UK folks'll know what I'm on about. Today, thousands of children like me received the news of how they performed in their public exams.

I thought I'd share my results with you, and a couple of naked pics, since I have no shame.

Here they are:

English Language A*
French A*
SpanishA*
Maths A* (really pleased with this result )
Latin A*
Single Award Science A
Double Award Biology A (I dropped physics and chemistry)
English Literature A
Graphic Design A

Leaving me with a total of 9 GCSEs

I also took some AS Levels, but only half of them, and I do the other half this winter, I think:

French Listening 90/90
French Oral 76/90
Human Geography 79/90

Any other orgers who just got their results? Don't be shy - post 'em! Congratulations to everyone!
[Edited 8/25/05 8:45am]

Excellent results Ben!

You're clearly a smart young man. Did you find it easy? A-levels aren't too different and you need to apply the same attitude to them. There's nothing mysterious about what it takes to do well. It's unexciting and hardly challenging but I'm sure you'll do well in those and go to study at a notable university. What a scholar!

I would be interested in learning your thoughts on the subjects and overall difficulty of the coursework and exams, if you've time. Call it a curious fascination of mine.

Anyways, well done! Bloody brilliant results!

fantasti results!

What are you going to do now? Do you know?

Fauxie said:

Thanks.

GCSEs are a waste of time, no test of intelligence, just what you can repeat - and they get easier every year. Our maths teacher gave us an O-Level paper from the 70s and by god that was tough, yet today's GCSEs are supposed to be of an equal standard
However, it would be a huge mistake to assume they're going to be easy, because then you're guarenteed to fail - I put in all the work I put in for our internal school exams which are much harder, and it really helped. My friend who didn't got a B in Biology, which is regarded as poor by Eton
Coursework's a waste of time - a needless accessory to an exam, teaches you nothing other than how to copy down what your teacher says.

I could go into more detail if you want, but essentially, the sooner the british exam system changes, the better.

And thanks for the praise

French Oral


Where are those pictures you promised??!!







Oh and btw
congratulations

Reincarnate said:

Now? 6th form and onto A-Levels then University

And thanks

well done brain !!!!

Natisse said:

Goodie two shoes.






Thank god there weren't those pics you spoke of.

p0pstar said:

you invaded my dream

Spookymuffin said:

explanation please

jerseykrs said:

I thought it'd ruin the mood if my results were followed by pictures of my tallywhacker.

Wow, really excellent, my hat is off for you!

Spookymuffin said:

No, that level of detail is fine. Nothing's changed then. How do you feel about studying your A-Levels? I don't think I'd be too excited about 2 more years of recalling learnt facts and repeating the teacher's views, but I guess in some ways that only makes it easier and serves as perfect preparation for university! Of course, I'm not belittling your commitment and effort since you don't get the grades you did simply by turning up. I couldn't apply myself hardly at all to the extent you clearly did, but you played the game, put in the hard work and excelled at every subject. What A-levels do you think you'll study? Where do your interests lie? Pardon me for all the curiosity.

Again, congratulations on your brilliant results!
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Fauxie said:

heh, no probs.

I'm doing French, Spanish, Economics and Maths at A-Level - see where that's going? I'm definitely more artistic than scientific, if you know what I mean. I'm only doing Maths because I want to do my degree in Economics, and that requires Maths A-Level.

I've heard from the guys in upper 6th that A-Level is quite a step from AS-Level these days, that said they're all pot-head crazy mofos, so I take their words with a pinch of salt.

Any more questions? You got an open-book here

Spookymuffin said:

Ah, I'm actually thinking of doing a little distance learning soon in the field of Economics. Maths is going to be the sticking point (I didn't take it at A-Level) so I'll likely end up doing something similar to you in order to be able to take that subject at undergraduate level.

Great idea as far as what to study at uni. What do you intend to do ultimately? Here I go with the questions again.

Actually, from what I remember A-levels were really a very manageable continuation. It may have changed though, and I would be interested to find out if that's the case. I was always rather apathetic about it all, but here in Thailand the minister for education has outlined a new initiative regarding high school education to move away from the learning by rote system and that's led me to think about it all in more detail of late. To really be tested is the greatest of joys in education.

Fauxie said:

A-Levels got hard in the 60-70s, easier in the 80's and, recently, harder again so that universities could have some sort of differential between students as they're having a tough time with acceptance these days, as I'm sure you've heard.

Post uni I want a job I enjoy, but I also want one that's secure and pays well since I want a family and a nice lifestyle, which no matter what people says, requires an above-average wage. Mergers and Aquisitions looked like good fun, but perhaps a bit heavy at times. The Games Industry is a really good one that I'd like to get into, especially since I know a fair bit about gaming. I may have to sacrifice some enjoyment in order to get the money I want, though. We'll see. In an ideal world I'll be a film director. But I'm going to make sure I do damn well in my qualifications so that I can fall back into a semi-decent job should my dream go to pot.

Good work

Felicidades Ben
Supongo que ahora entiendes el español perfectamente

AndGodCreatedMe said:

...thanks, mum

Spookymuffin said:

Don't call me like that in public

PANDURITO said:

si, si - creo que es mas facil que frances, lo que es bastante dificil como aprender sobre todo el gramario.

I would have bunged in the accents if I knew how to, and I don't know if Gramario's a word - but how's that otherwise? i've not spoken any spanish since june - so that took some effort

Spookymuffin said:

Well, in the end you've just got to do well at whatever subject you do (economics right?) at that level and then you can do whatever you want from there. I gave up my degree to move out here, but I'll get my degree, even if it's not in the subject that is my passion (philosophy). If you get your degree you can do anything after that - post-grad, masters, doctorate - and the world will be your proverbial oyster. I envy you for your youth, and ultimately even if you went from your degree into employment you shouldn't ever simply turn your back on education as furthering that in your mid 20's could allow for exciting and potentially rewarding career opportunities. The whole thing just fascinates me, I'm afraid. Wholesale changes are happening in education here in Thailand and at the same time I'm planning to go back into the system in the UK.

Spookymuffin said:

Excelente, pero se dice Gramática

You can always ask me if in doubt

Fauxie said:

on a less intelectual note - come meet me if you come to study in the UK Looks like we could have long DMCs.
And I agree with you, and you're advice has been taken. I think to maximise what I can do with my life, I'm going to go to the NYFA (New York Film Academy) during my gap year, that way i won't have to go to school again after Uni and the world will indeed be my bitch for a few years.

PANDURITO said:

DAMN! I've forgotten how to decline Ayudar in the preterite.

Oh well, I'll just say:

gracias.

Spookymuffin said:

Sounds great!

DMCs? Oh, deep and meaningful conversations? I feel old now and I'm only 24!

I won't be studying on location the UK, but rather overseas from Thailand. However, I am planning on getting my wife a visa for next summer and coming over for a holiday for a month or so, and I'd be happy to meet you then for some DMCs.

So are you one of those "looks good on paper" kind of school boys

Fauxie said:

Sorry - teenager linguo, I was trying not to slip any in, but did

At least you have the intelligence to figure it out, some mum's just stare at me like dMC? looking very unimpressed.