recall the theories involved right away. Just focus on answering within the given time, without referring to any notes, and do your best to remember what you've learned.
2. When time’s up, set your answer aside without marking or checking it. Next, refer to your notes and study the section only relevant to the question.
3. Attempt the question again, timed. This will be your second attempt, and now you have two answers to compare.
4. Mark both answers using the marking scheme. See where you went wrong and analyze how the marks were distributed for each part of the question.
5. If you're still struggling with the question, review your notes again and try to clarify any misunderstandings. If needed, reach out to your study buddy or teachers for help.
At first, this method may seem time-consuming and slow. However, after working through four or five past papers, you’ll start memorizing content naturally and relying less on your notes. You’ll find that you're getting questions right on your first attempt, and without even realizing it, you'll have covered all the topics in the syllabus.
This method worked wonders for me during my second attempt, and I still use it today. I hope it helps anyone looking for an effective study technique!
Wishing you the best on your next attempt! Don’t ever be discouraged if things don’t go as expected. Keep pushing and give it your best next time. You’ve got this!
I got 3 Es in my A levels and failed my GCSE maths 5 times. I am now studying my dream course, Neuroscience. Exams dont define you and never will. I did a foundation year at university and finally passed my maths without exams, just some assessments and equivalent of a B/C. I am now going into my second year of my course, but my third if you count the foundation year, and i am doing well. All my teachers support me and help me get to where i need to be. As long as you have done your best then you should be proud of yourself. My course is classed as one of the hardest in the world but i am still here rocking it. If i can do this, i think you can do anything!
I have massive respect that you posted many people won't.
This is a good lesson to everyone. The “But my predicted grades were ABB” part. I hate how schools put so much emphasis on predicted grades. Remember, just because your school THINKS you will get something, doesn’t mean you will. It’s easy to get lulled into a false sense of security.
So the CDD grades are low or what?
@@GolDFish-if1ovwell that is a low pass and 2 fails
@@thetruesquad5059 oh okay. So as long as you get C you still pass but with low grades and D are just failed.
It’s brave of you to share instead of just deleting, others who experienced the same disappointment need to see they are not alone.
You're very brave for sharing this, Maya! So many other kids are in your situation, and I’m sure you’ll do even better next year. Believe in yourself, study hard, and remember that taking a year off before uni won’t matter in the long run. Good luck, and don't compare yourself to others. You’ve got this!
pro gaslighter shes cooked bro
Idk who needs to hear this but I once heard ‘Everything will always turn out okay in the end. If it’s not okay, then it’s not the end 🤗
These comments are fresh as heck-
It was over 50 years ago, but like you I under-achieved my predicted grades (in science A levels). I opted for a less prestigious university, but left there with a first and went on to get a PhD in physics from Cambridge. It’s all about looking ahead rather than dwelling on disappointment. I use the mantra: “ yesterday is history; tomorrow is a mystery; today is a gift”. I hope this helps. You will be fine!
Grades definitely dont define you. F*ck peer pressure.
YEAH! 👍
I failed my first year of college and even got kicked out for an entire semester. Thought I nailed my exams only to see I failed. It was a huge humbling experience and I felt like a complete failure and I thought my life was ruined.
Failing hurts so bad, especially if you are afraid of dissapointing your parents and you showing it on camera is extremely brave.
Thankfully I quickly realized that I choose the wrong major and begun a new one, got good results and is now doing my master’s. Experiencing failure is good, it makes you stronger. Get up on your feet, find solutions, and start again.
Keep your head up young lady! These exams will not define you as a person, nor your abilities. Good luck for when you retake them.
I dont know why this video came into my suggestions I never saw any of your clips before. But I'm glad that I watched it till the end. The final moment of this video is a lesson that you took from this experience that there can be hard times and no matter what the outcome is. The thing is that you should never give up in tough situations. And this is what you showed and that is what really defines you. Grades or numbers on an exam they can be improved and now you know it and you will give it your all to make that happen. God bless you. Stay determined 👍.
