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  • 29-06-2009 10:01PM
    #1
    Mynners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭


    After getting my results, and I'm a bit confused, what does WH (Withheld) mean?


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  • #2
    ARGINITE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,717 ✭✭✭ARGINITE


    You failed something as far as I can remember.


  • #3
    galway2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭galway2


    It could also be that you are required to do a placement this summer and your results are with held until its done. Ring the school office if this is so and they'll give you your results.


  • #4
    onemorechance
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,078 ✭✭✭onemorechance


    It may also mean that you failed one subject and a decision needs to be made whether some marks may be deducted from another subject which you did well in so that you don't fail that one subject. I think this is called "passing by compensation". I would guess that the exam board / your lecturers will meet to discuss it. You could do worse than talk to one of your lecturers about it. They are more likely to pass you once you have spoken to them about it simply due to human nature!


  • #5
    Mynners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭Mynners


    thanks.
    i emailed one of my lecturers and she simply said i had to repeat. I just dont understand why they give the percentage for one fail, and not for the other. And my course doesnt have compensation :(


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