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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entry(Original post by fionywy)
Name: fion
Course applying for: accounting and finance
College applying for: not sure yet :P wait till i go to one of the open days
Studying currently: AS Biology, Economics, Business Studies, Maths
1st choice?: probably yes
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Name: Bulbsaur
Course applying for: Geography Bsc or BA (undecided)
College applying for: Unsure.
Studying currently: Just finished AS Maths, Geography, History and Physics.
1st choice?: Since I doubt i'll get into Cambridge, probably, but I'm not even sure if I stand a good chance at Durham :/ Pretty sure I'll have 3 As but probably a C in physics since I failed the exam, and the Durham offer is A*AA so a C at AS in something that could be seen as relevant to the Bsc won't exactly look great..All added. If you want to put any additional information please ask.(Original post by Annabel2455)
Have already posted at the start but could someone please add me to the other page, gave it a go but got a bit confused :\
Name - Annabel
Course - Chemistry
College - Dont know yet
Studying - Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Biology (AS only)
GCSE's - 8A* 3A
1st choice - YES!
Extra - Bronze D of E, World Challenge
Thanks a lot!! and great page btw 
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryWould you mind adding me to this? I have absolutely no idea how to edit the page!
Name: In_Medias_Res
Course: Chemistry (MChem)
College: St. Hild and St. Bede's if not Open Application
GCSEs: 10A*s, 4As
Subjects (AS): Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Further Maths, General Studies
1st Choice: No, Oxford, but I really doubt I'd get an offer...
Extra: Bronze D of E, Sports Leaders, Grade 6 Flute, Grade 5 Bassoon, attempting to find some more academic things to add to this at the moment.
Cheers; I envisage this being very useful in the months to come!Last edited by In_Medias_Res; 28-05-2012 at 17:13. -
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryAdded!(Original post by In_Medias_Res)
Would you mind adding me to this? I have absolutely no idea how to edit the page!
Name: In_Medias_Res
Course: Chemistry (MChem)
College: St. Hild and St. Bede's if not Open Application
GCSEs: 10A*s, 4As
Subjects (AS): Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Further Maths, General Studies
1st Choice: No, Oxford, but I really doubt I'd get an offer...
Extra: Bronze D of E, Sports Leaders, Grade 6 Flute, Grade 5 Bassoon, attempting to find some more academic things to add to this at the moment.
Cheers; I envisage this being very useful in the months to come!
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryI've already posted, but I'll officially throw my name into the hat :P, since I'm not being stalked.
Name: Tom
Course applying for: History
College applying for: Undecided
Studying currently: English Lit, History, Government & Politics, Sociology
1st choice?: If I should be so lucky as to get an offer, yes.
GCSE: 4 A*s, 5 As, 3 Bs
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryWow, wasn't aware of this thread - hi all!
Name: Kidioteque
Course applying for: Law
College applying for: Unsure, but probably University
Studying currently: English Literature, Mathematics, History, Economics, Critical Thinking & EPQ
GCSES: 8A*s, 1A
Had my heart set on Oxbridge but can see that dream fizzling out fast. Durham looks fantastic though - I can't wait to see it on the open day. Just a shame all the entrance requirements have gone up! -
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entry(Original post by JollyGreenAtheist)
I've already posted, but I'll officially throw my name into the hat :P, since I'm not being stalked.
Name: Tom
Course applying for: History
College applying for: Undecided
Studying currently: English Lit, History, Government & Politics, Sociology
1st choice?: If I should be so lucky as to get an offer, yes.
GCSE: 4 A*s, 5 As, 3 Bs
Extra: EPQ, various sporting and musical stuff, Model United Nations, lots of voluntary & sixth form head boy.
Done(Original post by Kidioteque)
Wow, wasn't aware of this thread - hi all!
Name: Kidioteque
Course applying for: Law
College applying for: Unsure, but probably University
Studying currently: English Literature, Mathematics, History, Economics, Critical Thinking & EPQ
GCSES: 8A*s, 1A
Had my heart set on Oxbridge but can see that dream fizzling out fast. Durham looks fantastic though - I can't wait to see it on the open day. Just a shame all the entrance requirements have gone up!
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryName: Charlotte
Course applying for: Education Studies- English Studies
College applying for: Open
Studying currently: English Literature, History, Biology, Mathematics (may be taking Politics or French as an additional AS)
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Name: Catherine
Course applying for: Combined Honours (International Relations + Languages)
College applying for: Unsure, possibly St Cuth's
Studying currently: Politics, French, Music, Eng Lit (dropping).
1st choice?: Yes!