I have failed a year of high school.
Don't let this get you down.
Use it to motivate yourself and wake up.
Do your best at your next attempt, and don't give up.
Mistakes will happen, the point is to learn from them and keep going.
Within 5 years of failing a year of HS, I graduated university. Imagine what you can do!
You've got this. You have time and God on your side.
I failed all mine and I currently work in a 60k job. It's not the end of the world if you fail.
Depends on the country you are in. If u are in Asia, thats it. Your life is set. If you fail As u are dead.
No chance to resit them?
@@wozza12341 u must resit them. There’s no way to push through with bad grades and still make it in life in Asia.
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I got a D in computer science despite my passion being programming. Now I’m a freelance full stack developer. It’s just a letter on a document. Don’t let it get to you!
As a teacher, I hate predicted grades for this reason. It’s good that students know where they are, and their targets, and get lots of feedback, but students can have a bad day on exam day, or grade boundaries can go up, and everyone gets hurt by a letter that never actually meant anything.
You seem smart and have a good head on your shoulders! I bet you’re going to be brilliant over the next few years :)
Tell that pre-medical and medical school boards
I got extremely bad grades in ny AS Levels in 2022 which ruined my final A Level Results and I can fully understad how it feels to get that particular score. People always say that a piece of paper cannot decide your future and they are right. Life is all about ups and downs. All you've got to do is to raise your chin up and move forward. Good luck on your gap year and hope you get A*s in your retake!
Also, you could have easily deleted this recording but you chose to upload it on YT and show us your vulnerable side. That is a testament to who you are.
Props to you for sharing this. Most people only share the highs in life.
Good luck on retaking next year! You are right when you say grades do not define you
School is way too stressful for kids these days, I did my a levels 6 years ago and it was bad enough then. Please do not worry too much about it, I know it’s easier said than done but it doesn’t define you whatsoever ❤
In the past 2 years the government have made A levels even harder
@@AngelDelight69 They are not harder by any means there are a gazillion support networks for struggling kids who are not coping well its just bs
@@JacobCash420 the syllabus is way harder now than it was before, the grade boundaries are higher and school puts way too much pressure on students
No. School has never been easier. Ever
@@alnewickon the contrary.
What boomers used to do back then would be child’s play today.
You’re very brave posting this vid. You sound like you have a plan and have a level head. You are 100% right. Grades don’t define you. Positive mental attitude.
I just want to say to ignore every single negative post. I am starting a levels in September and your post has truly helped me realise it is okay to not achieve the grades i want. I really feel more open and accepting of lower grades now after seeing this, and i am a perfectionist literally in therapy trying to stop being so harsh on myself. You are really helping me to feel better about my grades not being ‘perfect’ so to speak. I just got a 6 in gcse English language when i was predicted a 9. I felt awful. But i am realising it is not the end of the world and i can still do what i want to in life without the grades i think i need. Thank you! Im sorry your results weren’t what you wanted, but you handled it so well and i am certain everything will be okay from here. Wishing you well.
Don't know why this showed up in my feed but I'll tell you this. I am 50 years old. I failed my A levels first time round. I then did what we called a crammer in those days - a one year jobbie. By the time I passed my A levels, I had changed my mind about studying medicine. I now have a PhD in Biochemistry. I have worked for a few big companies and even advised a president. I am now building a start up. Retake your A levels if you want to go to university and know that everything happens exactly as it should.
as someone who was predicted an AAB and got a BCD im so sorry the second i saw u open ur results and ur face fall is exactly how i felt. sending so many hugs and so much love ur way. its almost going to be week for me in a few days and i still cry like a lot. its hard to cope but i just know and i firmly believe that things will get better :((
@@huhyunjin2207 what are you planning to do? Retake or are you taking a different course at uni
Heartbreaking to watch but this is not a failure, just another step on lifes journey. There are always options whether it's a gap year, re-takes or a change of direction. Keep your chin up and explore all your options.
