AS Level Results Day Thread - 14/08/14
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Original post by L'Evil Fish
AAB would be fine.
Thanks!
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Original post by DomStaff
I would probably say go:
A*AA
A*AA
A*AA
AAA
ABB
Missing out the AAB, because you want to apply for as many top unis as possible!
A*AA
A*AA
A*AA
AAA
ABB
Missing out the AAB, because you want to apply for as many top unis as possible!
Thanks!
What if my firm and insurance have the same requirements? What if the firm has lower grades than the insurance?
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Original post by deeferdog
I think they went alright, didn't write as much for the 12 markers as I would have liked too though, people at my school were asking for extra paper :L yourself?
I felt they went alright as well, but think i've written too much on the 12 markers ahaha
Original post by ubisoft
Is it really that necessary to have a safe option? I'm thinking of applying to all A*AA...
It isn't necessary but it helps if you want an insurance.
Original post by ubisoft
Is it really that necessary to have a safe option? I'm thinking of applying to all A*AA...
If you think you can guarantee achieving it then there's no point applying to anything less
I don't think I can guarantee getting anything AAA or greater. I feel like I'd rather go to a university I like the course at that is lower requirements if I don't get the grades because it guarantees a place at uni. Not sure though
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Original post by CD223
Thanks!
What if my firm and insurance have the same requirements? What if the firm has lower grades than the insurance?
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What if my firm and insurance have the same requirements? What if the firm has lower grades than the insurance?
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Then Don't make them your firm and insurance
Don't have an insurance choice
Original post by L'Evil Fish
Then Don't make them your firm and insurance
Don't have an insurance choice
Don't have an insurance choice
Hmm :/ I would quite like an insurance choice, but if the criteria I described above were true, would it basically rule having an insurance as pointless?
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Original post by CD223
Thanks!
What if my firm and insurance have the same requirements? What if the firm has lower grades than the insurance?
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What if my firm and insurance have the same requirements? What if the firm has lower grades than the insurance?
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Well it can't be your insurance, can it? Because if you fail your firm you will obviously not get into your insurance, if you get me?
I would base it all on confidence if you're positive you'll get A*AA or better, then make that yoru firm and insurance. If not, I would say just make your two favourites firm + insurance, regardless. After all, you want to be happy there.
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Original post by DomStaff
Well it can't be your insurance, can it? Because if you fail your firm you will obviously not get into your insurance, if you get me?
I would base it all on confidence. I would say just make your two favourites firm + insurance, regardless. After all, you want to be happy there.
I would base it all on confidence. I would say just make your two favourites firm + insurance, regardless. After all, you want to be happy there.
Right, stupid question I'm sorry!
Thanks!
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Original post by CD223
Hmm :/ I would quite like an insurance choice, but if the criteria I described above were true, would it basically rule having an insurance as pointless?
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no point if offer is higher than firm
With regards to personal statements, is it feasible to email a university an attachment of the statement to get some feedback?
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Original post by CD223
No problem. Sorry, I kind of contradicted myself in that.
If you're confident then you should 100% go for A*AA for both your choices. I am.
Original post by L'Evil Fish
no point if offer is higher than firm
Yeah, stupid question! I didn't think through what I was saying. You can see why I'm now nervous for next week!
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Original post by DomStaff
No problem. Sorry, I kind of contradicted myself in that.
If you're confident then you should 100% go for A*AA for both your choices. I am.
If you're confident then you should 100% go for A*AA for both your choices. I am.
Hmm. I'm unsure in myself! I think I could get AAA but maybe choosing both as A*AA is a bit beyond me :/ I get your meaning though, thank you!
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Original post by CD223
With regards to personal statements, is it feasible to email a university an attachment of the statement to get some feedback?
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No, I wouldn't do that!
Original post by CD223
Yeah, stupid question! I didn't think through what I was saying. You can see why I'm now nervous for next week!
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Haha dw
Original post by CD223
Hmm. I'm unsure in myself! I think I could get AAA but maybe choosing both as A*AA is a bit beyond me :/ I get your meaning though, thank you!
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If you want to apply for Oxford then I'm sure you are capable of A*. When you get your results, if you are over 90% you should have a decent chance of getting an A* next year.
Original post by DomStaff
Well it can't be your insurance, can it? Because if you fail your firm you will obviously not get into your insurance, if you get me?
I would base it all on confidence if you're positive you'll get A*AA or better, then make that yoru firm and insurance. If not, I would say just make your two favourites firm + insurance, regardless. After all, you want to be happy there.
I would base it all on confidence if you're positive you'll get A*AA or better, then make that yoru firm and insurance. If not, I would say just make your two favourites firm + insurance, regardless. After all, you want to be happy there.
Original post by CD223
Hmm :/ I would quite like an insurance choice, but if the criteria I described above were true, would it basically rule having an insurance as pointless?
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Original post by L'Evil Fish
no point if offer is higher than firm
Thats bull ****, if you like a univeristy and its got a lower entry grade firm it. put the higher one as your insurance it doesnt matter.
Also its best to always have an insurance as for example 2 universities, one requesting AAA and the other A*AA
Firming the AAA one and being rejected
The A*AA one as your insurance could accept you with AAB if say the number of people who hit the offer is at a all time low. Or they need to fill places in the course etc
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Original post by DomStaff
If you want to apply for Oxford then I'm sure you are capable of A*. When you get your results, if you are over 90% you should have a decent chance of getting an A* next year.
Good point. I'm always negative towards my grades. It's hard having that trait because I'll probably pick "realistic" unis as ones based on my negative predictions of myself!
I'm hoping for an A* in maths. Computing should hopefully be an A and History too. Physics who knows, aha!
What stage are you at with unis/applications?
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