Do I bother?

I want to study Psychology at Southampton, however I've been hearing a lot about how Southampton is very picky due to Psychology being a very popular/competitive subject. I am very sceptical about applying due to having pretty average GCSE's too (C's in core subjects only). I want to know from anyone that knows whether Southampton would solely reject me due to not having better GCSE's even if I meet the A level requirements?

Reply 1

ChrissM

1

What were your AS grades? An offer is likely to be made on the basis of these and your predicted grades rather than your GCSEs.

Reply 2

wookierookie

don't be a tit, just go for it

Reply 3

jay.smith

OP

My AS grades were not particularly good, I got BBD. However, my teachers have predicted me as ABB, trying to get it up to AAB. (This was due to illness and a lot of family issues that caused me to underachieve). I just want to know that my GCSE's won't jeopardise my potential chance at studying Psychology. I am demonstrating to my teachers that I am able to turn everything around even after a rough year, this is why they have agreed to set my predicted a little higher than they should be.

Reply 4

Emily.1994

Definitely apply!
I applied for my course even though I did 3 years at college and had already failed to meet the entry requirements and had no plans of retaking.
I really didn't think I'd get a place, but I did, and I am so glad I didn't just write it off as too high, like I was going to =)
I know it's a different subject, so my course was 6 applicants per place. If yours is similar then I'm sure you'll be fine!

Reply 5

jay.smith

OP

Original post by Emily.1994

Definitely apply!
I applied for my course even though I did 3 years at college and had already failed to meet the entry requirements and had no plans of retaking.
I really didn't think I'd get a place, but I did, and I am so glad I didn't just write it off as too high, like I was going to =)
I know it's a different subject, so my course was 6 applicants per place. If yours is similar then I'm sure you'll be fine!

Thank you for replying, it is very reassuring to hear that people have been in a similar situation and managed to get a place still! :smile:

Reply 6

Emily.1994

Original post by jay.smith

Thank you for replying, it is very reassuring to hear that people have been in a similar situation and managed to get a place still! :smile:

No problem =)
Just go for it, I can't imagine what I would be doing now if I hadn't!

Reply 7

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

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Original post by wookierookie

don't be a tit, just go for it

Don't be so ****ing rude - without the insult your post would have been helpful.

Reply 8

wookierookie

Original post by PQ

Don't be so ****ing rude - without the insult your post would have been helpful.

lol

Reply 9

Floalley

2

I'd go for it! Write a really good personal statement as well because Southampton seem to care more about the person than their marks. I got two grades lower than my offer and they still took me :smile:

I've talked to many people who missed their offer by more and they were still taken.

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