[PatrickD]

(Original post by wren94)
Ridiculously early and especially seeing as I might not get an interview :L
Congratulations!! I've applied Bristol, Cam, York, Cardiff and Surrey, you? Offers from York and Surrey and interview at Cardiff on November 22nd!

You never know - I think it's still been worth applying to Cambridge, even just to get earlier offers from other unis!

Wow, well done! It feels really good to have some offers already and by the looks of it you'll have another one by the end of next month. I'm going to Leeds on the 25th so hopefully it'll be confirmed by the end November too!

Good luck with your other choices, especially Cambridge!

[wren94]

(Original post by PatrickD)
You never know - I think it's still been worth applying to Cambridge, even just to get earlier offers from other unis!

Wow, well done! It feels really good to have some offers already and by the looks of it you'll have another one by the end of next month. I'm going to Leeds on the 25th so hopefully it'll be confirmed by the end November too!

Good luck with your other choices, especially Cambridge!

I think if I hadn't tried, I'd have always regretted it and SO TRUE! It's a nice feeling to know that somewhere wants you when some people have barely started their applications :L

Thank you! Exciting times for us both then; good luck to you too

[Hazletts]

GCSE: A*A*A*A*AAAAAAA
AS: AAAB (History, Religious Studies, Psychology, Biology)
A2 predictions: A*AAB
Course: Philosophy Single Honours
Why: good reputation for Philosophy, plus assessed mainly by coursework
Choices: York, Sheffield, Nottingham, St Andrews, Leeds

[Rickylee]

Anyone received offer for the MChem yet? I've not even been asked for an interview :/

[Kellettwm]

Hi there =]

Anyone have any idea when York usually start giving out History offers? Checking Track like mad and it's driving me a little bit insane!

Thanks,

Will

[NeonIndian]

For those who have got offers- how long did it take them to let you know if you had an offer or not?

[NotAnotherLaura]

GCSE: A*A*AAAAAAAAAB
AS: AAABD (English - lang/lit, Fine Art, General Studdies, Biology, German)
A2 predictions: A*AAB (English lang/lit, Art, General Studdies, Biology)
Course: English and Politics
Why: Love the campus, great atomsphere, SURFING SOCIETY, and colleges
Choices: York, Exeter (Cornwall Campus), Lancaster, Sussex, Nottingham

[wren94]

(Original post by NeonIndian)
For those who have got offers- how long did it take them to let you know if you had an offer or not?

9 days from acknowledgement to offer

[xoxjubixox]

(Original post by NeonIndian)
For those who have got offers- how long did it take them to let you know if you had an offer or not?

Hey - saw you've applied for FTV.. I applied last year for deferred entry so will be starting the course in 2012! woo

I was told when I went for interview the the majority for FTV are interviewed (I think it's standards when you're awaiting results) and only 3 or 4 offers were handed out unconditionally.

It took York quite a while to get back to me, but I applied in the massive rush. They sent me a letter saying I had an interview first, so I wouldn't go crazy checking track

Hope they get back to you soon!

Good luck!

[AbigailBowden]

(Original post by Rickylee)
Anyone received offer for the MChem yet? I've not even been asked for an interview :/

Me niether I applied on the 10th . i'm worried.

[NeonIndian]

(Original post by xoxjubixox)
Hey - saw you've applied for FTV.. I applied last year for deferred entry so will be starting the course in 2012! woo

I was told when I went for interview the the majority for FTV are interviewed (I think it's standards when you're awaiting results) and only 3 or 4 offers were handed out unconditionally.

It took York quite a while to get back to me, but I applied in the massive rush. They sent me a letter saying I had an interview first, so I wouldn't go crazy checking track

Hope they get back to you soon!

Good luck!

Yep I am indeed, my dream course! Pretty nervous about getting invited for interview, but more nervous now about getting the bloody grades (which they've just put up!) If you apply for deferred entry I'm guessing you had to get ABB?

So is it unlikely that they'll just give me an offer straightaway? And that I'll be called for interview first before they decide? How did your interview go? I really don't know what to expect if I do get called! I've got a portfolio ready and lots of things to talk about, that should help!

[xoxjubixox]

(Original post by NeonIndian)
Yep I am indeed, my dream course! Pretty nervous about getting invited for interview, but more nervous now about getting the bloody grades (which they've just put up!) If you apply for deferred entry I'm guessing you had to get ABB?

So is it unlikely that they'll just give me an offer straightaway? And that I'll be called for interview first before they decide? How did your interview go? I really don't know what to expect if I do get called! I've got a portfolio ready and lots of things to talk about, that should help!

Wow! Didn't realise they'd put the boundaries up. Last year the requirements were ABB and there was no mention of a portfolio.

It is quite unlikely I think - they want to talk to you in person and see that you're not just taking the course because you couldn't decide what else to do at uni (sad, but unfortunate truth of quite a few applicants who apply for media degrees). Also, then if you miss your offer by a little bit, they can go on the strength of the interview when deciding whether or not to accept you.

When I went for interview we had to prepare a pitch for a programme or short film. Details of that came in my letter for interview, but I'm not sure if they'll get you to do that now that you've got a portfolio.

Either way, over prepare, and communicate your passion. I wrote up a whole pitch, documented as we'd have to at uni for my programme which really impressed the guy... I don't think it was so much the content, but the fact that I went to the effort, they want people who are applying for their dream course, as was the case with me, and it sounds like it is the case with you too, so just make sure you communicate it in your prep etc.

