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Reply 40

IcedArizona

Original post by CallumGill

Ohhh nice congratualtions :smile:

How many days after you had sent your application off did they respond?

Thanks!

Well I think I sent my application somewhat around the 6th of october I think and got the offer on track the 18th (however got a letter by post for my offer dated the 13th so they might have made a decision but haven't updated track just yet)

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Reply 41

CallumGill

Original post by IcedArizona

Thanks!

Ohhhh right, thats interesting. Thank you very much for that useful infomation! :smile:

Reply 42

KateW98

I got an offer for MSci Human Biology, unconditional if it's my firm or AAA

Reply 43

mfleur

Original post by haes

Did anyone get invited to a (Chemistry) applicant day?

I have! I was under the impression they wouldn't give you an offer until after attending an applicant day though?

Reply 44

Melanie.elise

Original post by KateW98

I got an offer for MSci Human Biology, unconditional if it's my firm or AAA

That's so good well done! What were your predicted grades? I'm waiting for a reply about biological sciences there.

Reply 45

Katelwxxx

Original post by sxm

Hey everyone,
I've applied for Law at Birmingham haven't had an offer yet, but sent my application on the 15th October
Also was wondering whether anyones applying through the A2B scheme

i've applied for law through A2B

Reply 46

KateW98

Original post by Melanie.elise

That's so good well done! What were your predicted grades? I'm waiting for a reply about biological sciences there.

I got 11A* 3A at GCSE, AAAA as AS level and predicted A*A*A*A (Biology, Chemistry, EPQ, Maths).
Ooh good luck!!

Reply 47

haes

Original post by mfleur

I have! I was under the impression they wouldn't give you an offer until after attending an applicant day though?

You're probably right. Which day did you choose?

Reply 48

mfleur

Original post by haes

You're probably right. Which day did you choose?

The 9th- kind of wanted to get it out of the way and know where I am in terms of offers. I'm unsure about the 'informal' interview though- they've said it doesn't determine whether or not an offer is made, but they will give us problems and ask us about our application? Don't really get why we're being interviewed if it doesn't determine an offer...

Reply 49

kp0pfan21

Lol guys, I'm really confused. I think I have been rejected by Birmingham but I'm not sure :/ On Track it says my application to Birmingham was unsuccessful, but then I got an email from Birmingham literally 2 hours after the change was made on Track, asking for my predicted grades from my nominated referee. Anyone else have a similar problem? I applied for Dentistry & met all the requirements.

Reply 50

haes

Original post by mfleur

I chose the 16th because it's closer to my other chemistry interview, and I'd rather have them all at a similar time so I can worry about them all together haha. Please do tell me how it goes and what kind of questions they ask. It doesn't specify how long the interview is, does it? I don't really understand the point of it either.. I didn't even know they did chemistry interviews

Reply 51

mfleur

Original post by haes

Probably makes sense! It's all a bit of a pain really if I have to get the train its going to cost me £100+ & yes ofc, maybe message me on the 9th/10th though as I'm likely to forget.

I'm sure youve seen this but this is what I had in my email-
A short informal one-to-one meeting with a member of academic staff will also form part of the day. This will not only give us the opportunity to talk to you about your enthusiasm for Chemistry and your motivations for applying to Birmingham, but also give you time to discuss your application with a member of staff on an individual basis. You may be asked some open-ended questions about Chemistry, which will allow you to show your problem-solving skills and general understanding of the subject. Please rest assured, we recognise that different schools and different examination boards teach Chemistry in slightly different ways; thus we will be less interested in what you know, more how you think and analyse a scientific problem. This meeting does not influence whether an offer is made.

So no specified time, it sounds like a proper interview but then it says it doesn't influence offers? just very confused

Reply 52

EstelOfTheEyrie

I'm applying for both History, and Archaeology & Ancient History and History (Joint Honours) - and I'm planning to send the application off Friday.

Thinking to predicted grades, AAB - but I'm aiming for A*AB, with B+ in the EPQ.

Reply 53

sxm

Just got an offer to study Law (AAA) plus an unconditional offer IF I make Birmingham my firm. I'm predicted A*AA. Just wanted to ask if going on an applicant visit day is compulsory?

Reply 54

teenhorrorstory

Original post by sxm

Just got an offer to study Law (AAA) plus an unconditional offer IF I make Birmingham my firm. I'm predicted A*AA. Just wanted to ask if going on an applicant visit day is compulsory?

I don't think so.

Reply 55

sxm

Original post by teenhorrorstory

I don't think so.

Thanks for the response. Its just that going there would be a hassle!

Reply 56

Kenopsia

[QUOTE=haes;68224428]I chose the 16th because it's closer to my other chemistry interview, and I'd rather have them all at a similar time so I can worry about them all together haha. Please do tell me how it goes and what kind of questions they ask. It doesn't specify how long the interview is, does it? I don't really understand the point of it either.. I didn't even know they did chemistry interviews

I've chosen the 16th too just because it gives me a bit more time to prepare... though I'm not even sure it's something to prepare for? I feel a bit sceptical about an "informal" 1-on-1 interview...

Reply 57

haes

Original post by mfleur

So no specified time, it sounds like a proper interview but then it says it doesn't influence offers? just very confused

Yeah, I got that too, followed by an email with the schedule attached. The informal interview is somewhere between 13.30-15.00 as well as a lab session and workshop, so I'm guessing each one of those things is around half an hour?

And yeah, very confused.. If it truly didn't influence the offer they should be giving them out by now o.o I see other applicants to UOB with offers already though they have been invited to applicant days...

Original post by Kenopsia

I've chosen the 16th too just because it gives me a bit more time to prepare... though I'm not even sure it's something to prepare for? I feel a bit sceptical about an "informal" 1-on-1 interview...