Best ever A*-C Grades at Coleg Gwent

Hussain Ahmed Khan from Newport, will also be joining Lyra at Cambridge University in September to study Aerospace Engineering after achieving 3 A*s in A Level Maths, Chemistry and Physics. He explained;

“I was really nervous to receive my results, as the course I was applying to required very high grades, and I was scared in case I ended up missing them. But I was also very excited because I knew the amount of effort I put in and my teachers had put in behind me. I was sure that I would get the grades I needed in the end.”

BTEC Applied Science learners, Abigail George, Hollie Williams, Joel Chick, Tristan Lee, and Shalini Suansing achieved top grades – Distinctions and Merits – in their vocational studies.

Abigail found that the BTEC course was “a great alternative to A Levels. It was heavily coursework based and allowed me to still get good grades to get into a great university without having as much pressure and stress of exams.” She’s now excited to study Biomedical Science at Cardiff University in September.

Meanwhile, Joel, who aspires to become a Physiotherapist, thought the BTEC was “a great choice if you’re looking for a job involving science, as it gives you so many options and there’s lots of support from tutors.” Joel is looking forward to studying Physiotherapy at Cardiff University.

Oakdale’s Megan Grace will be starting her medical degree at Cardiff University this September after achieving 4 A*s.  She said;

“My lecturers have been incredibly supportive throughout the application process to medical schools. I definitely wouldn’t have been given a place without their unwavering support.”

Mason Hook from Blackwood also secured a place studying Medicine at Exeter University with 2 A*s and an A. He told us;

“my university offer was ABB and I didn’t think I would be able to achieve this at times, especially as Medicine is so competitive. But Coleg Gwent has given me the confidence and belief to attempt to get on a course such as Medicine!”

Adult learner, Kris Day, completed his IMI Motorcycle Repair diploma despite numerous set-backs during his studies. He said:

“My results are important to me as it demonstrates my determination to succeed and how much I’ve enjoyed my time at college. I’m disabled, as I have arthritis in my legs… so, I was only able to come back to college and complete my qualification as a direct result of the help and support I got from tutors!”

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After studying the same A levels at Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone, identical twins Sujana and Sujina Balendra from Beaufort have achieved double success and two well-deserved places at Cardiff University studying Biomedical Science. Sujana commented;

“My career aspiration is to become a doctor. I know that I’ve done my best in each subject thanks to the help and support that I’ve received from my teachers and I’m going to study biomedical science which will help me progress to study medicine at graduate level!”

Meanwhile, Sujina found that;

“Coleg Gwent has provided me with confidence that I will be able to achieve my goals and by studying biology and chemistry, this has provided me with important lab skills which I will use in the future in my university course.”

Gareth Burchell from Ebbw Vale achieved an impressive 3 A*s and an A grade to secure a place to study Psychology at Cardiff University.

He explained;

“Coleg Gwent provided me with an extensive foundation of skills that I can further build upon, and I’d now like to pursue a career in psychology!”