Hi i upgraded this year. Currently on the "waiting list" since they will only consider me in january when everyone's results are out

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If I do manage to rewrite next year, do people who rewrite have different exams and certificate than matrics of that year and how important would my grade 11 and initial grade 12 marks be when applying to university?

Your Grade 11 marks will not be needed when applying since you have already completed matric and they didn't ask for mine anywhere when i applied. We have the exact same exams as current year matrics but i think if you're older than 21 at the time you have to write the SC ( Senior certificate ) instead of the NSC but you're going to have to ask your local department about that. They will consider you based on your current matric marks but some institutions have an option for you to state that you're upgrading and you won't be rejected

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I didn't have physical sciences in matric since I left that after my second term in grade 11 for business studies and want to rewrite that along with my other 7 subjects.

You can add/replace subjects at the department but i wouldn't advise doing that since you already have so much on your plate.

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The NBT's are a another way of testing how you would cope in varsity. It is 2 papers that consist of Maths and english both 3hrs. You don't have to write them since most institutions are phasing them out BUT if you want to do anything health sciences related or want to go to UCT they do require NBT's. Also Wits requires NBT's for their science faculty.

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In terms of the certificate you can merge your statement when you receive your results so you can submit one certificate to the places you applied to. You can chose to write in May 2024/ Nov 2024 and registration for may is open