A-Level Results 2020 - Stick or Resit?

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We'll look at a number of key areas and questions including: Can you retake your A-levels this year? And where and when can you retake your A-levels?

Obviously Coronavirus has affected results day and of course your A-level results. But don't panic, we can help you to assess your options now - whether you wish you resit your A-levels or are looking to go through clearing, Tutor House can help.

Check out our A-level retake courses [here](https://tutorhouse.co.uk/a-level-retakes "A-level retake courses").

Got your A-Level results - what next?

Not only have A-level results been thrown into chaos, but the university experience has also changed considerably. If you've receieved your A-level results, you’re probably thinking “what next?”. Well the good news is that you do have options. Whatever your decision, think about this as an opportunity.

Remember that these aren’t true exam results. You haven’t had the chance to sit exams, so if the grades you receive aren’t what you were hoping for, or what you need, this does not mean that you are a failure - far from it. The fact you’re reading this and asking yourself “should I retake my A-Levels?” means you’re looking to improve your situation. Predicted results and even mock results seldom match up with actual results, so you shouldn’t look at the grades you’ve been given as any final indication of your knowledge or ability.

Check out a YouTube video here which explains much more:

[A-level Results 2020](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9WOyerFYEE "A-level results advice ")

[A-level Results 2020 - Click to open](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9WOyerFYEE&t=56s "A-level Results 2020 - Click to open")

Can you retake your A-Levels? You sure can!

Let's talk about retaking your A-levels:

Keep in mind that you don’t have to go university straight away. There is still plenty of time to make smart decisions. If your choice is to wait a year then use the time wisely. Resit exams to improve your grades; look for an internship, job or opportunity to volunteer. That’s going to look great on your UCAS application for next year, as well as on your CV.

If you are looking to [retake all three A-Level subjects](https://tutorhouse.co.uk/a-level-retakes "Tutor House - A-level Retakes"), we recommend that you take the entire year for the best chance of success. If it’s just one or two subjects you’re not happy with, a shorter course may work best. We have A-Level retake courses for both. And don’t forget that you will keep the higher grade, so retake courses are a solid option.

University won’t be the same

Another good reason to resit this year is that the university experience you have heard so much about will probably be very different in reality. Freshers Weeks are likely to be cancelled, seminars and lectures will be held remotely, and the opportunity to join societies and sports clubs will be limited. All of this helps create the “magic” of the university experience. It’s not just about the coursework and the fancy robes.

What about Clearing?

Will clearing work for me?

If you are still keen to go to university, this will be one of the better years for clearing. With international student numbers at an all-time low, it’s likely to be the biggest ever. Just make sure that the universities you consider are actually good fits for you, both academically and personally.

The main thing to focus on right now is that you do have time. Stress will not help move things in the right direction. As one of the Class of 2020, it may feel like the world is against you, that your future isn’t going to be as you hoped or planned, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be even better than you ever thought possible. You may not have lost an opportunity, but instead gained some options that come with a break from tradition.

Alex Dyer, Founder and CEO of Tutor House

"Coronavirus has impacted life in unprecedented ways, but no one could have predicted how the pandemic has and will continue to affect the UK education system. As such, A-Level results day 2020 is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. In a last-minute 'bombshell,' it has been announced that students can either opt to go with their mock exam grades or with their predicted grades. But where do we go from here?

This year, for the first time in history, university entries will be granted based on A-Level grades awarded for exams that weren’t actually taken.

As a former teacher, I understand how important these grades are not only to students but also to future employers. A-Level grades follow us all our lives and stay on our CVs throughout our careers. If you’re a student, or indeed a parent, you’ll obviously want these grades to reflect the best of your, or your child’s abilities. Unfortunately, for many students this year, they might not. I've been helping students for 15 years and even this crazy year will not stop me from doing everything I can to ensure students receive the grades that they deserve."

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Alex Dyer

Alex is the founder and director of Tutor House and has a degree in Psychology. He has worked in the educational industry for 14 years; teaching Psychology for 8 years at a school in London. He now runs Tutor House, after setting it up in 2012. Alex still tutors every week, he writes for the Huffington Post and has appeared on the BBC and ITV to discuss educational topics. Alex is an educational consultant and UCAS expert, he’s worked with hundreds of students over the years. He’s obsessed with squash, but is distinctly average.

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