Hey there,
I'm very interested in studying law at UCL (I'll also be applying to Oxford, LSE etc), however, I'm wondering about grades. My GCSE grades are 9A*s 1A, however, due to depression and extreme exam anxiety & panic attacks my AS levels didn't go as I'd hoped. I've now got a note from my Psychiatrist and my headmaster is going to write a letter to the exam boards explaining my situation. From an outsider's point of view this probably sounds like 'I didn't really work so I'm looking for any excuse to make me seem better than I am' - however, that's not true.
Generally I'm a good candidate... I do Maths Physics Economics & History of Art for AS level. Obviously I don't know what I grades I'm going to get at AS, but if I got AABB (I'd almost certainly be predicted A* A* A A), how would this affect me.
Also, I won the Physics prize in my year (highest average throughout the year) which sort of legitimizes my extenuating circumstances to a certain extent...
Please note that my school cashes in grades after A2.
I'm really worried that this is going to affect me very badly... Anyone at UCL or with knowledge about this kind of thing, I'd love to hear from you.
Thank you.