She looks the type who really tries and knuckles down, so must be a big blow for her. Girls tend to take it hard.
I'm 33 now, My secondary school (high school) grades were pretty rubbish (except science). I then went to college, got kicked out after a year. Never tried and never cared. Now 14 years later, I have no qualifications, yet I work. So don't worry. It always works out eventually.
I left school with 8 ‘O’ levels (now GCSE’s) at age 16. I am now CEO of a listed company. A levels don’t define you, get out into the world of work and make your way in the world 👍🏻
Of course you are 😂
@@ColdHardToronto Mrs Gump was right…
I got EEF at A level. I did a HND and then a honours degree in engineering and I was awarded a first class. I now earn over 100k per year doing a fun job delivering infrastructure.
Definitely, do not let this define you, I was in the same position last year, and I was beating myself up about it a lot. I didn't get onto my university course and instead did a Cert He health science course at the university and I passed all of the modules exams and have now been accepted to go onto my child nursing studies. One set of results truly does not define all the previously hard work you've put into something; there is always another path when one road gets broken.
Makes no difference, it's a stepping stone to go to the next level of education, college etc, then uni. Aim for literally any Uni in the top 70% and no one will care where you got your degree from, trust me you'll be fine. I did awful at school because I was lazy and didn't care, then I went to college and did average CCC, then Uni, and got a 2:1 in Computer Science, now I'm a full stack developer earning well over twice the UK average and I'm in my 20's. Just don't worry about it
Have patience girl. Ups and downs come in life. Be patient and learn from your mistakes.
lol mainly downs
You are a very brave person for doing that on line. You have your whole life ahead of you and try not to get disheartened. Sometimes you have to fail to appreciate how good it feels when you eventually succeed.
From someone who was in your position not so long ago, let me give you some advice. I really wouldn't worry about re-taking your A levels. Find a university that will potentially accept a lower grade criteria and go straight into your degree. A degree is a degree at the end of the day and there's only ever going to be a handful of universities where it's going to drastically stand out. Once you get your degree it will only be useful to get your first job and then it will only be your experience that employers will actually care about. This is all coming from someone who got Ds and Es in his A levels but now has a 2:1 bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and has climbed his way up the corporate ladder working his dream job in power electronics. Chin up.
Huge congrats I got E and D's and planning to do aerospace
If only the system was that forgiving. You’re an anomaly.
As someone who has worked for years, I have a degree, but not one single employer has ever asked me for my school exam results.
yh but with her alevel results she’s not able to get into the uni she desires.. and whatever job ur applying too, they will definitely take into account what uni went too!
Probably because you have a degree
MAYA HAVE AN AMAZING TIME IN YOUR GAP YEAR!!
A Gap Year is a great choice, and your maturity at the end of this video shows how much of a fighter you are!! "A setback is a setup for a comeback!!" 💪
its okay, I'm in the same position right now, resitting my AS levels and I am doing a gap year currently. I just wanted to tell you that it might be hard but its going to be all worth it in the end, passing or failing if god has a plan for you in this life, one way or another fail or pass the A-levels, you're going to get what you want. please take care and don't let it dishearten you, lets work hard while also taking care of ourselves. 💜
Beyond getting accepted into uni these grades mean nothing for your life whatsoever. And the unis demanding higher grades won't necessarily give you a high quality education, just a prestigious piece of paper. Signed, a teacher
I had a similar experience (wont tell you how many years ago lol). The hardest thing I did was dust myself off get back up and decide to repeat my year and have another try. You have already been brave by doing this video online ... Decide where you want to head and focus on the prize outcome at the end. Dont let people put you down or try to make fun or make you feel you are less.
Whatever you decide to do I wish you luck and lots of sheer grit and determination as it wont be the last time you fail at something. Failure is not a bad thing. I have learnt more from things I got wrong than those I got right.
