GCSE results day was three days ago now, and I'm now proud to say that I have eight grade 9's and two grade 8's to my name. (8 = A*, 9= A**, for reference)
Wow! Definitely wasn't expecting some of these at all. If I'm honest, I think the grades that I got for History, Religion, Art and Computer Science were deserved - if only I knew how many hours I put into these subjects! Maths and Physics were total surprises, however. By the end of Year 11, maths had become something I couldn't stand to do anymore! I began to give up hope - thankfully, I think all of my efforts I'd put into Year 10 and early Year 11 paid off there. I was honestly expecting to get a lower grade - but I suppose the saying "you get what you deserve" is true, even if Maths had consistently been my worst subject.
My science grades carry the most importance, since I'm planning on doing both Biology and Chemistry at A-level (my Chemistry grade is on another sheet, since I did it in Year 10 - I got a 9!) Little did I know, my English Literature grade would become crucial. The day after GCSE results day, I went to enrolment at college. I, unexpectedly, changed my subjects. I'm no longer taking Law - the teachers at my sixth form convinced me that English Literature was a better option if I'm hoping to pursue Medicine, as it is a facilitating subject. Ideally, I'd be taking Maths as well as Biology and Chemistry, but I know for certain that I wouldn't enjoy Maths at all! I'm just hoping that taking three A-levels is enough to get in for Medicine, I'm going to have to work super hard with work experience and my BMAT. I'm just hoping that I get the same enjoyment from A-level Literature than I did at GCSE.
