[OnADarklingPlain]

Hi again -

I have been rejected by 4 of my 5 universities, the only one to accept me being York.

It might seem like a really stupid question, as a) I chose to apply there and b) there are lots of easily accessible league tables online, but the latter is really the problem! I've seen so many league tables, and all of them say different things - I've seen it rated as everything from 5th to 20th. And in regards to my first point, I chose it as a back up, rather than a first choice...

So, how good is York generally accepted to be or, even better, how was it if you went there yourself? (When I say "good", I mean in regards to not just teaching and results, but reputation too.)

[wasting-time]

it's meant to be very good for some subjects like biology and english if i recall

[T-Toe]

Don't listen to league tables. York is a great university. It has a solid reputation. Rather than worrying, work hard and get the grades you need to get in.

Chin up

[Daydreamer18]

What subject are you doing? I know it's very high for some subjects especially - when I applied there for my course it was 4th in the country behind Oxford, Cambridge and UCL.

In any case, though, it has a great reputation and York is a lovely place.

[postman pat]

(Original post by OnADarklingPlain)
Hi again -

I have been rejected by 4 of my 5 universities, the only one to accept me being York.

It might seem like a really stupid question, as a) I chose to apply there and b) there are lots of easily accessible league tables online, but the latter is really the problem! I've seen so many league tables, and all of them say different things - I've seen it rated as everything from 5th to 20th. And in regards to my first point, I chose it as a back up, rather than a first choice...

So, how good is York generally accepted to be or, even better, how was it if you went there yourself? (When I say "good", I mean in regards to not just teaching and results, but reputation too.)

I also read your other thread and looking at the universities you applied there were 4 good ones. York is really not that far behind them, I don't go there personally but I know a couple of people who are there currently and they love it.

What you could do is accept York and see what grades you get in the summer. If you feel those grades are good enough to apply to the other top unis then reapply again next year if you're confident of getting in. If you don't think you will be successful next year with your summer grades or don't want the hustle of reapplying, or if you just don't want to take a gap year go to York. You may not like it purely because you have "bigged" up the other unis to be better than they actually are. York, in my opinion, is still a VERY respectful university.

[BeccaCath94]

Where else did you apply/get rejected from? They are all missing out obviously!

York is a great uni with great facilities esp science, sports and maths.... What subject are you applying for?

The city is also very student friendly with many shops, restaurants etc that are in London but it also has the history and culture... Where are you living at the mo?

I've lived in York all my life so if you have any questions.. I might be able to help re the uni too.

[OnADarklingPlain]

(Original post by T-Toe)
Don't listen to league tables. York is a great university. It has a solid reputation. Rather than worrying, work hard and get the grades you need to get in.

Chin up

Thanks

[OnADarklingPlain]

(Original post by Daydreamer18)
What subject are you doing? I know it's very high for some subjects especially - when I applied there for my course it was 4th in the country behind Oxford, Cambridge and UCL.

In any case, though, it has a great reputation and York is a lovely place.

English

[OnADarklingPlain]

(Original post by Gimothy)
I recommend Cambridge, Durham, Warwick or UCL. It is only at one of these that you will find any semblance of happiness

I see that you read my other post

[Gimothy]

(Original post by OnADarklingPlain)
I see that you read my other post

And now I will delete my post in fear of people taking my words seriously.

P.S. York is a good university.

[OnADarklingPlain]

(Original post by BeccaCath94)
Where else did you apply/get rejected from? They are all missing out obviously!

York is a great uni with great facilities esp science, sports and maths.... What subject are you applying for?

The city is also very student friendly with many shops, restaurants etc that are in London but it also has the history and culture... Where are you living at the mo?

I've lived in York all my life so if you have any questions.. I might be able to help re the uni too.

I also applied to Cambridge, UCL, Warwick and Durham, and got interviews for the first 3.

I'm studying English, and I currently live in Luton - I suppose that anywhere is better than Luton!

Thanks

[OnADarklingPlain]

Originally Posted by Gimothy
I recommend Cambridge, Durham, Warwick or UCL. It is only at one of these that you will find any semblance of happiness.

I knew that it wasn't serious

And thanks

[Daydreamer18]

(Original post by OnADarklingPlain)
English

I don't know too much about its rankings for English specifically but any academic subject like that from the University of York will get you far, and make your CV very impressive.

I'm sure it's tough to overcome 4 rejections, but at least you've been rejected from 4 of the best unis in the country (and got an offer from one!!!) as opposed to being rejected from unis with rubbish reputations. Imagine how those people feel. Could be a lot worse, eh?!

Good luck.

[Tsunami2011]

It's very good. As an overall university, probably on the fringes of the top 10.

[chinaberry]

OP, I think York is meant to be brilliant for English, so it might even be better than some of your others, or at least equal.

York was my 4/5th choice too and if I don't get into my last uni I'll still be v. happy to go there.

[ConnorB]

Put it this way, York was the Only Uni to Reject me and I was somewhat devastated

It's a fantastic Uni

Exeter and Sussex is what I'm aiming for now!

[OnADarklingPlain]

(Original post by ConnorB)
Put it this way, York was the Only Uni to Reject me and I was somewhat devastated

It's a fantastic Uni

Exeter and Sussex is what I'm aiming for now!

Thanks, and good luck!

[BeccaCath94]

(Original post by OnADarklingPlain)
I also applied to Cambridge, UCL, Warwick and Durham, and got interviews for the first 3.

I'm studying English, and I currently live in Luton - I suppose that anywhere is better than Luton!

Thanks

Ahh well thats still v good York is a v good uni!
Do you support Luton football club? I support York and we're both bitter rivals!!! haha
But yes york is much nicer than luton!!

[ConnorB]

(Original post by OnADarklingPlain)
I also applied to Cambridge, UCL, Warwick and Durham, and got interviews for the first 3.

I'm studying English, and I currently live in Luton - I suppose that anywhere is better than Luton!

Thanks

Seconded the Luton thing It's where fun, common sense, and hope comes to die

[Raiden10]

Good uni and it's a nice place.