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Limited result for repeat Exams

  • 19-05-2011 12:05PM
    #1
    OVERTONE69
    Closed Accounts Posts: 147 ✭✭


    I just heard a bit of a rumor from a few friends. Some think this and some dont.

    Is it true that if you get a higher GPA through repeat exams, theres still a maximum grade you can get?

    E.g a limit of 3.1 on your total GPA?

    Thanks in advance to anyone who can clear this up.
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  • #2
    macrubicon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 647 ✭✭✭macrubicon


    If you have to repeat an exam due to having previously failed it you can generally only achieve a pass for that stage of award.

    So if you have a 3.1 GPA but had to repeat one module you will recieve a pass award.


  • #3
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,008 ✭✭✭The_B_Man
    Something about sandwiches


    If you get a compensatory pass, which i 35% and above, then you still get your proper grade, as far as I know.


  • #4
    macrubicon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 647 ✭✭✭macrubicon


    The_B_Man wrote: »
    If you get a compensatory pass, which i 35% and above, then you still get your proper grade, as far as I know.

    That's correct as you compensated a result as opposed to repeating one.


  • #5
    OVERTONE69
    Closed Accounts Posts: 147 ✭✭OVERTONE69


    macrubicon wrote: »
    That's correct as you compensated a result as opposed to repeating one.

    Ah i think i get it. So if you fail a module and repeat it, your overall grade for semester is limited to a pass; but if you passed said module, you can repeat it and improve your overall score.


  • #6
    macrubicon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 647 ✭✭✭macrubicon


    OVERTONE69 wrote: »
    Ah i think i get it. So if you fail a module and repeat it, your overall grade for semester is limited to a pass; but if you passed said module, you can repeat it and improve your overall score.

    There are some exceptions but that's it in a nutshell.


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