This year marks the first time A level exams took place in full since the start of the pandemic in 2019.
For many, it marks the return of an anxious period for both teachers and students alike. While many students will be happy with their grades, which may decide whether they get a place at their chosen university or not, some others could be left disappointed.
However, if you believe there is a discrepancy in your grades, you may request an appeal. As part of this process, your exam paper will be remarked after the original grade was published.
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To begin the process, you must first inform your school or college that you are unhappy with your grade and wish for the appeal to be taken to the exam board. Once your learning institution begins the process, the appropriate exam board will carry out a review in line with The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) rules.
You must inform your school or college first that you wish to appeal your grade since exam boards will likely reject a review directly from a student, excluding private candidates. It's important to note that an appeal doesn't ensure that your final grade will be higher, in fact, it could be lower if the exam board decides that is appropriate.
Furthermore, if your grade remains the exact same following a review, you could be charged for the appeal.
It's also important to note that there is a deadline for requesting a remark. Appeals can be made between results day (August 18) and the exam board's official deadline.
However, appeals can be sped up if the deadline is overshadowed by the university admission deadline. A speedy appeal can also be made if the applicant feels that mitigating circumstances such as illness or death were not taken into account in the initial marking process.
If following a remark you are still not happy with the decision then it will be up to the Exams Procedures Review Services (EPRS) to make a final decision. Schools and colleges are allowed to request that Ofqual review the results via the EPRS - these types of tertiary applications must be made within 15 working days of the exam boards' final decision.
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