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School of Oriental and African Studies
London

Is SOAS harsh ?

I got an offer for AAB at SOAS for history, However i feel like this almost impossible for me to achieve. As I believe the highest grades I could get, realistically are ABB

So what would be my chances if I miss out by 1 grade ?

Any insight would be much appreciated.
Depends on the competition this year and the amount of applicants who fail to meet their offers. You have a chance though if you get ABB. SOAS is a very good University though so Good Luck! :smile:
School of Oriental and African Studies
London
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I applied to SOAS last year for history too. On results day I got BBB and I still got in ^.^
I've spoken to people on my course who got ACC and BBC. So tbh, I don't think your chances are lowered.
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I applied to SOAS last year for history too. On results day I got BBB and I still got in ^.^
I've spoken to people on my course who got ACC and BBC. So tbh, I don't think your chances are lowered.


That's really sad to be honest. SOAS used to be one of the best universities in this country :frown:
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That's really sad to be honest. SOAS used to be one of the best universities in this country :frown:


I think it's because they haven't had as many applicants for certain courses- history being one of them. SOAS isn't *that* well known (I actually found out about it accidentally), so I guess they take what they can get.
Also, faculties increase the amount of desired students and departments struggle to reach the new criteria.
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That's really sad to be honest. SOAS used to be one of the best universities in this country :frown:


When?
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When?


It used to be consistently the 5th best university in the country during the late 90s early 2000s, then it just went downhill. They started taking in anyone, creating a ton of pointless degrees etc
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It used to be consistently the 5th best university in the country during the late 90s early 2000s, then it just went downhill. They started taking in anyone, creating a ton of pointless degrees etc


Hmm. Well, maybe the move to Senate House next year will help boost the university's status.
I thought that SOAS handed out offers on how good your braids are though :confused:

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