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Originally Posted by luk3r3r
I'm currently in year 11 and I'd really like to be a game journalist; I've been playing games since I was about 5, and still do today. I also read a lot of magazines and regularly visit gaming websites, so I am definately passionate about games!
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Awesome! Keep it up. I think your next move, if you are truely passionate about games and this is what you want to to, is to start writing your own game reviews and articles. I would reccomend setting up a personal blog page or try to get involved with an eMagazine or an online review website.
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Originally Posted by luk3r3r
One thing that's troubling me, however, is my English. I've always done well in the creative writing part (A/B), but in everything else I get straight Cs. I'm also not going to take English at college.
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Why are you only getting C's? You should get in contact with your teacher to find out why you are not doing as well as your other subjects.
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Originally Posted by luk3r3r
These are my attained and predicted grades.
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Kudos on the grades. You're doing a lot better than I did at this point in my GCSE's.
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Originally Posted by luk3r3r
Next year, I'm planning to go to college and study A level Biology, Chemistry, Maths and French, with a view to going on to university.
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Personally, I think you should be taking English if you are planning to become a journalist. However, these subjects will give you a firm academic foundation for many fields.
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Originally Posted by luk3r3r
So, could I get into games journalism with an English C grade as long as I had a degree and practised my writing?
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It would be a distinct disadvantage if you were trying to get into a top university. Check out course pre-requisites on UCAS for more information. You should also get in contact with the careers advisor at your school.