GCSE: 6 A*s 5 As
Extra: CoPE, Head Girl at high school, Grade 8 distinction in musical theatre.Last edited by Ayresss; 03-06-2012 at 13:00. -
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryRachel
International Affairs and Politics
Grey, Hatfield, or Collingwood
As an american , I guess my equivalents are French , English 12 , Art History , Government , Comparitive Government , Pyschology , Environmental Science . All are APs . and this year I took AP us history and AP english 11 .
Extras: Model United Nations , Model Judiciary , Soccer , Volleyball , Senior Class (starting in sept.) Vice President , Lacrosse , Chess Club , Math and French Honor Societies , and Table Tennis Club .
BTW...can anyone help me figure out how hard it is for americans to get into Durham ? Im stressing out already and of course no one here (in Virginia) knows anything about UK schools .Last edited by RachelEliza13; 03-06-2012 at 16:00. -
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryDid the requirements change for international students too? I didnt get an email ...(Original post by Oli-Ol)
Did anyone else get the email about changes to entry requirements? So upset about the change to Modern Languages... an offer of AAB would have been perfect
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryI'm not sure I'm afraid. Check the website or drop them an email to ask!(Original post by RachelEliza13)
Did the requirements change for international students too? I didnt get an email ... -
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryName: Safrina
Course: Philosophy
College: MEDUNKNOW
GCSEs: 2A*s, 2As, 4Bs
Subjects (AS): English lit, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Critical thinking
1st Choice: Nope
Extra: Many many essay prizes, student council, published poet, hopefully doing an internship at Ayn Rand centre next summer in California... -
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryHola!
Name: Nabeel J
Course applying for: Medicine
College applying for:
Studying currently: Chemistry Biology Maths-w/-Statistics Economics
1st choice?:Yes!!
(Original post by Calllu-m)
Seeing as Oxbridge already have a 2013 stalking page I thought I'd make a thread for Durham applicants for 2013 entry, as it's all getting rather close (scary!
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Maybe just fill in the form for ease
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1st choice?:
Name:Callum (:
Course applying for: Combined Honours in Arts - History and Arabic
College applying for: St Hild & St Bede
Studying currently:IB HL History, English, Geography. SL Maths Studies, Biology, French
1st choice?: YES
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryHey you guys, Durham is really far away from me and by the time I went to book the open day, all the accommodation had gone, so I decided not to visit. Is that a really bad idea? Considering that it may end up my first choice.
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entrySimilar situation for me! I've decided to book for the September Open Day because I really want to see it. If the accommodation goes quickly next time, I may just book into a travel lodge.(Original post by Etoile)
Hey you guys, Durham is really far away from me and by the time I went to book the open day, all the accommodation had gone, so I decided not to visit. Is that a really bad idea? Considering that it may end up my first choice.
I know people who didn't really go to any open days but visited after they had their offer. If the main reason or one of the reasons you want to go to Durham is it's great reputation, then tbh not seeing it won't be a huge issue. But if the college choice is a really big one, or the location and city atmosphere, then it's probably best to try to visit, sometime before you apply or after you receive an offer. -
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryNo, they don't any more.(Original post by Llewellyn)
Hold on a second... Do Durham actually interview? I assumed they did but I can't find any evidence on their website or on here... -
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryI have problems with the two open days in June. I'll be going to the september one instead (which is quite annoying!). Have you booked your place now? I thought booking opened 6 weeks beforehand?(Original post by anniema)
Similar situation for me! I've decided to book for the September Open Day because I really want to see it. If the accommodation goes quickly next time, I may just book into a travel lodge.
I know people who didn't really go to any open days but visited after they had their offer. If the main reason or one of the reasons you want to go to Durham is it's great reputation, then tbh not seeing it won't be a huge issue. But if the college choice is a really big one, or the location and city atmosphere, then it's probably best to try to visit, sometime before you apply or after you receive an offer. -
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entryBooking does open 6 weeks beforehand so nope I haven't booked yet!(Original post by Andy16)
I have problems with the two open days in June. I'll be going to the september one instead (which is quite annoying!). Have you booked your place now? I thought booking opened 6 weeks beforehand?
I agree, it's not ideal really to go in September! But I'm hoping that it means that the main thing I'll be looking at on the Open Day is colleges as hopefully I'll be all sorted for most of the other aspects of my application by then. -
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Re: Durham Applicants 2013 entrySo I guess it's just AS grades + GCSEs + Personal Statement? I suppose that works okay for anyone who has a good application on paper... but choosing candidates for arts and humanities courses must be quite difficult.(Original post by 117r)
No, they don't any more.
Looking at their website, Durham say that they are looking for well-rounded people (basically) so I think the Personal statement must have quite a bit of weighting.
