Declining firm choice, please help ... I'm scared!!

D they get a lot of people do this then? If so, I won't feel as scared!

Hi,

I have met the AAA requirements for my Firm choice, at The University of Warwick, however since I applied way back in October I have slightly changed my mind as to the course I wish to study, changing from Law to History. Unfortunately, having checked clearing it seems that Warwick or Oxford have no spaces for History this year, so my only viable option open to me which would allow me to allow me to apply for those courses would be to withdraw from my Law offer and reapply next year (whilst remaining on roll at Sixth Form and complete 2 full extra A Levels which heighten. My interest in. political history and Politics).

The only thing that I'm worried about is how angry the admissions tutor I speak to at Warwick may get with me for declining my offer. As my name suggests, im intent on applying for History at Oxford, however will the person I speak to at Warwick automarptically realise that I'm doing this and subsequently get angry? I really want to include Warrwick as one of my 5 choices next year as I love the university, and It is one of the best in the country, I'm just scared that they may get angry when I withdraw for Law and refuse to consider my History application next year. Please could somebody advise me whether this would be the case? The main reason which I am perusing more A Levels and reapplying is not because I wish to 'snub' Warwick's fantastic offer in persuit of Oxbridge, it's because I soon alised that I'd be so much better suited to an academic degree such as History rather that Law ... I just hope Warwick see it that way!

I withdrew from my firm offer this year to reapply next year and the admissions tutor I spoke to was very kind and understanding. I highly doubt they will hold a grudge against you.

It does happen more. They probably would not want an unmotivated student anyway.

I can't believe you're serious? Do you actually think top universities have such rude staff as to yell at you?
My advice: be more confident and less naive, it will serve you well in life.
Good luck

I got AAA and am taking two full A Levels at school next year, which because of my work ethnic I'm predicted A*A in. How's that 'unmotivated'? Troll.

I got AAA and am taking two full A Levels at school next year, which because of my work ethnic I'm predicted A*A in. How's that 'unmotivated'? Troll.

I think that the point is - you would not be motivated to study Law at Warwick

I mean for Law, calm down. You said your real passion is History, and then you would indeed be unmotivated for Law.

Does your AAA includ History?

If it doesn't I think you may struggle to convince Oxford etc to take you on board. If it does, then I'm not sure if doing two more A-Levels is worth it.

Thank you so much for your reassurance! Was your firm offer at Warwick?

Yes, they are History, Maths and English. My further A Levels would be Government and Politics (similar skills to History) and Geography (also in a humanitarian field).

Hmm but the choices which require A*AA may reject you out of hand for not getting those grades at first attempt. I.e UCL and Durham do not like resitters at all for competitive courses. So it'd seem like Oxford or Warwick/KCL were your best chance.

Ive emailed Durham and UCL, both would say that they'd consider me, Durham said that they didn't prejudice against people who take 3 years in Sixth Form, but UCL did admit that I'd be at a slight disadvantage.

Hmm ok fair enough. Just be careful of taking things at face value. For example, my friend was told the same thing by UCL, and had 10 A* GCSE and A*AB at A-Level.(did one resit)

Rejected by both, but got into Oxford.

Oh wow, that's harsh! I'm glad that your friend got into Oxford though ... Hopefully I can achieve a similar feat! Was it for History?

Yep for History.

Why not LSE instead of UCL? If I remember correctly,LSE is still AAA?

It is, but I think that overall they are a lot more competitive. Ive always liked UCL, so I'm sure I'll apply there, however I have thought about replacing Kings with it, although that would mean applying to 5 of the most competitive unis for History, which is quite dangerous!!