The (un)Official Thread for Access to HE 2011!

I wouldn't feel comfortable sitting down writing out a few drafts. Mainly because it will be wrong, and i might get into a habit.

I'm 21 and starting an access course this coming september to do psychology with criminology, and wondering if anyone else is starting an access course this september? and if anyone knows their start date yet? (or rough start date) as I am completely clueless but VERY excited

On a side note, does anybody who has done an access course before know when the exams are for it?

Thanks!

I have had a few people tell me that its worth getting some drafts of your ps done now but sounds way to early in my opinion.

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this is true perhaps its just to get a idea of what you are going to include or not

Not a bad idea. I've just written up a draft, and i can honestly tell you, I am the biggest Bullsh*tter i know. Haha I won't show you this one, it's truly hysterical.

Have a look at this thread mate. It would be good to get your input and see what you think about my situation!!

LOL sell if it gets you into a decent uni then its worth it ayyy. What threads that ?

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?p=32287202

yeah, have a read.

lol no, but it did make me laugh though!

I have had a few people tell me that its worth getting some drafts of your ps done now but sounds way to early in my opinion.

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whats an induction to the course (sorry to sound daft lol) does everyone get that? bit early isnt it! lol



hey! im sure you havent applied to late, as far as im aware my college r now interviewing for access courses and other adult courses too so prob about the right time to apply! i was just a bit too eager and applied in december/january! haha

Have they explicitly stated that a maths GCSE at C grade is mandatory?

I'm hoping to be accepted onto an Access Course for Humanities, too, and I also don't have GCSE maths at C grade (I "acheived" a D). However, the college I'm applying to states that, although a C grade in GCSE maths is preferable and an advantage, it's not necessarily required.

I think it's worth contacting the college to receive clarification on the matter. I'm sure they'd be willing to placate you resitting the GCSE, as long as it doesn't conflict too much with the course.

Yeah, it sounds as though they're willing to allow a degree of flexibility, and I'm sure they'll be sympathetic towards the fact you suffer from dyscalculia. I think, too, that the majority of colleges require you undergo an assessment with regard to both maths and english; so if you demonstrate sufficient ability during said assessments, I think they'll be more inclined towards accepting your application — or to seriously consider it, anyway.

I completely hopeless at maths — I can't remember anything from school. Therefore, I'm going to plunge myself into a process of intensive cramming, in the (probable) event that they do ask me to complete a maths assessment. I'm not entirely sure but I think the assessments are levelled — as in Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3, with Level 1 being the highest. Now, I'm relatively confident I'd at least pass the Level 3 assessment, but I think it's definitely worth aiming higher, in the hope that it increases my chances of being accepted. It's the only real aspect of concern for me, though.

If begging doesn't produce the desired result — threaten!



Good luck, mate. I hope you're successful.

Well they said, "We like our applicants to have a C or above in GCSE maths." I'm not too sure if that means it's mandatory or not.

I will defiantly discuss it with them and will resort to begging if I have to!

Hiya,

I took my assessments last Friday and although I have always struggled with maths, a little preparation went a long way I think.


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