UCL Applicant Thread for 2012 Entry

I want do BEng in UCl but Im not sure if they would consider me with GCSE-1A* 7As 2Bs
AS Span-A AS Maths-B As CHemistry-B AS physics-C AS french -E so I got ABBCE my physics was low because of my french which was of waste of time so i dropped it and I am conifident of hgetting A*(maths)AAB

I want do BEng in UCl but Im not sure if they would consider me with GCSE-1A* 7As 2Bs
AS Span-A AS Maths-B As CHemistry-B AS physics-C AS french -E so I got ABBCE my physics was low because of my french which was of waste of time so i dropped it and I am conifident of hgetting A*(maths)AAB

What have you been predicted?

My teachers are predicting me lower to be on the safer side but I am trying to convince them thats not thw right thing since I know Im capable and know I have so much more time doing 4 instead of 5
A -spanish
B-Maths
B-Physics
A-Chemistry

And the subject you are applying for? What do they want?

I amm applying for engineering in which they want AAB(including maths and physics)

How important are predicted grades in a relative scale from 1-10 if youre applying to UCL

Well, your situation is precarious enough judging by your predicted grades - it is a well known fact that schools are far more likely to predict high than low. So the fact that your school will not predict you at least an A in maths or physics is enough to warrant an immediate rejection, to be honest. Your predicted grades, and your achieved grades all indicate that maths/physics isn't your best/favourite subject, which again is not a good sign. UCL is a competitive university; if your predicted grades don't meet their requirements, then you'd pretty much be waiting for a rejection. I had several friends who were predicted A's in maths, but as their courses wanted A*s, they were rejected immediately. Your GCSE's are average at best, so they don't back you up much either.

If you are certain that you can meet your self-prediction of A*AAB, then you should speak to your school and get your predicted grades up. Preferably you should get yourself predicted AA in maths and physics - an A* in maths could be hard to believe.

I'm sorry if that came across as harsh. If you can get your predicted grades up to AAAA or AAAB, then you'd certainly stand a chance. Make sure it's your most demanding choice though, and that you have some good back ups lined up - then cross your fingers, and see where it all goes!

EDIT: And also - make sure your reference and personal statement are top notch - the PS Helpers on TSR are wonderful in this respect!

I've read in places it's the first thing they look at.

GULP

Didn't get stellar UMS at AS but have predictions that match UCL's requirements, so actually I think it's a good thing in my case. But don't worry!!! I'm sure most unis understand that it's difficult for (state) schools to give out A* predictions. An A should suffice

problem is... I don't even know my predictions I'm taking IB btw. I'm confident with my daily performance at school but idk if my teachers are confident enough with me and are giving me good predictions >.<

I'm applying for psychology as well
What subjects do you do?
I've sent my application off and haven't stopped worrying since the moment I sent it off lol.

I'd appreciate the courage good luck! think positively, if your PS and reference are awesome, who knows maybe they will invite you to an interview first and if you're good they might give you a conditional offer! anything is possible

Hey everyone! I'm applying for Law at UCL (obviously...), Nottingham, Sheffield, Birmingham and, somewhat optimistically Oxford! Predicted A*AA, achieved AAABB at AS and 1A*, 6As and 4Bs at GCSE. Let me know if there are any other potential lawyers out there!