AN A-Level student preparing to go to university this year has reacted to the news that the future of her cohort would be determined by their predicted grades.

It comes following the cancellation of summer A-Level and GCSE examinations nationwide due to coronavirus.

Molly Lee, a pupil at Prudhoe Community High School, said: “It is strange, after such intense focus, to not have to sit the exams we had prepared for, and it is nerve racking to have your results calculated based on prior attainment.

“You never know what could happen during exams, it is always possible you could exceed predicated grades, after months of booster sessions and mocks. But the chance to improve and learn has been taken away.”

Molly, who intends to study English Literature and Language at degree level, also had concerns that the time frame between results day and the new, autumn examinations was not sufficient to review two years worth of material, especially after such a prolonged period away from the classroom setting.

However, the 18-year-old will not resit the exams if she does not achieve her desired grades.

“I will not be resitting the exams in autumn if I don’t achieve the grades I hoped for, though many people I know have decided they will”, she said. “I am lucky to hold an unconditional offer, so will be able to attend university in September, despite my grades.

“I still intend to go to university this year, despite social-distancing. The virus has prevented so many milestones and events from taking place, such as prom, that I feel I should attend, as I originally intended to, and not let it hinder my plans.”

Molly praised the staff at Prudhoe Community High School and prospective universities for their support throughout the process, stating they were in regular contact and were highly responsive to any questions.