How do I get my GCSE results from 2012?
Contact an exam board to get a replacement exam certificate or certified statement of results. You cannot get a replacement certificate for an O level, CSE, GCSE or A level – your exam board will send you a ‘certified statement of results’ instead.
Can employers check GCSE results from 10 years ago?
Employers can verify your GCSE results at any point by contacting your old school or the relevant exam board. However, they are more likely to do this if you are applying shortly after your GCSEs or A-levels.
How do I get my old GCSE results?
The only way that you will be able to come across this information is by contacting the school which you sat your GCSEs at. In order to get the information that you need, you should tell your school which year you left, as well as which subjects you took.
Do universities ask for GCSE certificates?
To summarize, universities can check your GCSE and A-Level certificates if this is necessary. However, it is unlikely, as you provide accurate GCSE results on your UCAS application, and A-Level grades are sent directly to universities by exam boards.
Can someone check my GCSE results?
Yes they can. The Awarding Bodies keep records going back aaaages, but I doubt any sane employer would bother to verify an applicant’s GCSE grades.
Do I need my GCSE certificates?
In short, yes, you will need your GCSE certificates after you leave school. Colleges and Sixth Forms use predicted grades for student’s applications and enrol students after GCSE results day, where they can bring a copy of their exam results to verify the grades rather than the specific exam certificates.
Do employers ask for GCSE certificates?
GCSE grades are of the utmost importance when it comes to accessing further education courses, but that certainly isn’t their only purpose. Many employers will also be looking at GCSE grades when shortlisting candidates. They may even ask for certain grades in their job advertisements.
Can I lie about my grades on my CV?
In short, yes. CV lies are illegal. Making changes like inflating your university grades or changing previous job titles may seem small, but they can be classed as ‘fraud by false representation’, which carries a maximum 10-year jail sentence.
Are GCSEs more important than A levels?
Generally, both are important, but for different reasons. GCSEs for providing an indication of breadth of knowledge in a variety of subject areas, specifically Mathematics and English, and A Levels for admission into tertiary institutions and developing your academic standing and ability in certain subject areas.