A levels and their examinations are a crucial part of the U.K.\u2019s education system, forming the basis for admission into the majority of universities. However, evidence shows that many candidates do not achieve the grades that they need. A study by the Centre for Education Research and Policy into AQA data found that 43% of all A level candidates resit at least one of their units. [1]. It\u2019s almost a rite of passage for many candidates to breathe, recollect, and thereafter retake their A levels after their initial try. However, a question that we often hear from students looking to enrol and resit their A levels at Greene\u2019s is: how do the universities themselves view A level retakes? This article will explain all of the ins and outs of UCAS & A level retakes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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