How important are A* predictions?

I'm predicted A* AAA in Maths Physics Biology and Chemistry, however I'm applying for engineering which most places which want an A* want it in maths (which I'm confident I will do). Will only being predicted an A in maths disadvantage my application?

Reply 1

sabbath_92

I think it's important. You need to be predicted A* at some subjects to fulfill the requirements, so I don't see how some people on here go on saying they are useless. An applicant predicted A* obviously has shown more competence to his teachers than one predicted A. But I agree the predictions could be biased, how much this affects the application process, no one here will be able to answer.

Reply 2

AlexR.92

If places ask for an A* (there can't be that many, surely?), then it will be a massive disadvantage if you're only predicted an A. They may weed you out straight away. I know for Oxbridge and LSE for example, an A* is a huge benefit.

Reply 3

TimmonaPortella

AlexR.92

http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/info/policy.html

† Please note that the University recognises that making accurate A* predictions will be difficult for schools/colleges in the early years of this new A level grade. As such, we will not be placing any weight on whether or not an A* grade is predicted by referees.

don't talk crap.

Reply 4

willg21

Yeah, sorry forgot to say the A* was in physics :P Thanks for the replies, I guess I shouldn't be too worried if cambridge say that they don't value it too much.

Reply 5

AlexR.92

TimmonaPortella

http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/info/policy.html

don't talk crap.

Don't talk crap?

Ok then, good luck getting in to Cambridge without an A*.

Reply 6

TimmonaPortella

AlexR.92

Don't talk crap?

Ok then, good luck getting in to Cambridge without an A*.

I have 4 predicted actually cheers.
Of course you can't get in without an A*. at a2. the prediction, however, is irrelevant. it says so explicitly on their admissions website.

they recognise that different schools/ colleges will react differently to the A*, and some won't give any A* predictions to anyone.

if i may quote once more:
(i'll even generously underline the key points)

(edited 13 years ago)

Reply 7

AlexR.92

TimmonaPortella

They say that, but they don't seriously consider anyone without a 90% average.

Reply 8

TimmonaPortella

AlexR.92

They say that, but they don't seriously consider anyone without a 90% average.

90% average =/= A* prediction.
I think you're getting confused somewhere here.
I shall quote it again.

Reply 9

asdfg0987

TimmonaPortella

90% average =/= A* prediction.
I think you're getting confused somewhere here.
I shall quote it again.

Lol xD.

No they aren't OP, unless of course as the first few posts mentioned, are a requirement by the courses.

Reply 10

mfc20

AlexR.92

They say that, but they don't seriously consider anyone without a 90% average.

And you know this truthfully because?

The amount of **** people say on here such as 'I know for a fact', 'I've heard this..' etc

STFU. You know no more than any other applicants!