'Edinburgh don't like AAA students'??

Have you got this list/table anywhere?

Hi all,

A friend of mine claims that Edinburgh 'don't like AAA students' because they think they're being put as a back-up choice. He says that we don't have a chance of getting an offer from Edinburgh because we're both applying to Oxford.

My choices are: Oxford, UCL, St Andrews, Edinburgh and Manchester. Do I stand any sort of chance at getting into Edinburgh? I really love the uni but if there's no chance of me getting a place, I may as well choose somewhere else.

Did anyone apply to AAA unis and get an offer from Edinburgh as well?

Any help would be very much appreciated - I'll give rep!! xx

I've seen Edinburgh give out (at least one) offer before October 15th even, they don't care.(Actually, it might've been like, 2 or 3 days later, but still).

Ummm, I don't know if this has been mentioned, but you all might want to read this: http://timesonline.typepad.com/schoolgate/2009/10/applying-to-university-why-getting-into-edinburgh-may-be-harder-than-you-think-especially-if-you-liv.html

It's basically what many of us have been alluding two for a while, but makes it more concise. I can start it as a new thread and sticky it if need be, might clear a few things up with regards to entrance.

Well, that article basically contradicts all of my own experience of applying to Edinburgh. I had the same predicted grades, applied for the same subject and came from roughly the same part of the country as 'Frances'. I got an offer, she apparently didn't. Actually, my GCSEs weren't even half as good as hers; I'm not sure what that says exactly. So the thing about English Lit offers at Edinburgh only being given to people with 10 A* at GCSE isn't necessarily true.

So, I'm a bit sceptical of that article. If this 'points system' is really as harsh as it seems then I'm quite amazed I even got an offer at all.