dancing cloud Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 It's that time of year again. Fingers, toes, paws and claws crossed for everyone involved, including my twin nephews . My sister-in-law and I both agree that waiting for someone else's results is more stressful than waiting for your own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Good luck! My son is getting his this afternoon! I just hope he doesn't have too many to retake next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Been there etc and prob be doing it all again in a few years. Good luck to everyones offspring, and relatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Work colleague's daughter did not quite get the grades she needed for her choice of university , but has got ACC so will get a place through clearing. Means a short period of uncertainty and yet more interviews, though I'm sure it will all be worthwhile. No news from my nephews yet ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Good news! One nephew got first choice uni and other nephew got second choice . Both very happy Family celebration ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I have avoided posting anything about the application process and A levels until it was all over in case I jinxed something! YS managed to get 2 interviews and 2 offers for Medicine at Newcastle and St Georges in London in the Autumn and he go the grades today and so it off to Newcastle to do Medicine All very stressful but am delighted I no longer have children in school and soon will have no children at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thats a scary thought isnt it Chuckymama! We will be there in 2 years when youngest goes to uni. Mind you, it will only be quiet for a year before the eldest is back Anyhoo, ds is pleased with his marks. A,A,B The B is an A2 so he will be retaking that next year. So proud of him. Well done to all of your clever kids, whatever their marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Woooooohoooooooooooo!! Very happy and proud Mummy here, ABC , place for Westminster uni for media degree, deferred til 2018 to see if she needs it, meanwhile very very busy doing work experience, applying for apprenticeships with media organisations, itv,C4 and lots more, very exciting !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Another proud mum here; Rosie reaped the rewards of 2 years of hard slog, and got A*, A*, B. She has unconditional offers from all of her choices, but looks to be sticking with Edinburgh. I couldn't be prouder of her! She will be reading Zoology and wants to concentrate on marine conservation after a year of travelling, working here, and working on a conservation project abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Godson got three A* so off to Exeter and history! Dread the whole thing when it comes round to my two....nerve shredding or what!!!? Congrats to all those who have worked their socks off and those who have supported them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Snapdragon, it's not that bad, quite fun at times! ED did media ( v exciting and current), history and English, which for me are all great subjects so we've had lots of really good debates, discussions over the last 2 years. Then alongside all this, they are growing up and maturing into young adults which is really wonderful too. It does come with its aargh moments, but that is all part of it I think. Now when YS comes into this era, I might be pulling my hair out as maths and science aren't my strength !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Well done to all those who now have their results and great to see so many with offers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Congratulations all round! I still can't believe little Rosie is all grown up and off to University! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 So many people with great news . Very well done everyone Maybe all that intelligence is something to do with keeping chickens ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I put it down to the eggs consumed My YD only had one AS this year, she got a C and was disappointed, she was hoping for a B, the whole group got low grades, so remarks are on the cards, she had been getting As in practice papers on the run up to the exam. She wants to get into mental health in some form or another, if anyone has any experience of this and know if she can do it by apprenticeship etc. I would be grateful for any information. Well done all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) Congratulations all round! I still can't believe little Rosie is all grown up and off to University! Yeh, well I still think of you as a 13 year old!!!! Here's a photo of her with her best mate (Rosie is on the right) Edited August 23, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I hope you mean the girl on the right Clare because otherwise it's spooky because she is sooooo like you!!! :-0 x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Golly yes, thanks Sophie! Corrected my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 She's lovely Clare x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 She is stunning, beauty and brains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 And the good news keeps coming! Work colleague's daughter has got a place at Sheffield via clearing . She's absolutely thrilled, as it was a unversity she'd wanted to apply to intially but didn't think she'd get the grades to go there. Funny how things work out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 A belated 'Well Done' to everyone on their A level results. I'm not sure where the last 5 years has gone, which was when I collected mine, and the first year of my PhD is nearly over now too, and I'm in the midst of attempting to design another year of field trials, both here (Norwich), Herfordshire and France...Busy!!! Special well done to Rosie too Clare, I can't believe she's that old already, as wasn't she only just starting secondary when I met you that one time?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I think she was younger than that Liz. Good luck with your choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
