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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-Okay, so I'm a bit worried about applying for Manchester due to my grades. I'm definitely one of those people who didn't discover a passion for learning until A levels - my GCSEs were pretty average. I got 5 As, 4 Bs & 3 Cs. My AS results feared slightly better, with an A (somehow got full ums?) in Sociology, 2 Bs in English Language and History and a D in Biology (oh dear Beth). I've been predicted 3 As for A level, due to only being 2 ums off an A in BOTH English Language and History - devastated! My question is this, being brutally truthful what do you think my chances are for applying to study Sociology at Manchester. The entry requirements are BBB and I do have a pretty sweet personal statement, I'm just in two minds on whether that'll be enough ...
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-You are predicted AAA, the requirements are BBB, you have a good personal statement...why wouldn't you have a good chance?!(Original post by Bethyrose)
Okay, so I'm a bit worried about applying for Manchester due to my grades. I'm definitely one of those people who didn't discover a passion for learning until A levels - my GCSEs were pretty average. I got 5 As, 4 Bs & 3 Cs. My AS results feared slightly better, with an A (full marks, wtf?) in Sociology, 2 Bs in English Language and History and a D in Biology (oh dear Beth). I've been predicted 3 As for A level, due to only being 2 ums off an A in BOTH English Language and History - devastated! My question is this, being brutally truthful what do you think my chances are for applying to study Sociology at Manchester. The entry requirements are BBB and I do have a pretty sweet personal statement, I'm just in two minds on whether that'll be enough ...
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-D in Biology, average GCSE grades :/ Hm, just heard a lot of talk around my college about people needing A*s at GCSE etc to apply for universities such as Manchester, Warwick, Durham, York etc.(Original post by JakeE10)
You are predicted AAA, the requirements are BBB, you have a good personal statement...why wouldn't you have a good chance?!
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-I agree. I hear alot of people talk about getting A* and As to get into Manchester. True/False?(Original post by Bethyrose)
D in Biology, average GCSE grades :/ Hm, just heard a lot of talk around my college about people needing A*s at GCSE etc to apply for universities such as Manchester, Warwick, Durham, York etc. -
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-Well I got BBD at AS and I'm predicted BBC, MAYBE ABC. My GCSEs were AAAABBBBCC and i'm applying to manchester...for german. entry requirements are ''ABB-BBC''. It says minimum grade C at GCSE english, nothing about A*s. If they wanted a certain number of A*s it would say(Original post by Bethyrose)
D in Biology, average GCSE grades :/ Hm, just heard a lot of talk around my college about people needing A*s at GCSE etc to apply for universities such as Manchester, Warwick, Durham, York etc.
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-I'll be applying for Classical Studies! Entry requirements are ABB-BBB, so it'd probably be my lowest offer.
GCSE: 2A* 7A and a B
AS: Classical civilisation(A) Religious Studies(A) French(B) English Lit(C, Resitting)
Predicted: A*A*AA
Haven't seen anyone applying for classics yet!
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-Hey I'm also hoping to study sociology next year swell(Original post by Bethyrose)
Okay, so I'm a bit worried about applying for Manchester due to my grades. I'm definitely one of those people who didn't discover a passion for learning until A levels - my GCSEs were pretty average. I got 5 As, 4 Bs & 3 Cs. My AS results feared slightly better, with an A (somehow got full ums?) in Sociology, 2 Bs in English Language and History and a D in Biology (oh dear Beth). I've been predicted 3 As for A level, due to only being 2 ums off an A in BOTH English Language and History - devastated! My question is this, being brutally truthful what do you think my chances are for applying to study Sociology at Manchester. The entry requirements are BBB and I do have a pretty sweet personal statement, I'm just in two minds on whether that'll be enough ...
I'm worried about my personal statement I just don't know how to start it! I'm hoping Manc also accept me -
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-I've not even started my Personal statement yet either!(Original post by pearls)
Hey I'm also hoping to study sociology next year swell
I'm worried about my personal statement I just don't know how to start it! I'm hoping Manc also accept me
Good luck!
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-False, its only if you are applying for medicine or law(Original post by theseeker)
I agree. I hear alot of people talk about getting A* and As to get into Manchester. True/False? -
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012- I'm applying for economics
GCSE's are not the best 5A's 2B's 4C's and 2 distinctions in ICT
AS results A: economics 98%
C: maths 69.7% (gonna resit a couple modules)
D: government and politics 59%(gonna resit one module)
my predictions are A*(economics) A(maths) B(politics)
Manchester are asking for AAB so I hope I have a chance
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-cool! good luck(Original post by cat_cat)
I'm applying for economics
GCSE's are not the best 5A's 2B's 4C's and 2 distinctions in ICT
AS results A: economics 98%
C: maths 69.7% (gonna resit a couple modules)
D: government and politics 59%(gonna resit one module)
my predictions are A*(economics) A(maths) B(politics)
Manchester are asking for AAB so I hope I have a chance
how were you predicted an A in maths from a C at AS level? and a B in politics from a D at AS level?!
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-(Original post by cat_cat)
I'm applying for economics
GCSE's are not the best 5A's 2B's 4C's and 2 distinctions in ICT
AS results A: economics 98%
C: maths 69.7% (gonna resit a couple modules)
D: government and politics 59%(gonna resit one module)
my predictions are A*(economics) A(maths) B(politics)
Manchester are asking for AAB so I hope I have a chance
I'm thinking of applying to Economics. But have to ask, how did you get predicted those grades, especially for Maths and Politics from your AS results?
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-(Original post by JakeE10)
cool! good luck
how were you predicted an A in maths from a C at AS level? and a B in politics from a D at AS level?!
I got predicted a A and B for maths and politics because I was so close to the boundary so I basically got and B and C(Original post by theseeker)
I'm thinking of applying to Economics. But have to ask, how did you get predicted those grades, especially for Maths and Politics from your AS results?
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-No, German(Original post by pearls)
Thanks are you doing sociology too?
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-I would advise you to get that put in your reference, because at first glance A*AB predictions from ACD looks massively inflated, and will send alarm bells ringing.(Original post by cat_cat)
I got predicted a A and B for maths and politics because I was so close to the boundary so I basically got and B and C
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Re: -manchester applicants 2012-Thanks for the advise, I will make sure it is mentioned in my reference(Original post by Tsunami2011)
I would advise you to get that put in your reference, because at first glance A*AB predictions from ACD looks massively inflated, and will send alarm bells ringing.