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Thank you for posting this! Perfectly illustrates how the education system makes us obsessed with grades often to the detriment of actual learning and lived experience. There’s a whole world out there and while this all seems important right now you’ll find your path. Even if resitting your exams is what you feel you must do, trust the universe and you may find that time away from that environment will help you on your way 🙏 I wish you well.
Set backs happen , its part of life . Recollect , Make a plan , put in the work nd go for it. You ll get it. Good luck🙌🙌
The Year I spent retaking my A levels was the best time ever. I still got into medical school, made the best life long friends because of the year I entered. I thought it was the worst day ever but fate is in charge. I can’t say I was as well adjusted within 2 hours, perhaps 2 weeks when I discovered the 8 others from my school retaking with me! Enjoy your year, everything happens for a reason, we just don’t get to find out why for a while! Good luck 😊
Don't worry, I completely failed my A-Levels, and I mean COMPLETELY failed, not even a U! I got myself up and did a Foundation course, used that as a stepping stone to a better university and now am a senior manager for an Investment Bank. It's been a long while but use it to better yourself and wish you all the best.
You just randomly popped up on my feed but good luck. My advice for what it's worth: Work like hell this year, don't go travelling or any of that crap, securing your future is more important, then you'll have all your 20's to go travelling if you want. If you have predicted ABB then you can get it, and those grades will get you into a Russell Group uni (which are the only ones worth going to). If you can then get a tutor then do, or maybe one for each subject but I appreciate cost might be a limitation (however given uni is £10,000's it amazes me how many people won't pay £50 a week for a tutor to actually get in!) and make sure they know what your target grade is. There's no point beating around the bush, you will have to put in loads of work to get those grades, but I know from my own A-Level and uni experience (and others) that if you put in the work, you absolutely will get the grades. Good luck again!
I failed all my gcse's at secondary school, and now I'm a successful businessman.
Being one of those generic "businessmen" is the dream for me. Being involved in different companies simultaneously while working for none of them full time, making plenty of money.
Can't lie, it is very appealing. I know people who've gone down that path in life and they're minted, nice cars, big houses, plenty of free time and generally just chilled.
I have run a fairly prestigious PhD programme at a university in the UK for a number of years now and the thing that would amaze you is how many of the people that are successful on it have had quite untraditional routes getting there and their journey though undergraduate and masters. My one word of advice would be to turn what some might see as a weakness into a strength, learn something, whatever that might be about yourself.. keep in mind STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
I had this moment when I was about 18. I got held back in school, blocked from opportunities and had no intention of going to Uni. Anyway, failing near everything completely changed my work ethic and I've had top grades since. I started Uni at 27, age really doesn't matter. Being older actually helps relieve the social pressures if anything. A gap year sounds like a solid plan for you. Road bumps are expected but things normally work out in the end.
hey im sorry to see you this upset, i was in the same scenario last year. Although it feels like the world is over, i promise you its not. I took a gap year, went travelling, made new experiences, and retook, now im starting my degree apprenticeship in september so i promise you it all works out in the end!
Please don’t worry about re-sitting and taking a slightly more scenic route through your academic studies. I sat my exams for Politics at the end of Year 13 and wasn’t happy with my grade. I re-sat Politics again the following year, alongside my other two subjects. So, in total, I spent 3 years at Sixth Form. I achieved grades I was much happier with and got into my dream Uni. Since then, I have changed academic pathway and, at 20 years old, will be going back into Year 1 this September. I will be studying a different subject at a different Uni. Although my academic journey so far hasn’t been ideal, I am happy and really looking forward to this upcoming year. Hope this offers some reassurance!
