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In shock, failed L3 band 9 - L3 resitters- how many more hours to pass?!
So, I was completely shocked today to find out that I failed L3 band 9, after sailing through L1 and L2 no probs. I really thought that I'd put in enough hours (started late Nov 16) and after 9 full practice exams I was genuinely gutted that I hadn't quite made it. Especially that my bands were not much different to people who passed.
To be fair, I am 39 years old (female), work full time and have 2 kids age 10 and 5, so perhaps not ideal conditions for study. The worst part of this is feeling like I have neglected THEM for 6 months, I told them to leave the room and give me peace etc, only to find out today that it was all for nothing.
I've never failed anything academic before so its quite a blow and I can't help feeling worse abut it knowing I've ruined THEIR year too, not just my own. I have had my work experience signed off and have joined the institute but is it REALLY worth me doing this stupid exam again?
If you failed L3, and decided to resit, please let me know how many hours you studied the following year and whether you passed or failed. I'm not sure I can face all this again but at the same time I know I am so close!
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I guess my question is if I spent 600+ hours this time preparing for the exam will I still need to spend 600 again if I decide to retake. Would all these hours already done not reduce my preparation time next year? If I thought I could prepare in 300 hours I would possibly go for it but I really don’t think I could put my husband and kids through half a year of me being holed up in my bedroom with textbooks again. Has anyone that retook spent fewer hours preparing the second time round?
Hi Zee,
I want to know does 6 essay points means a Full essay question or just the sub-parts ? or could have got just six more point right out of 180 and could have jumped from Band 9 to Pass ?
Apologies if it's too stupid or naive question , just passed Level II exam so taking and learning all that I can to prepare for Level III. Still getting oriented to the new format and areas.
Thanks.