Those GSCEs aren't great for places like Oxford, Manchester and Bath, but the thing which will really hold you back is the E in physics. I'm not sure many of those universities will overlook it.
I'd be surprised if Warwick didn't give you an offer, and if you can perform well in the admissions test, and interview, Oxford isn't entirely out of reach (although your chances aren't great).
Got ABBCC at AS (partly caused by school messing up coursework)
Got predicted A*AA for A Level and preparing for STEP already
Applying to: Cambridge, Nottingham, Manchester, Warwick and King's College London
What are my chances (not too bothered about Cambridge, although it would be nice to get in )
Note: I'm still getting neg rep for this post I made over 2 years ago! If you are interested, I did get into Cambridge, King's, Nottingham and York. I am now at King's.
Yeah I'm planning to resit Physics or take up Additional Further Maths - speaking of which, do you know which of those (if any) require the three A-Levels to be done within two years?
Yeah I'm planning to resit Physics or take up Additional Further Maths - speaking of which, do you know which of those (if any) require the three A-Levels to be done within two years?
AFM is an interesting choice. I did it, but I can think of much more worthwhile things you could be doing with your time. (A different A-level perhaps)
I don't know if any of them do, but its something which is definitely worth checking out before you send off UCAS.
I would be doing 3 retakes. I am not happy with these grades, and my school admitted that they messed everyones science coursework. But will have a shot at it and see what happens. So far, my two favourites in unis are cambridge and nottingham (although I would be so shocked if I got into cambridge )
I would be doing 3 retakes. I am not happy with these grades, and my school admitted that they messed everyones science coursework. But will have a shot at it and see what happens. So far, my two favourites in unis are cambridge and nottingham (although I would be so shocked if I got into cambridge )
As you say, Cambridge is a bit ambitious, but I think you'll still get an interview so long as your PS and reference aren't absimal. You will really need to shine at interview to get in though.
Warwick and KCL should both be fine and I'd be reasonably confident about Nottingham and Manchester.
My school just emailed me the reference that they used the first time around, and back then I was a lot worse at maths than I am now. I explained in my PS that I turned it all around in Year 13 so hopefully they'll give me a chance
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Why did you apply so early?
Well it was exciting obsessing over Track last year, I was eager to do it again
Reading through it now. It's all positive stuff, I think it should be all right. I'd've thought reapplicants using the same reference would be common, is that not the case?