If you were excited and ready to start uni next year and are deciding to take a gap year and re-take your A-Levels purely because you didn't like your grades, I would seriously urge you to reconsider. Take it from me, as someone that has worked in HR & Talent for many years, employers don't care that much about your A Levels compared to your degree result. And even then, degree results don't count for much. What you do in the real world (professionally and voluntary, references, your portfolio, presentation skills and practical achievement) count for so so much more. Kids are brainwashed into thinking stupid results on a bit of paper mean a huge amount. If you can get a spot on a course that excites you at a uni that you like via clearing, think about pushing on and just getting started with your degree. You can't bring back time, and exams are utterly overrated. I've lost count of the number of the "professional failures" I have come across in life that have sparkling A level and degree results. The winning traits are having a good level of intellectual and emotional intelligence allied with persistence, a great attitude and resilience. Wish you good luck and stay strong ... you have an amazing life ahead of you. Don't let a few stupid grades define you because trust me, they're pretty worthless.
Thank you Sir for sharing your advice..appreciate it
Don’t worry I got absolutely nothing from school. I ended up in the right place at the right time, and became a forensic scientist fully qualified and a degree, for 30 years
I was like you some years back
Take it as a challenge and let your drawbacks be your strenght
I failed mine and resat - am now a partner in a law firm ! It's a life lesson also the nonsense Covid and grade boundaries led to a lot of students missing top grades so don't worry just take a break and then refocus .
when did you write ur a/l
@@WilliamLi-nd4lz ?
You should definitely appeal in case they made a mistake or got you mixed up with another student. It happens more often than you'd think - I know someone who got given a C by mistake and when they double checked, it turned out they should have got an A. So it's definitely worth checking! Especially if you feel like you should have got higher marks
Massive respect for posting this
Crazy where life takes you, i promise that you'll look back at this in one year in a much more favourable situation and think about how much has changed for the better
8 years on and it's quite mental, i didn't think i'd be where i am but it feels good - you've got this!
It may seem like a big deal now, but when you're much older, you'll look back and laugh. You are destined for greatness. Don't let some letters on a screen define you. Take care. God bless.
Hey Maya! You are in the exact same situation as I was 2 years ago. I also didn't get the grades I wanted the first time around and decided to take a gap year and resit my A-Levels again at the end, and honestly it was the best decision I made. A-Levels are so much easier the second time around and it gives you time to think about what you want to do afterwards and really process your thoughts a little more compared to the previous 2 years. Now I just finished my first year in a Russel group uni doing a course I never considered until my gap year and I am loving it :) This could be the best thing that has happened to you so try not to be disheartened, go prove everybody wrong and show you can do it!
Trust me, A-levels feel like the be all and end all at this time in your life, but they're not. The world is still very much your oyster. You will be fine I promise.
This video got recommended to me somehow. I may don't live in UK but i went to British international school in my country. I got 1 Bs, 2 Cs, 2 Ds and 4 Es in GCSEs. Probably not a good result, but i never gave up. I unexpectedly got 2 As and 2 A*s in A Levels (i did 4 subjects). Still, i didn't get into a good university I've dreamt of even if i met the eligibility criteria of A Levels result but not eligibility criteria of GCSE result that would forever hunt my future i thought. However, i got into the university i originally didn't want to enter. It was considered to be an average university according to the nation's standards. I thought i had no future but 5 years later, i was really wrong. I met the most hardworking, the most intelligent and the sweetest people there. I finally overcame my biases, and I'm glad that i got an opportunity to study in this university. Now, I'm working as a Software Developer at the company that's really wholesome. It's paying me well. I also can't believe how happy i am. I got my home, my gaming computer i always dreamt of, my pets and many things I never imagined in my life. Please, don't be upset. Be clear in your thoughts, make effective plans and work on finding "smart pathways" for a success. You don't need best grades to get the future you want ❤
Congrats, I also find it stupid how Gcse grades can effect your life this much even while getting *SUPER* good grades like you mentioned in A levels. Luckily I achieved a 7 (A) in Gcse maths so I was able to go ahead and do my desired degree at my desired university.
But imo you should have been given the opportunity to go to that uni
All these negative comments are sad to see. Hope you are doing well
Everyone fails something at one time or another. I think Zig Ziglar said, "failure is an event; not a person". When you've gotten over your upset feelings (which is a normal reaction, by the way), try and figure out what you could have done better, and use that knowledge to have a better crack next time.
