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Repeat leaving cert students 2014
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I remember doing my leaving cert for the first time back in 2011, and knowing I hadn't done that well. However, the thing was I didn't really know what I wanted to do in college. I ended up with something around 280 and an offer from DKIT for computing if I recall correctly. Now I didn't really want to do the course so I met with my principal and career-guidance teacher to discuss options.
The guidance teacher tried to convince be that a PLC was the best option, but I wasn't sure. I had my heart set on multimedia or journalism in DCU, but the thing was I didn't do higher level English, and I have literally no idea why - the teacher didn't like me and convinced me I wasn't good enough for higher-level so I went along with it. I decided that I wanted to go back and do higher level English on top of everything else, the problem was it was a brand new course in almost every subject, so I had to squeeze 2 years worth of knowledge into one year. So I said I'd drop a subject, now reflecting back I think I should have dropped Irish, it's very difficult to do a 2 year Irish course in one year. But I went for Maths, having already received a grade that would suffice for most of my needs. So I repeated everything bar Maths - in my case in was English (higher), Irish (ordinary), History (higher), Biology (higher), Geography (higher) and French (higher)
I repeated in my old-school simply because it was easier and I knew some people there. It's hard going back, you're the one that has to put the jumper back on and go in every single day. But to be honest, the year really goes by fast, I mean I remember starting in September and in before I knew it the leaving cert was a week away. My advice is just to go for it, if you repeat in your old school, you'll find you get a lot of leniency - as in the teachers are more sympathetic towards you, they're let things slide etc.. The hardest part is watching all your friends go on and being stuck behind. But you'll get there in the end, if you really want to. Motivation is the key thing; you have to want your ultimate goal and only you can go get it for yourself. I ended up with something around 410 points, which isn't a huge achievement but the thing I was most impressed was proving my principal wrong with regard to English. He told me that it would be difficult for the man himself James Joyce to return and repeat ordinary level English and pass, never mind returning and making the transition to higher level. I did so and achieved a B1 grade without ever reading the entire comparative texts, nor the single texts, so I can only imagine how I would have done had I been around doing higher level for 2 years. I'm now studying journalism in DCU. So any repeats needing any information about anything, just PM me, I've been there, went through it and grabbed my ultimate goal. But bear in mind, repeating doesn't mean you're going to do better, I've heard of people that did worse, so be wary. For the most part, it'll be worth it in 12 months time
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i really wish i'd found this thread earlier!
i'm repeating at the moment in my school and i'm finding it really tough especially with my friends all moving away to dublin and constantly talking about going out which i obviously can't do.
I got 305 last year because I was sick a lot during 5th and 6th year..hopefully going to jump almost 200 points for my course
anyone have any tips for doing a new comparative and poets? is the institute any good for english?0 -
ihate6thyear wrote: »i really wish i'd found this thread earlier!
i'm repeating at the moment in my school and i'm finding it really tough especially with my friends all moving away to dublin and constantly talking about going out which i obviously can't do.
I got 305 last year because I was sick a lot during 5th and 6th year..hopefully going to jump almost 200 points for my course
anyone have any tips for doing a new comparative and poets? is the institute any good for english?
If you look up the syllabus for 2014 your texts might still be on it this year.0 -
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You did very well in general did you?
I got B1s in English, History, German and Economics and B3s in Business and Irish. My Irish and Business teachers were shocking and I don't do HL maths, but think I'm gonna have to repeat OL to meet the entry requirements of Business and Law and International Commerce.
Did anyone else find themselves disappointed with English? Only three in my year managed a B1 and there was a relatively high standard, at least seven or eight worthy of As all year!0 -
RedMickeyMouse wrote: »
I got B1s in English, History, German and Economics and B3s in Business and Irish. My Irish and Business teachers were shocking and I don't do HL maths, but think I'm gonna have to repeat OL to meet the entry requirements of Business and Law and International Commerce.
Did anyone else find themselves disappointed with English? Only three in my year managed a B1 and there was a relatively high standard, at least seven or eight worthy of As all year!
Somewhat similar to myself too many bs for my liking. Completely agree on english it was those who got c's that got a2s and those (me) that were steady as got bs. Life just ain't fair...0 -
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RedMickeyMouse wrote: »Yep, a lad who completely discarded the subject for a year got a B1, bullsh*t of the highest order. Are you repeating in your old school? What are you hoping to do?
Hate that like this is why I'm somewhat for continuous assesment. Yes I am I'm hating not going to a grinds school but its nice to be able to go home and study whenever. Occupational therapy has always been what I wanted to do, you?
How did everyone get on in rechecks?0 -
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ihate6thyear wrote: »My teacher doesn't do that question and he's the chief leaving cert examiner for English so I trust him
What are you hoping to do next year?
So he'd rather you do the 2 part question? Occupational therapy you?0 -
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ihate6thyear wrote: »He doesn't mind but I prefer Q a!
That's what I want to do too are you applying for UCAS?
Oooh race between the both of us so hahah yes how are you finding the application? What colleges are you looking at?0 -
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ihate6thyear wrote: »I haven't really started yet but it's not too bad! University of Ulster and Trinity! I don't really want to leave Ireland..you?
Is ulster not uber expensive though? Looking into Scotland grades are far less! I haven't done much either we've lots of time ya me neither but if it gives a Second option in august then why not 0 -
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ihate6thyear wrote: »Irish English geography music biology and French! Yeah but i really don't want to move away so I'm determined to get TCD!
Were u far off it from last year? Lacking very sort of confidence in myself 0 -
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