Don't be afraid to admit that you're wrong or that you're not sure about a lot of things either. My interviewer pointed out a hole in my pitch which I admitted to not have thought about, but agreed it was important to consider. They don't expect you to be perfect.. after all, you're applying to this course to learn about all that stuff! Also, when he asked me where I wanted to be in 10 years time, I told him I didn't know! But my point was that, I know the general area, but I wanted to go on the course to learn what I'm good at and what I enjoy.. I think a surprising amount of people reply "I want to be a famous movie director like spielberg" or whatever, and they're not realistic.

Anyway, good luck! Happy to answer any more questions if you have them

[NeonIndian]

(Original post by xoxjubixox)
Wow! Didn't realise they'd put the boundaries up. Last year the requirements were ABB and there was no mention of a portfolio.

It is quite unlikely I think - they want to talk to you in person and see that you're not just taking the course because you couldn't decide what else to do at uni (sad, but unfortunate truth of quite a few applicants who apply for media degrees). Also, then if you miss your offer by a little bit, they can go on the strength of the interview when deciding whether or not to accept you.

When I went for interview we had to prepare a pitch for a programme or short film. Details of that came in my letter for interview, but I'm not sure if they'll get you to do that now that you've got a portfolio.

Either way, over prepare, and communicate your passion. I wrote up a whole pitch, documented as we'd have to at uni for my programme which really impressed the guy... I don't think it was so much the content, but the fact that I went to the effort, they want people who are applying for their dream course, as was the case with me, and it sounds like it is the case with you too, so just make sure you communicate it in your prep etc.

Don't be afraid to admit that you're wrong or that you're not sure about a lot of things either. My interviewer pointed out a hole in my pitch which I admitted to not have thought about, but agreed it was important to consider. They don't expect you to be perfect.. after all, you're applying to this course to learn about all that stuff! Also, when he asked me where I wanted to be in 10 years time, I told him I didn't know! But my point was that, I know the general area, but I wanted to go on the course to learn what I'm good at and what I enjoy.. I think a surprising amount of people reply "I want to be a famous movie director like spielberg" or whatever, and they're not realistic.

Anyway, good luck! Happy to answer any more questions if you have them

Yeah, I was so gutted when I looked! And I completely know what you mean about people applying for media courses because they 'want to go into the media.' What does that even mean?! Haha.

I had heard about that pitch thing, it sounds quite daunting! I've just had the acknowledgment email so far, so not letters or anything about interview yet. I think the interview is a great idea though, (despite being daunting,) as it separates the truly passionate from the vaguely interested. Did you pitch for a short film or a programme? I think I'd probably go for a short film, as they're what I'm used to making and am more interested in. That's reassuring that they dont base their whole judgment on final grades too, as I'm really worried about getting AAB I don't really know exactly where I want to end up either, but I know my interest has always lied in editing, so hopefully a video editor! I'm sure my mind would change during the course anyway.

Sorry I've realized I've just completely blabbed on. I'll get back to you again when they next contact me. I'm normally quite relaxed about these kind of things but its actually pretty nerve racking, probably because it's such an amazing course!

[missdarcy]

GCSE: A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*AAB
AS: AAABB, English, History, R.s, Maths, critical thinking
A2 predictions: A*A*AA
Course: English and Politics

has anyone got an offer for any non science subjects yet?

[xoxjubixox]

(Original post by NeonIndian)
Yeah, I was so gutted when I looked! And I completely know what you mean about people applying for media courses because they 'want to go into the media.' What does that even mean?! Haha.

I had heard about that pitch thing, it sounds quite daunting! I've just had the acknowledgment email so far, so not letters or anything about interview yet. I think the interview is a great idea though, (despite being daunting,) as it separates the truly passionate from the vaguely interested. Did you pitch for a short film or a programme? I think I'd probably go for a short film, as they're what I'm used to making and am more interested in. That's reassuring that they dont base their whole judgment on final grades too, as I'm really worried about getting AAB I don't really know exactly where I want to end up either, but I know my interest has always lied in editing, so hopefully a video editor! I'm sure my mind would change during the course anyway.

Sorry I've realized I've just completely blabbed on. I'll get back to you again when they next contact me. I'm normally quite relaxed about these kind of things but its actually pretty nerve racking, probably because it's such an amazing course!

Don't worry, I was exactly the same. I wanted this SO much and didn't find any other unis I really wanted to go to so i know exactly how you feel! Good luck and get back to me when you hear anything! I'm sure you will

[Rickylee]

(Original post by AbigailBowden)
Me niether I applied on the 10th . i'm worried.

I applied on the 14th but I've saw so many people talk about interview dates and interviews so I don't know what to think :/

[Jockie]

GCSE: A*A*A*AAAABBC
AS: AAABB (Law, English Language, History, Spanish, Critical Thinking)
A2 predictions: A*AA (Law, English Language, History)
Course: Law
Why: Love the campus and the course sounds really innovative and unique. I fell in love with the whole place the moment I arrived.
Choices: York, Manchester, Oxford, Leeds, Reading

[AbigailBowden]

(Original post by Rickylee)
I applied on the 14th but I've saw so many people talk about interview dates and interviews so I don't know what to think :/

I havent heard anything and I applied on the 10th! Let me know if you hear anything.

What are you results and stuff? Have you applied for chemistry to all 5?

[Jockie]

Yeah I applied on the 10th and am yet to hear anything. I was told the interview (for Law, this is) could be anytime between December and March though.

[Rickylee]

(Original post by AbigailBowden)
I havent heard anything and I applied on the 10th! Let me know if you hear anything.

What are you results and stuff? Have you applied for chemistry to all 5?

Oh right well then you'll probably hear back before me!

AS: ABBB Chemistry - A

A2 predictions AAB PHysics and Chemistry A

what about you because I don't know whether I would be considered a weak applicant or not but I do have a low offer from Loughbrough which I am assuming my statement was fair good! I'll let you know if I hear anythnig, you too!