Thanks for posting your experiences. Sorry this has happened to you. This is just a set-back. Failure happens to everyone. If you have the courage and strength to post your exam results, you've got more than enough courage and strength to successfully tackle this hurdle and then move to the next part of your life. Good luck!
"I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." Michael Jordan
I flunked my a-levels and was going to resit - my advice - don't bother - find a uni that accepts your grades, and go and study there. It will make almost certainly zero difference to your life outcomes.
I went to a so -called lesser uni, met some wonderful friends, did a fantastic course, then went on to do a masters.....its your work after uni that defines you.
Absolutely spot on. Great advice.
depends on the grades u actually got and the course u wanna do so sometimes u have to resit
I got 2x Cs and 1x B for my A levels, got yelled at all week by my parents but somehow ended up getting into a top 30 Uni through clearing + landed a job in Finance after graduating (it was a fixed term contract for a year as I had nothing to lose and just wanted to start working and get experience). I then found a perm job 1 year later for a massive globally known professional services firm in Central London and am still with them to this current day. Grades doesn't always mean everything as it's your work ethic and how far you're willing to go to build yourself up through work experience too that counts.
Crazy how your parents yelled at you for passing decently with CCB, My parents even said that they would be happy if i got just above average which was BCC or BBC. I wasn't aiming for that of course and i got AAB luckily which meant i could go to a brussel group without clearing and my parents were also extremely happy and celebrated.
I honestly think it sucks that many dont have the same supportive parents like I do.
Glad that you managed to still get into a brussel group and then getting a very good job
This video was me in 2017, I was predicted AAB and got BBE.
Now im 25, I have a 1st class degree and im a 2nd year grad entry medical student!
I promise things get better and do work out. It took me years to come to peace with my results, but you're worth is not defined by grades. You got this xx
I left school with average results in 1983 and I wanted to do was become a truck driver. After a few van driving jobs, at the age of 21 I got my HGV LGV license and began a 10 year career as a long distance truck driver in the UK. 6 years of that was driving tankers carrying hazardous chemical waste from industrial companies to either treatment plants, landfill or incinerators. Loved it. I also did 3 years for Eddie Stobarts. At the age of 31, I changed careers and became an aircraft refueller at Manchester Airport for Shell. It was a dream job for me as I love aeroplanes. After a few months into this, I decided that my ultimate dream would be to become a Commercial Pilot, so I trained part time for 6 years, spent £55,000 to get my license and after 9 years as a refueller and at the age of 39, I became a Commercial Pilot for Thomas Airways based at Manchester flying Boeing 737s. After 3 years, I was made redundant and took a job for Qatar Airways based in Doha Qatar flying their Airbus A320s. This was in 2010 and I’ve been here ever since. In 2015 I became a Captain. So I left school with average results, I have done 3 different careers paths and I would not change a single thing. School results may help, but they are not the be all and end all. You don’t need good school results to succeed in life, you need determination and belief in yourself. Never give up and remember, as life goes on, the ambitions you have now may change as you get older. Regards Robert from Bury Manchester UK presently living in Qatar in the Middle East
Now that Sir is one hell of a career path ! You don't need me to tell you well done but Bloody Well Done Man !
Your journey from truck driver to commercial pilot is incredibly inspiring. It shows that determination and hard work can turn any dream into reality. Congratulations on your achievement! It’s my big dream to become an airline pilot, but the costs of doing PPL,CPL, and ATPL are kind of expensive, so after my A Levels I’m planning for a degree and doing a well paid job so I can save the required amount of money for those licenses.
oh bless ☹️ I know that feeling of getting grades that were so unexpected even though you’ve shown so much dedication to your courses! I truly hope you achieve the grades you want the next coming year, I’m cheering you on 😁
Maya, you’re smart, articulate and thoughtful. And your grades, while disappointing to you, are not bad at all. Truth is you can probably do a degree this year but it’s not a bad idea to take time off and resit.
