Not sure if this is the appropriate thread, but here goes:
I'm doing an access course, so am in the lucky position of knowing my results way before everyone else. I have just missed my firm, but will make my insurance.
My firm choice is asking for 30 credits at distinction and 15 credits at merit (each assignment/exam counts as 3 credits). I will be receiving 30 distinctions, 12 merits and 3 pass.
Because I know these results in advance (these will be officially confirmed in 2 weeks time), at what point should I start contacting my firm choice about whether or not they will still accept me? I have asked one of my teachers, and they have said to contact the university as soon as possible, as it shows enthusiasm.
If this is the case, then I will contact the appropriate admissions team. But by email? Or by phone? Which is best?
I have already contacted them before, about a month ago, once I knew I would be just missing the mark. Their reply was that they could not confirm anything at this time, but that whilst it wasn't unheard of for students to still be accepted, priority would go to students achieving the requested grades.
I have mentioned that I have already talked to them once to my teacher, and he says it would be fine to contact them again.
So, should I contact them again? In what form is most appropriate? How should I approach the issue? What should I mention/refer to?
It is my personal opinion that the entry requirements were too high, and I would be happy to argue my point. Is it inappropriate to mention this?
So yes, there we are. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.