Applying to Russel group universities, is it out of reach?

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Reply 20

ChoccyPhilly

I got BBC during my AS grades and I have offers from two russell group unis

Reply 21

BIOCH3M

Original post by ChoccyPhilly

I got BBC during my AS grades and I have offers from two russell group unis

Congratulations, what are you studying? If you don't mind me asking.

Reply 22

ChoccyPhilly

Original post by BIOCH3M

Congratulations, what are you studying? If you don't mind me asking.

Biotechnology. Applied for Surrey, Cardiff, Leeds, Aberdeen and York and I have offers from all except York (they have yet to reply).

What I was trying to say is that even if your GCSEs are a little lacklustre, if my BBC can convince unis of my worth, then you definitely can with AABB. There's much more to your application than just your grades, including how competitive your course is and your personal statement.

Best of luck!

Reply 23

Incubator

Original post by Helloworld_95

Unless he had extenuating circumstances and predicted grades of AAA/AAB I kinda doubt that. And unless you're applying for med/vet/dent, they don't really look outside of grades, at most, having a good PS and standing out will only make a difference when you miss an offer by a lot (2-3 grades by a good margin) and they have to decide if it's worth admitting you despite that.

Oh actually, thinking about it, he did have extenuating circumstances. His mother passed away lol

Reply 24

Lwin

With 3 A grades plus a fourth subject you can apply pretty much anywhere, even some Oxbridge courses if you want.

Reply 25

ChoccyPhilly

Original post by Incubator

Only one of your chosen Uni's' is an RG though... Your 'BBC' is what the average candidate applying for those Uni's, typically has.

What are you talking about? leeds, york and Cardiff are all RG unis and they average at AAB/ABB, for science courses at least

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Reply 26

Noodlzzz

I get far worse than you and got offers from UCL and Durham.

Reply 27

BIOCH3M

Original post by Noodlzzz

I get far worse than you and got offers from UCL and Durham.

For what subject?

Reply 28

Noodlzzz

Original post by BIOCH3M

For what subject?

Psychology.

Reply 29

BIOCH3M

Original post by Noodlzzz

Psychology.

That's great! What grades did you get if you don't mind me asking?

Reply 30

Noodlzzz

Original post by BIOCH3M

That's great! What grades did you get if you don't mind me asking?

GCSE 6A 3B 2C

A-level A*A*A*a*a

Reply 31

TMcmillan97

I got an offer for a RG university with AABBC Scottish Highers 1st sitting. I was wondering what this converts to in English grades?

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Reply 32

BIOCH3M

Original post by Noodlzzz

GCSE 6A 3B 2C

A-level A*A*A*a*a

Holy crap,

So you took 5 AS levels, following 3 through to A2 to get 3A*?

Reply 33

Noodlzzz

Original post by BIOCH3M

Holy crap,

So you took 5 AS levels, following 3 through to A2 to get 3A*?

4 AS and and EPQ, 3 full A-level

Reply 34

BIOCH3M

Original post by Noodlzzz

4 AS and and EPQ, 3 full A-level

WOW, what subjects did you get your grades in. I am actually quite shocked... 3 A*!

Reply 35

Noodlzzz

Original post by BIOCH3M

WOW, what subjects did you get your grades in. I am actually quite shocked... 3 A*!

Psych, Sociology, philosophy and ethics

Reply 36

BIOCH3M

Original post by Noodlzzz

Psych, Sociology, philosophy and ethics

One last question, sorry to bombard you with questions! My sister is taking philosophy and ethics, what technique did you use to get an an A* as she is struggling. Also were you on OCR? :-)

Reply 37

Noodlzzz

Original post by BIOCH3M

One last question, sorry to bombard you with questions! My sister is taking philosophy and ethics, what technique did you use to get an an A* as she is struggling. Also were you on OCR? :-)