1). Use your time to travel, maybe learn a language.
2). Consider working for your MP, or intern at some unique places. See what’s on offer working for government or the big tech firms.
3). You probably know your A Level material so think about what can give you the edge to give you a better grade over your peers. Don’t underestimate exam technique. Also see what it takes to apply to the top universities aside from grades. Maybe it’s also outstanding contributions to community or your town.
4). To make you stand out consider writing a book or start your own podcast, do something different before you head to university which you will.
You’re already exceptional- don’t worry, you’ll be fine. I failed an important exam but it was a bad moment at a bad time and didn’t define me. I bounced back, you will too!
Life takes you so many places. Seriously no matter what you’ll move on and it will end up okay!
Good Greetings Miss Maya. I'm sorry that you're struggling with this kind of situation. I can understand how soul shattering it can feel that you apply so much efforts only to see that bad grade at the end. But I do believe that you'll be able to turn this around and succeed with MUCH better grades soon enough. I'm so very proud of you for all the wonderful things you said at the end. I wish you all the best. YOU GOT THIS!
Don't worry about it, 38 yr old here and all I've got is high school education. As the late Jim Rohn put it, "formal education makes you a living, self-education makes you a fortune". Keep that in mind for as long as you live.
So brave and inspirational for you to post this after personal disappointment. I had several setbacks to in my academic career, & missed a year. I graduated at 23, and then passed my chartered accountant professional exams. I carved out a wonderful life for myself and now live in New York.
I know by your character Maya you are heading for a great career and fantastic life. Opportunity will come your way so don’t let this setback define you. Instead look back on this video and say that was me then, but look at me now.
Love your attitude, you picked yourself up and thought of a solution that suits you. You’ll go far in the world with an attitude like that, don’t worry about these exam results, they don’t define you.
Is it just me or are the grade boundaries this year absolutely horrific???? I do not know a single person that didn't get lower than what they thought. I was predicted a B and a C and i got a D and an E
I left school with Zero GCSE's and Alevels. I went back to college age 25 and had to sit them all again. I did and I got top marks. You can do this.
That was many years ago and i'm now on a very highly paid job.
But didn't those grades affect your acceptance into jobs?
Also, I'm happy for you
@@nufailanoon I’ve never in my life been asked what A levels I got in my job.
A levels were a stepping stone to my degree in computer science. Nothing else. My degree got me my first Job.
After that experience and professional certifications got me through my career. I’ve never been out of work in 30 years. Gotta keep learning and taking exams.
Which is why A levels grades should not be a worry. Use them to get into the University you want and that’s it.
@pataleno, could I ask what jobs u did ?
I'm on the same boat
@@patalenoSo if a levels affect your university decisions AND course selection, then they do, somewhat, affect what degree you can do.
@@derpy9452 well. You can get two B,s or two As . You can still do the same degree at an other university who take two Bs and get a first class degree.
The employer is looking for the degree not A levels.
Big hugs. I got ABB but flopped in my degree, getting a 2:2. I was inconsolable when I got the result. After my degree I took time out to do a bit of travel and also did an internship abroad. That experience opened many doors and I am now thriving in my career.
The important thing is to know that you still have many options available to you. Life has a way of working things out :)
You are an incredibly brave young woman to post this. It will help others . I was heartbroken for you watching this. Good luck for the future and enjoy your gap year.
You've got this. This is the situation I was in last year and now I'm where I wanted. It's the bravest decision to accept resitting. Good luck!!
Exams are not a true test of intelligence, they are a memory game. You'll do great in whatever you pursue in life
it’s okay girl! one failed exam won’t decide your future, you can always improve and you defo got this!❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing. It's very refreshing to see someone show themselves in such an honest way. Good luck in your future endeavors. You have the right attitude to succeed in whatever you decide.
