Are 6 GCSEs good?

Grade 6 indicates a good level of achievement and will help support progression into higher education and future employment.
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Are 6 GCSE enough?

Employers generally look for around 5-6 GCSEs at A*- C grade. For the new grading system, that's 5-6 GCSEs at 9-4 grade. If you've got this many GCSEs, you should have no trouble finding a job. Even after college, having 5-6 strong GCSEs will get you far.
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Is 6 a good GCSE grade?

6 = High B grade.
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How many GCSEs are considered good?

Most colleges like you to take a minimum of five GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, while sixth forms have slightly higher entry requirements, looking for at least six GCSE examination results achieving at least a grade 4 (C).
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Is 7 a good grade in GCSE?

Grade 7 is the equivalent of a grade A. Grade 6 is the equivalent of just above a grade B. Grade 5 is the equivalent of in between grades B and C. Grade 4 is the equivalent of a grade C.
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Are 8 GCSEs enough?

Fewer GCSEs with good grades are the best - a minimum of 8. It's a great collection of advice and information. 8 is plenty. 10 is pushing it.
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What percentage is a 6 in GCSE?

According to this illustration, grade 4 requires 56 - 66 per cent, grade 5 requires 67 - 77 per cent and grade 6 requires 78 - 88 per cent. ranges may seem extraordinarily narrow and demanding, but they are supported by other evidence discussed below.
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How many GCSE Do you need to be a doctor?

Entry requirements

You'll usually need: at least 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 7 (A* or A), including English maths and sciences. 3 A levels, or equivalent, including biology and chemistry.
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How many GCSEs do you need for a job?

In most instances, any job that requires GCSEs as a minimum qualification will expect you to have 5. There may also be specific subjects stated but English and maths are arguably the two most important.
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Is a GCSE 5 GOOD?

In essence, a grade 4 or 5 would be considered “good” because the government has outlined the passing grade to be a 4 – a 4 is a standard pass and a grade 5 is considered a strong pass. Therefore, anything above this standard would technically be deemed good.
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Is a 6 good in English?

Grade 6 indicates a good level of achievement and will help support progression into higher education and future employment.
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Is it hard to get a 7 in GCSE?

Getting a 7 is somewhat difficult but at GCSE but I think if you're the kind of person to study in the summer before as well then it is achievable. Unless you struggle with basic writing & maths, then GCSEs aren't hard if you study hard and have good advice.
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Do Unis care about GCSEs?

Many universities will look at your GCSE grades when deciding whether to offer you a place on their course. They used to look at AS level grades but most students do not do this qualification any more so they are paying more attention to GCSEs.
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How many GCSEs do you need to be a lawyer?

To study law, you'll need at least five GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) at grade 4/C or above, including Maths, English Language and Science. Courses are competitive, so you should aim for the highest grades possible.
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Do GCSEs really matter?

Your GCSE performance is usually a good indicator of how well you'll do in A-level or other advanced studies – in fact, it's the only real hard-and-fast evidence of your academic abilities a college has to go on.
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Do GCSEs matter for jobs?

Employers make good use of your CV when deciding whether or not to employ you. They look at not only your GCSE grades, but your work experience, personal statement, and extracurricular activities. This means that GCSEs only make up a part of your CV.
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What can you do with 5 GCSEs?

Government research shows that if you get 5 GCSEs grade 4 - 9 including English and Maths you will earn over £80 000 more in your life time than someone who hasn't. Employers want people with good Maths and English GCSEs.
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How many GCSEs do you need for Oxford?

GCSEs are seen as evidence of work ethic – and you need a really strong one of those to cope with studying at Oxford or Cambridge. Our 'guesstimate' is that the average successful applicant has around eight 8/9 grade GCSEs under their belt.
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Which GCSEs are the most important?

Over at tes.com it shows that the most popular GCSE subjects are English, Maths and Science which is clearly because these are the three compulsory subjects. After these core subjects History is placed second after Religious Studies, a subject that is also compulsory in many schools.
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How many GCSEs does the average person have?

The most common number of GCSEs taken was 9 (24.4% of students). The mean number taken was 8.6.
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What grade should a Year 10 be getting?

Students in Year 10, in most subjects, are now working towards Grade 9 – 1.
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What are the easiest GCSEs to pass?

The British Exams lists the top 10 easiest GCSEs as reported by students:
  • Geography.
  • Film Studies.
  • Religious Studies.
  • Media Studies.
  • Hospitality and Catering.
  • Business Studies.
  • Drama.
  • Physical Education.
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What GCSE grade is 85%?

This grade is used to represent a C Grade in GCSE. This grade is important since it forms the official “pass” of the GCSE qualification. This will most likely be attributable to a 68 – 85% in the Foundation Tier examinations or 23%+ in the Higher Tier examinations.
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What GCSE grade is 80 %?

According to this illustration, grade 4 requires 56 - 66 per cent, grade 5 requires 67 - 77 per cent and grade 6 requires 78 - 88 per cent. ranges may seem extraordinarily narrow and demanding, but they are supported by other evidence discussed below.
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