A-Level Results Day 2024
Time’s almost up! The A-Level results for 2024 are just around the corner, and with roughly 135,000 students in the UK having sat the exams in June 2024, we understand the anticipation and nerves. If you have younger siblings who are awaiting their GCSE results, make sure to check our post on GCSE Results Day 2024.
This blog will help you traverse this experience and make the most of A-Levels result day 2024. Are you prepared for what comes next? What are you most looking forward to or anxious about on results day?
When is my A-Levels Results Day?
A-Levels result day is scheduled for Thursday, 15 August 2024. On this day, the wait will be over for the students who finally get to see how well their hard work paid off. Here are the key details:
Date: Thursday, 15 August 2024
Time: Results are typically available from 8:15 AM onwards.
Schools and colleges typically open early on results day to distribute results to students. It’s advisable to confirm the exact opening times with your school, as they can vary.
How to Check Your A-Levels Result?
Regular Candidates
If you have given your CIEs through your school or college, they will provide the result for you on the result day.
Private Candidate
Approximately 10 days before the CIE results, private candidates will receive an email with the login details for checking their results. They can use the login details to check their results on the result day through the results portal.
What are the Grading System and Boundaries?
The A-Level grading system remains unchanged, with passing grades ranging from A* to E. If a student does not achieve a passing grade, they will receive an F or G.
Here’s the A-Level grade and corresponding PUM (Percentage Uniform Mark) range:
| Grade | PUM Range (%) |
|---|---|
| A* | 90–100 |
| A | 80–89 |
| B | 70–79 |
| C | 60–69 |
| D | 50–59 |
| E | 40–49 |
What will I need on the Result Day?
University and Application Details:
- Your UCAS number and details of any conditional offers.
- University contact numbers, including UCAS and Clearing numbers.
Research and Questions:
- Notes from researching universities and courses, with questions prepared for course tutors.
- Your personal statement and GCSE results are for reference.
Essential Supplies:
- A fully charged mobile phone and its charger.
- A notepad and pen for taking notes.
How do your Grades translate into UCAS Points?
Although you get a grade in A-Levels, these grades are converted into UCAS points. So each grade will have a corresponding UCAS point. Here’s the table with the A-Level grades and their corresponding UCAS points:
| Grade | UCAS Points |
|---|---|
| A* | 56 |
| A | 48 |
| B | 40 |
| C | 32 |
| D | 24 |
| E | 16 |
Universities typically set a minimum threshold of UCAS points that students must meet to be eligible for admission. You can use UCAS’s official points calculator by clicking here.
If You’ve Met Your Grade Expectations, here’s what to do:
First of all, Congratulations. Meeting your grade expectations is a huge accomplishment and a milestone in your career. If you are considering opting for university, here are the steps you need to take:
UCAS Hub
The UCAS Hub is an online platform provided by the UCAS where all the information regarding universities and further options after the A-Levels can be accessed. Access the UCAS Hub to finalize and confirm your university placement.
Prepare for University
Begin preparing for university by arranging accommodation, gathering necessary documents, and planning your finances.
If You’ve Not Met Your Grade Expectations:
If you haven’t met your grade expectations, don’t worry—it’s not the end of the world! You still have plenty of options to consider other universities. You can opt for clearing.
Clearing
In simple terms, Clearing is designed for students whose results didn’t meet their expectations or who wish to change their chosen courses. UCAS( University and College Admission Services) provides Clearing as a backup option, where universities with available vacancies are listed on the UCAS Hub. Students can match their UCAS points with each university’s minimum requirements.
How to Appeal My A-Level Results?
If you think that your grades are not marked correctly or there has been an error in marking your grade, there are some steps you can take.
Talk to Your Peers
It is advisable to consult your peers and check if anyone is also unsatisfied with their results as well. Sharing this concern with your school teachers will also be a good option. If there are a lot of students who think they should have received a higher grade, likely, that the Cambridge board has actually made a mistake in marking. However, this is very unlikely and you should keep that in mind.
Consult Your School
If you are sure that the Cambridge Board has made a mistake in marking your exam, immediately consult your school and after a meeting with your teachers they will contact the Cambridge Board for re-checking your paper. Keep in mind that after re-checking your paper, your grade can go up, stay the same, or even go down.
FAQs
How to Find Your A-Levels Result Online?
If you have the login details, go to the official Cambridge website and you can check your results through the result portal.
How long is an as-level result valid?
Cambridge International AS Level marks can be carried forward towards a full A Level twice within 13 months.
What does “no result” mean in Cambridge?
“NO RESULT” can be issued due to the absence of the student for a part or the whole exam. It can also be due to a decision not to issue a result for another reason.
What to do after A-Levels?
There are a few options you can pursue after A-Levels;
- Getting a Job
- Apprenticeships
- Taking a Gap Year
- Pursuing Further Education
When are A-Levels exams in October/November 2024?
The A-Levels October/November session will start from 30th September and it will end on 15th November. You can check the exact dates of your exams by clicking here.
