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Applying to Uni without AS?

Hey everyone!

I am planning on taking both AS and A2 exams in 2 years time. Is it still possible to apply to university next year without having AS results or do I have to take a gap year?

Thanks!

Reply 1

Carnationlilyrose

Original post by MockingQuail

Hey everyone!

I am planning on taking both AS and A2 exams in 2 years time. Is it still possible to apply to university next year without having AS results or do I have to take a gap year?

Thanks!

As long as your reference contains predicted grades, that's OK. It'll make life more difficult for admissions tutors, but you aren't the first person todo this and nor will you be the last.

Reply 2

MockingQuail

Original post by Carnationlilyrose

As long as your reference contains predicted grades, that's OK. It'll make life more difficult for admissions tutors, but you aren't the first person todo this and nor will you be the last.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but, how will I know my predicted grades if I haven't done any exams(AS) before applying?

Reply 3

Carnationlilyrose

Original post by MockingQuail

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but, how will I know my predicted grades if I haven't done any exams(AS) before applying?

That's for your teachers to decide. They put them in the reference.

Reply 4

MockingQuail

Oh right. Actually I don't go to a college, I'm taking A Levels through distance learning.

Reply 5

Carnationlilyrose

Original post by MockingQuail

Oh right. Actually I don't go to a college, I'm taking A Levels through distance learning.

In that case, you need to contact UCAS and discuss who should supply your reference and predicted grades. It makes things complicated.

Reply 6

parentlurker

Original post by MockingQuail

Hey everyone!

I am planning on taking both AS and A2 exams in 2 years time. Is it still possible to apply to university next year without having AS results or do I have to take a gap year?

Thanks!

Why? Most people study AS first and then do A2 as it builds on AS work. So why not just sit AS exams at the end of year 1 and have something to show universities? If I was an admission tutor it would cast doubt on your predictions. Still if you must do it that why think about clearing, a gap year may not be essential.