7-8 is average, some schools will go in for up to 10. Usually kids with insanely high numbers of GCSEs do them out of school, or do them early. In some cases they speak a foreign language at home, so its easy for them. I wouldn't worry too much about the number of GCSEs you take, just make sure that you get good grades. Universities look to make offers based off your A levels anyway. For more information see How many GCSEs link.
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Well, A-level is the more advanced, being taken at college or sixth form, afetr your GCSEs. However, your GCSEs are also important, as both employers and universities take your GCSE and A levels into consideration. It is common to take around 10 GCSEs and 3-4 Alevels.
You can go to college and take your GCSE's there.
French students have the equivalent of the GCSEs.
Psycology, Pretty Good thing to take -nods-
To become a lifeguard you need at least a+ to become a lifeguard.
Physics, maths. You probably need at least 5 A*-C GCSEs
She was a carer for her mum who has mental health problems which meant she had to leave school. She doesn't have any GCSES xx
You can try the Citizens Advice Bureau in Britain. They should be able to help you.
they wud hav been doin the leaven cert but they ended up on the x factor
to categorize people into average and clever as you wouldn't take someone on who got a U in maths to be an accountant.