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Not required predicted grades =/Hey, I'm applying for universities with AAB-ABB required grades and my predicted grades are only BBB for Maths, Physics and Further Maths. I got a C in maths and further maths and a d in physics because my second exams got mucked up. I've never revised in my life and now I'm constantly revising outside of school and I'm almost 100% sure I can get atleast ABB if not AAB, but will my target grades make getting into university hard? =/ Thanks for answer in advance. =D
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Re: Not required predicted grades =/That will make it considerably difficult especially the AAB universities who will have applicants with AAB+ predictions.(Original post by karma panda)
Hey, I'm applying for universities with AAB-ABB required grades and my predicted grades are only BBB for Maths, Physics and Further Maths. I got a C in maths and further maths and a d in physics because my second exams got mucked up. I've never revised in my life and now I'm constantly revising outside of school and I'm almost 100% sure I can get atleast ABB if not AAB, but will my target grades make getting into university hard? =/ Thanks for answer in advance. =D
I would suggest you see if you can get predicted ABB which would put you in a better position for ABB Universities.
so that you apply to ABB and BBB Universities.
Remember if you perform well with AAB you can always enter adjustment
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Re: Not required predicted grades =/Honestly, yes. Your predicted grades are what universities generally go by. E.g. If you get CCC, and are predicted BBB, it's logical, so the universities will offer you a place based on your BBB.(Original post by karma panda)
Hey, I'm applying for universities with AAB-ABB required grades and my predicted grades are only BBB for Maths, Physics and Further Maths. I got a C in maths and further maths and a d in physics because my second exams got mucked up. I've never revised in my life and now I'm constantly revising outside of school and I'm almost 100% sure I can get atleast ABB if not AAB, but will my target grades make getting into university hard? =/ Thanks for answer in advance. =D
Since you have been predicted BBB, you will generally be expected to get that. Your options range from the following:
Attempting to get higher predictions through negotiations with teachers - explain the situation and ask if there's anything you can do to prove your capability. Show a large amount of commitment and effort in the next few weeks. At the end of the day, the teacher has to predict what they think you can achieve, so asking for extra help or for higher predictions could sway some decisions.
You could attempt to apply for ABB universities, but it's likely a lot will decline. It's harsh, but true. A lot of universities 'remove the weaker applications', so remove those who fail to meet the grades, then look at personal statements etc, otherwise, they'd be there for some time. So, you could apply to BBB universities, and apply through adjustment if you got higher in August, but it's risky, and you could be lumbered with a random university, even if it is better than where you originally applied.
It's up to you, but it's worth doing the first. Honestly, I'd only apply to places with the predictions. A lot of universities this year have been very strict with their grade requirements, and a lot use the process described above, which would be unfortunate for your situation.
Hope this helps, sorry for the info, I know it's disappointing.
Good luck! x
