[Perla Grade]

Hey everybody, i'm new in here and i have few questions about univeristy of sussex, which i hope to be in since fall'13

So the main problem would be what exactly sussex appreciates? What should i mention in my personal statement? btw i'll be applying to Psychology and American studies

thanks beforehand

[iammichealjackson]

Sussex will probably be the same as most unis in that they will want to see that you've demonstrated your interest in the subjects (preferably beyond the curriculum), have some good extra-currics, and are able and motivated enough to complete the course .

[Perla Grade]

Thanks for the tips, as i know Sussex is a new university comparing to others so it probably doesn't have any spacific values yet

[iammichealjackson]

Yeh, plus every addmissions officer will probably have slightly different views anyway...

[lilahnurave]

I found that Sussex really like it when a student says why they really want to study there specifically, and regularly admit students with less than the grade requirements who just love the uni itself.

[iammichealjackson]

(Original post by lilahnurave)
I found that Sussex really like it when a student says why they really want to study there specifically, and regularly admit students with less than the grade requirements who just love the uni itself.

What's this based on? Wouldn't that jepodize your other four applications?

[lilahnurave]

(Original post by iammichealjackson)
What's this based on? Wouldn't that jepodize your other four applications?

People who go there, who did just that and received offers even though they didnt meet the grade requirements. An ex of mine was at Sussex before me and it was something he was aware of too. I guess it depends on how much you want to go there

[Perla Grade]

Well, that's fabulous news! The right policy prefer students, that prefer university!

[NiallC]

Do people think it is a good idea to say what sort of societies they would like to join if they haven't done much in terms of extra curriculer activities during school/college.

[Perla Grade]

I'm facing the same difficulty, my wishes are the only thing i can count on, the lack of experience is completely normal thing in my country specially among highschoolers, if you don't have 18 years you practically can not work anywhere, becouse no one wants to hire you.