How to get a second chance at obtaining your Matric

Receiving disappointing matric results is not the final stop for you. There are many opportunities to work harder to achieve your desired marks. In some instances, you will have the convenience to study one subject the whole year.

Here are options to consider when things do not go your way.

Redoing your entire matric

You could go back and re-register to do most of your subjects, which allows you to redo your matric year. The downside would be that some schools would need you to wear a uniform.

Bridging course

To take a bridging course, you would normally need to apply for it through a university. This option gives you an opportunity to take up short courses until you get enough credits to enrol for your desired course. Higher institutions give you that option to sharpen your skills

Rewriting specific subjects

Instead of doing all your subjects, you could just redo the ones you feel you didn’t do well in. This reduces your burden, and leaves you free to focus only on those specific subjects you need to rewrite.

Apply for a re-mark

If you feel like you were marked unfairly and you are 100% sure that you did well, you can apply for your exam book to be re-marked. This could cost you up to R300. The cost includes remarking and rechecking.

Ultimately, understand that you are not alone if you receive disappointing marks. If you feel down and need someone to talk to, you can contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group on 0800 12 13 14 at any time, day and night.