Uni graduate here, dont worry about getting into a top uni for most jobs, not sure about if it matters much for medical peeps but anything else as long as the uni is accredited, it will count all the same, youll all get the same piece of paper in the end. Good luck
It is not the end of the world. I achieved a chemistry degree aged 27. Sometime things take longer than you want but you can still get there.
This is coming from a 24 yr old who has finished Uni and is working the career I aimed for. It's SO normal for people not to get A levels on their first try. You'll realise your course is full of people of different ages and backgrounds of how they got there. In the moment, when you're living in an A level bubble, it can feel like you're the only one who didn't make it but when you see it relative to a larger group, you'll realise all that health destroying stress was for nothing, seriously! Look after yourselves
At my uni i got AAB, and in fact I felt worse, A majority of people passed with triple A's and A*'s so it made me feel like i was the dumb one.... So that might not apply to everyone.
Also if anyone does get into a brussel group uni, just ignore what everyone says and what they got, focus on passing and you will be in a much better mental state, I realise that now.
I ended up making excuses 'Oh I'm just not smart enough to understand this and that' which caused me to literally give up and barely pass
that took strength and character to post that up... that shows the type of person you are.... you will do very well in life... stay strong !!
Listen my little angel im 74 and did my A levels 50 years ago , what iv dicovered since then is that 50% of what i learned was absolutely useless but the real problem i have is i dont know which 50% . Love and respect ❤👍
i flunked my IGCSEs (for the 2nd time now) with Ds and Es, and a B in geo and i feel like sh&t. i had dreams of going to A level and going to Uni but i guess it is what it is and my life is ruined. the light inside of me is dying. at least you have your GCSEs. you'll be ok Maya❤
Exams cannot ruin your life!! There is more to life than GCSEs and A levels!! Don't give up!!
Exam results are the most brutal and honest feedback you can get about your life path. This is not the right path for you. That dream of a life is "ruined ", but it wasn't right for you, you weren't suited to it. That's OK. There are a million other paths available to you. Stay open minded, flexible and positive. ❤
Life isn’t ruined, just adjusted.
Heya lovely. I'm unsure if this helps, but I didnt do my A level exams due to medical issues. I did discover that some universities do their own 'access' courses that take about 2 months and are usually free. I did mine at Edge Hill University, but quite a few offer them. It was the best thing that happened to me, and I was even given a £1000 scholarship for my commitment to the course. If you have any questions, or if this interests you, please feel free to reach out.
This is not the end of your journey; this is the beginning. Best of luck, my lovely, you'll smash it. Oh, and I'm proud of you, genuinely. It takes a hell of a lot of resilience to accept when something doesn't go to plan, and then adapt, overcome, and create plan B. Be proud of yourself. Often, our perceived failures turn into our greatest strengths.
You need to have a word with the teachers who told you were doing fine for ABB . If there's no good explanation for these results then find another sixth form college
Eh shit happens. I was predicted A*AC (or AAB but they decided to weight my language prediction as A* ahead of university application). In the end I got CCD and remark to CCC lol. It was partly completely wrong exam question predictions, nerves, and the cohort that year generally over achieving so it made boundaries really hard😅
You didn’t fail.
You only fail when you stop trying, so pick yourself back up, dust off your knees and get back to it.
I'm deeply impressed you have put this out there to show people that if you do not get the results you hoped for that your life doesn't just end, there are always options. Its upsetting but you can move on. I got terrible results at school but went on the further and higher education and eventually gained a degree, maybe thats your path and maybe not, but I wish you well. doors open to those that graft, and its entirely possible to work hard and just not perform on the day, keep going, good things will happen.
It’s okay girl, as long as you tried your best you should have no regrets, I wish you all the best in the future ❤
In 1977 I took my mock a level in pure maths, I achieved 2 out of 80 which was rather generously upgraded to 3%. My maths teacher suggested I try some other subject as maths wasn’t for me. A year later I gained my first employment in a Bank, some years down the line I became a bank manager. Don’t worry, hang in there, life normally works out fine.