<p>I dont think I did really brilliantly on my GCSE's so if I got mostly B's, how will they be viewed when looking at my application. Will it matter more if I do brilliantly on my A Levels.</p>
<p>I personally didn’t do my GCSEs, but I did do the Singapore GCE O’Levels, which the University asked for a photocopy of about a month after I submitted my application. I sent them a photocopy of my IBDP grades along with the set after I asked to have it added for I received the official results. Then again, given the vast difference the quality of my IBDP is versus my GCE O’s, I don’t think I’m in a position to offer extremely helpful advice.</p>
<p>While GCSEs and other such examinations are very useful if you do well, they aren’t the only thing that matters. The general trend in the US is that more emphasis is placed on your overall academic history than just one examination. If you’ve constantly received As in your term work and internal examinations, they are likely to be more flexible if you only scored 1 or 2 As for your GCSEs. For me, I only scored 2 As for my GCE O’s and even failed a subject.</p>
<p>If you do well for your A Levels, that will matter a bit too. All in all though, the University looks at your application as a total, and a good set of extra-curriculars or other interesting portions that make you stand out can make up for less than stellar grades. It’s fine to have mostly Bs, for grades are not the only component of the application.</p>