If I get AAC, will I still be let in (AAB offer) ?

Just wondering, because I am nervous about my Biology grade which will be a hit or miss for a B.

Chem and Maths I'm feeling confident about the A's, it's just that it seems unusual to let someone in with a C, particularly a good uni like Reading, so I was wondering....... :colondollar:

Has anyone been in something similar where they got a C in one subject and got let in?

Cheers guys!

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Reply 1

SlowlorisIncognito

No-one can say. It most likely depends on how many other students met their grades, and how many students are taking up their insurance offer. AAC is considered equivalent to ABB in terms of government funding, so the university won't get fined for accepting you if the course is full, but they also have other logistical issues to consider, so it is possible that you may lose out.

Reply 2

username1146013

If your C is close to the B boarder and they reject you try calling them and explaining the narrow miss. They might let you in anyway :smile:

Reply 3

eggfriedrice

Original post by cfhurley

If your C is close to the B boarder and they reject you try calling them and explaining the narrow miss. They might let you in anyway :smile:

Pretty sure once they reject you theres no point in calling. But if they did get AAC and track hadn't updated then yes, call them!

Reply 4

und3niable_

Worrying about if I get ABB for an AAB offer :confused:

Reply 5

paolag

Hey

It feels like we're in the same boat OP! I applied too to Reading and my offer is ABB but no way could I get a B in English, so my aim was to achieve AAC. I guess it's the equivalent in terms of ucas points and such, and i spoke to the head of my department and he said that they would still accept you depending on how many people have gotten ABB. So I've got my fingers crossed that they'll still allow us! :smile:

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Reply 6

Kre

What course are you doing? I'm about to go into my second year at Reading, but when I got my A-level results I ended up with A*BB instead of AAB, which was my offer. I was accepted regardless, (I studying Accountancy at Henley Business School). It all depends on course popularity and how well you do in comparison to other students. If you have a strong personal statement and references, you still stand a good chance to get accepted, even if you miss it by one grade. Good luck!

Reply 7

Jules100bc

In a similar boat here! Think I may have had a howler on the day of the paper! Fingers crossed!

Reply 8

Iqbal007

Original post by James A

Has anyone been in something similar where they got a C in one subject and got let in?

Cheers guys!

Depends on the course and uni to be honest

Reply 9

Wise Fool

I do Maths, Physics and Chemistry (all with Edexcel) and I am offered AAB (for Aerospace Engineering by The University of Sheffield) and I know for a fact that I wont get a B grade in chemistry (not allowed to re-sit my AS exams for chemistry). Say, by some miracle, that I get A*A C in Maths, Physics and Chemistry respectively, will the university still give me an unconditional offer as it is equivalent to AAB?

Reply 10

GeogBerry

It depends. UCL said usually it would be a definite no if you missed your grades, but now they'll look at your UMS for close misses, whereas Cardiff said they usually allow people in with a grade lower.. Depends on your university, you should ask on an open day or via email

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Reply 11

Wise Fool

Original post by GeogBerry

I applied to The University of Sheffield for Aerospace Engineering (BEng with a year in industry) and I emailed them on Friday but they still haven't replied (they should be closed on weekends?).

Reply 12

GeogBerry

Original post by Wise Fool

I applied to The University of Sheffield for Aerospace Engineering (BEng with a year in industry) and I emailed them on Friday but they still haven't replied (they should be closed on weekends?).

Again, that depends on the university. It's definitely more likely they'll reply on a weekday though :smile:

Reply 13

Wise Fool

Original post by GeogBerry

Again, that depends on the university. It's definitely more likely they'll reply on a weekday though :smile:

Ah yes lets hope so eh :smile:

Reply 14

Psychd

Original post by James A

Has anyone been in something similar where they got a C in one subject and got let in?

Cheers guys!

It may depend where the C is. Last year my cousin got A*AC for a biology course wanting AAB but the C was in biology! He was rejected. However all was not lost. He got a place to read chemistry (the A) through clearing at the same uni.

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Reply 15

F1's Finest

Original post by Psychd

This thread is old now seeing as I got my AAB for uni last August :tongue:

Reply 16

niceguy95

Original post by James A

Has anyone been in something similar where they got a C in one subject and got let in?

Cheers guys!

So what you get eventually

Cus I'm currently in this exact situation

Reply 17

F1's Finest

Original post by niceguy95

So what you get eventually

Cus I'm currently in this exact situation

As said above, AAB. Maths, Chem, Bio respectively.

Reply 18

Wise Fool

Original post by James A

As said above, AAB. Maths, Chem, Bio respectively.

All Edexcel? Because if you managed to get an 'a' grade in Edexcel Chemistry then give yourself a huge pat on the back!

Reply 19

F1's Finest

Original post by Wise Fool

All Edexcel? Because if you managed to get an 'a' grade in Edexcel Chemistry then give yourself a huge pat on the back!

Edexcel Chem, Edexcel Maths, AQA Bio.

To be fair, I was on a gap year so my A isn't worth as much as someone else who would get an A on their first attempt (which is amazing lol)