Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?
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Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?hey,
i'm think about applying to Warwick next year but was put off by someone telling me they place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's.
i'm hoping to study economics and for gcse i achieved:
6 A*'s
4 A's
B
C
i realise these aren't the greatest set of results for the typical economics applicant and was wondering if it was still worth applying in that i have a good, rather than ambiguous, chance of getting an offer. -
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?I'm sorry to say, but I think the cut off is actually 7A*!(Original post by amg_22)
hey,
i'm think about applying to Warwick next year but was put off by someone telling me they place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's.
i'm hoping to study economics and for gcse i achieved:
6 A*'s
4 A's
B
C
i realise these aren't the greatest set of results for the typical economics applicant and was wondering if it was still worth applying in that i have a good, rather than ambiguous, chance of getting an offer. -
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?Doesn't mean you're going to get one.(Original post by J10)
I'm applying to Cambridge with no A*'s and only 1 A with the intention of actuallly getting an offer... So I think those grades are fine loll... -
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?I know... but I wouldn't be applying if my application is just meaningless, and if I have no chance. A man can only dream... and hope to make it a reality...(Original post by tehforum)
Doesn't mean you're going to get one. -
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?Get 95+ in every module, then good luck.(Original post by J10)
I know... but I wouldn't be applying if my application is just meaningless, and if I have no chance. A man can only dream... and hope to make it a reality... -
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?Depends entirely on the subject. Economics is particular, you really need at least 5A* to be in with a 'good' chance. Other subjects like History, English, straight Law (not Law+ Soc or Business, both these seem to be piss easy to get into) and a good amount of A*s/As will suffice.
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?yeah thats what i heard just wanted to check if true,(Original post by tehforum)
I'm sorry to say, but I think the cut off is actually 7A*!
if thats the reason i don't get ima going to kill my science teacher.
did biology in year 10 and got 2 A*'s in exam with A in coursework. i asked her if i needed to improve my coursework and see said no (clearly cbaed to remark). come results day im 1 ums off an A*!!!!!! -
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?E-mail Warwick directly?(Original post by amg_22)
yeah thats what i heard just wanted to check if true,
if thats the reason i don't get ima going to kill my science teacher.
did biology in year 10 and got 2 A*'s in exam with A in coursework. i asked her if i needed to improve my coursework and see said no (clearly cbaed to remark). come results day im 1 ums off an A*!!!!!!
TBH, it's only one uni, I am sure you're good enough, just work hard in your AS. -
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?i have and they sent a very broad email back basically covering everything about GCSEs, in other words they send the same useless one to everyone rather than trying to give useful advice to individuals.(Original post by tehforum)
E-mail Warwick directly?
TBH, it's only one uni, I am sure you're good enough, just work hard in your AS. -
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?SIX A*s? Blimey.
I got one. I'm in. Starting in October. Whoever told you that was telling you wrong.
I'm going for History & Politics, by the way: I asked both departments and both said they care about how you're doing NOW, not what you did when you were sixteen. Might be different for like, PPE or super academic subjects. Ask the department. -
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?THose results are absolutely fine, I got into physics with 6A*s, 4As and a B and I seem to have done better than most people here. Focus on gettinggood As results (and A2 predictions) and your GCSEs shouldn't present you with any problems at all.
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?Just to clarify, there is no "cut off" in terms of GCSE results for studying Economics at Warwick. This year, we made offers to people with a wide range of GCSE profiles, including those with less than 7 A*'s.(Original post by amg_22)
yeah thats what i heard just wanted to check if true,
if thats the reason i don't get ima going to kill my science teacher.
did biology in year 10 and got 2 A*'s in exam with A in coursework. i asked her if i needed to improve my coursework and see said no (clearly cbaed to remark). come results day im 1 ums off an A*!!!!!!
I discuss this in more details as the first question of the FAQ in the Official Warwick Q&A thread. -
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?I did the same (no A*s, one A) what college and course?(Original post by J10)
I'm applying to Cambridge with no A*'s and only 1 A with the intention of actuallly getting an offer... So I think those grades are fine loll...
Only got as far as an interview though. -
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?I'm sure what college, but I'll definitely be applying for maths(Original post by oh_1993)
I did the same (no A*s, one A) what college and course?
Only got as far as an interview though.
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?I have 5A*s 5As and 1B at GCSE. I am predicted A*A*A* at A Level and have achieved 1A* already. I applied to Warwick for Economics and my academic record for them was too weak. I achieved 80/80 in my Economics Unit 3 exam the day I received the rejection. I called up and they said that my GCSEs were lacking in comparison to other candidates. If you do well at A Level, I would suggest you look at the London universities as they have take more interest in A Level UMS. Good luck. To be discrete do not listen to representatives of the universities. They will not help you. Decide based on where you want to go and how likely it is you will get in. Be strategic about your UCAS. I would look into Mathematics and Economics at LSE. 500 applicants a year. I am just giving you advice I wish I had when applying.(Original post by amg_22)
hey,
i'm think about applying to Warwick next year but was put off by someone telling me they place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's.
i'm hoping to study economics and for gcse i achieved:
6 A*'s
4 A's
B
C
i realise these aren't the greatest set of results for the typical economics applicant and was wondering if it was still worth applying in that i have a good, rather than ambiguous, chance of getting an offer.Last edited by Yash13; 09-05-2012 at 16:25. -
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Re: Do Warwick place a lot of emphasis on GCSE's?How many offers were made in total?(Original post by University of Warwick)
Just to clarify, there is no "cut off" in terms of GCSE results for studying Economics at Warwick. This year, we made offers to people with a wide range of GCSE profiles, including those with less than 7 A*'s.
I discuss this in more details as the first question of the FAQ in the Official Warwick Q&A thread.
How many offers were made to those with less than 7A*'s?
Thank you.
