Bristol Applicants for 2014 Entry

It seems like a few people applying for Aerospace Engineering, and i'll be applying to that too! :cool:

I'd only recommend it over Mechanical if you have a passion for Aerodynamics and/or aircraft (and possibly space applications depending on where you go).

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ellie_d

Original post by FlyHigh_er

What course are you applying for? And what is the usual and contextual offer? 😉

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BSc Geography :smile:

The usual offer is AAA and the contextual offer is AAB which is so good considering it's Bristol!

You?

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FlyHigh_er

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Original post by ellie_d

BSc Geography :smile:

The usual offer is AAA and the contextual offer is AAB which is so good considering it's Bristol!

You?

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Geology. The usual offer is AAB and the contextual is ABB so all is good. All the unis I'm applying for have the same offer. Where else are you applying?

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_Ddraig_

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Original post by djpailo

I'd only recommend it over Mechanical if you have a passion for Aerodynamics and/or aircraft (and possibly space applications depending on where you go).

I do, i have always had interests in spacecrafts and aircraft so i am very happy and confident to commit to it from the first year rather than choosing after the 2nd/3rd year :smile:

Reply 44

ellie_d

Original post by FlyHigh_er

Geology. The usual offer is AAB and the contextual is ABB so all is good. All the unis I'm applying for have the same offer. Where else are you applying?

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I think it's great looking at contextual data, can really make a difference!

Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and then maybe Keele. Haven't visited Keele yet and need to find one more. Maybe King's but I'm not sure.

And yourself?

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L. Serafy

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I'm applying for mechanical engineering, I was really excited when I saw they had a design engineering course but it's a 5 year course :frown:

Also applying for mechanical engineering at Nottingham, Sheffield and Leeds, and product design engineering at Loughborough. Apart from the Loughborough course they're all a grade or 2 higher than my predicted grade

Reply 46

sandrabondaruk

1

Applying here for medicine!

Reply 47

lou_100

OP

15

Anyone not thinking seriously about Bristol...apply and come if you get an offer! It's awesome in every way. Any concerns about anything which is inhibiting your decision ask them!

Reply 48

thisisjokes

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Hi guys, applying for Philosophy and Economics :smile:

Reply 49

SophieJaane

Hello *waves* any fellow Theology and Religion applicants on here? :biggrin:

Reply 50

frazzledazzle

Hey guys, I'm currently attending a very academic school, however I started the school in year 12. The school in which I completed my GCSE's has a notorious reputation for being bad, so I'm sure that Bristol look upon it as a school that dwells in the bottom 40% of schools. Do you think that Bristol will consider this when looking at my application? And could this lead to their offer being more lenient, despite the fact that I'm currently at a school with a great reputation? Thanks :smile:

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thisisjokes

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Original post by frazzledazzle

Hey guys, I'm currently attending a very academic school, however I started the school in year 12. The school in which I completed my GCSE's has a notorious reputation for being bad, so I'm sure that Bristol look upon it as a school that dwells in the bottom 40% of schools. Do you think that Bristol will consider this when looking at my application? And could this lead to their offer being more lenient, despite the fact that I'm currently at a school with a great reputation? Thanks :smile:

In a similar situation myself; moved to a highly-ranked grammar school for sixth form but used to go to below average comprehensive. Would be great to hear responses to this :smile:

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FlyHigh_er

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Original post by frazzledazzle

Hey guys, I'm currently attending a very academic school, however I started the school in year 12. The school in which I completed my GCSE's has a notorious reputation for being bad, so I'm sure that Bristol look upon it as a school that dwells in the bottom 40% of schools. Do you think that Bristol will consider this when looking at my application? And could this lead to their offer being more lenient, despite the fact that I'm currently at a school with a great reputation? Thanks :smile:

You're GCSEs aren't that important. The contextual offers is for those who attend schools which under perform in A Levels. Email the admissions tutor. Go to the page "Applying" on Bristol's website and you can navigate to find the email address. :smile:

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thisisjokes

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Got an acknowledgement email from Bristol this morning. Anybody know roughly how long they'll take to make a decision?

Reply 54

Bloxorus

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Applying for Economics! :biggrin:

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Reply 55

LeJennifleur

4

Applying to Bristol for Psychology, paid and sent my application to my referee a couple of hours ago! Obviously it's not officially sent off yet but it is in my eyes since I no longer have to spend every evening working on that awful personal statement :biggrin:

And now the waiting game begins...