Should I call the uni? Got rejected!!!

I got rejected from my firm choice uni. It was a design course.

The requirements for me were:
DDD in BTEC Extended Diploma
C in GCSE Maths
C in GCSE English

What I got:
D*D*D in BTEC Extended Diploma
C in GCSE Maths
D in GCSE English

In my personal statement I talked about that I got loads of real work experience, etc. However, I sill got rejected. I previously done Functional Skills English Level 2.

I know rejection is rejection, but should I call them on Monday asking if they would let me in?

Reply 1

The_Lonely_Goatherd

20

Shouldn't you have called them on Thursday when you got your results, if you really wanted to secure a place there? They might have filled up your place with students from Clearing by now? :dontknow:

If it's confirmed as a rejection on UCAS, then I presume they have already made the decision that they do not want to take you anyway :sad:

Reply 2

auuora

2

You failed English, the course most probably requires a minimum of grade C at GCSE English, its compulsory. Not sure if there's any uni out there that will accept a D in English at GCSE. Its a compulsory subject that you need a pass in and D is a fail. :frown:

Reply 3

lachachacha

16

Original post by daryZ

I got rejected from my firm choice uni. It was a design course.

The requirements for me were:
DDD in BTEC Extended Diploma
C in GCSE Maths
C in GCSE English

What I got:
D*D*D in BTEC Extended Diploma
C in GCSE Maths
D in GCSE English

In my personal statement I talked about that I got loads of real work experience, etc. However, I sill got rejected. I previously done Functional Skills English Level 2.

I know rejection is rejection, but should I call them on Monday asking if they would let me in?

That's so cruel and unfair! Call them, you have nothing to loose.

Reply 4

Klix88

17

I agree - the English grade D is probably what's sunk you. Grade C is a minimum requirement. Unis no longer accept equivalents so the Functional Skills won't compensate.

By all means call the uni, but I wouldn't be hopeful. If they won't take you, ask if it's worth retaking the GCSE English and reapplying next year.

(edited 8 years ago)

Reply 5

jelly1000

21

Original post by daryZ

I got rejected from my firm choice uni. It was a design course.

The requirements for me were:
DDD in BTEC Extended Diploma
C in GCSE Maths
C in GCSE English

What I got:
D*D*D in BTEC Extended Diploma
C in GCSE Maths
D in GCSE English

In my personal statement I talked about that I got loads of real work experience, etc. However, I sill got rejected. I previously done Functional Skills English Level 2.

I know rejection is rejection, but should I call them on Monday asking if they would let me in?

If they already rejected you on track then I'm afraid that is most likely it. English GCSE is a core requirement because it shows you can write to an expected level, analyse and have reasonable spelling and grammar.

Reply 6

daryZ

OP

11

Original post by jelly1000

If they already rejected you on track then I'm afraid that is most likely it. English GCSE is a core requirement because it shows you can write to an expected level, analyse and have reasonable spelling and grammar.

In BTEC I had to do 2000-3000 word essays almost every month. Btw I was the only person in the group to get D*D*D.

Reply 7

Zozoeeee

8

Original post by daryZ

In BTEC I had to do 2000-3000 word essays almost every month. Btw I was the only person in the group to get D*D*D.

you still didnt reach the requirement, if you want to get on the course that much you'll have to retake the exams and get a C

Reply 8

daryZ

OP

11

I rang them up and they said they need that grade C in GCSE English no matter what. They suggested me to retake the exam and apply next year. They didn't even consider my application when they were rejecting me.

They can now ********** because I got accepted to a better university through clearing.

(edited 8 years ago)

Reply 9

jonathanemptage

21

Original post by daryZ

I got rejected from my firm choice uni. It was a design course.

The requirements for me were:
DDD in BTEC Extended Diploma
C in GCSE Maths
C in GCSE English

What I got:
D*D*D in BTEC Extended Diploma
C in GCSE Maths
D in GCSE English

In my personal statement I talked about that I got loads of real work experience, etc. However, I sill got rejected. I previously done Functional Skills English Level 2.

I know rejection is rejection, but should I call them on Monday asking if they would let me in?

Sorry dude it's over you'll have to go elsewhere.you missed you offer it's simple as that .

Reply 10

daryZ

OP

11

Original post by jonathanemptage

Sorry dude it's over you'll have to go elsewhere.you missed you offer it's simple as that .

No s**t, Sherlock.

Reply 11

TunaTunnel

3

Original post by daryZ

No s**t, Sherlock.

2mad

Reply 12

username749877

3

Original post by daryZ

No s**t, Sherlock.

I don't think you're in a position to act like his answer was obvious considering you actually asked the question. Therefore, you didn't know what you're now treating as obvious.

"should I call them on Monday asking if they would let me in?"

If you want to be so rude to people who were sympathetic to your position, then maybe you should try this as your next step on the educational ladder instead: http://www.freemannerslesson.com

Reply 13

AzimH

5

Sorry if this is not what you want to hear but it is a good idea to retake English as many universities require a grade of at least C or above. Wish you all the best though.

Reply 14

AzimH

5

Original post by david9640

I don't think you're in a position to act like his answer was obvious considering you actually asked the question. Therefore, you didn't know what you're now treating as obvious.

"should I call them on Monday asking if they would let me in?"

If you want to be so rude to people who were sympathetic to your position, then maybe you should try this as your next step on the educational ladder instead: http://www.freemannerslesson.com

Haha that made me lol

Reply 15

Londoner.

2

Original post by david9640

I don't think you're in a position to act like his answer was obvious considering you actually asked the question. Therefore, you didn't know what you're now treating as obvious.

"should I call them on Monday asking if they would let me in?"

If you want to be so rude to people who were sympathetic to your position, then maybe you should try this as your next step on the educational ladder instead: http://www.freemannerslesson.com

loool you even gave a link :clap2:

Reply 16

AzimH

5

Original post by Londoner.

loool you even gave a link :clap2:

Replies like his are the main reason why I made a student room account. :biggrin:

Reply 17

Londoner.

2

Original post by AzimH

Replies like his are the main reason why I made a student room account. :biggrin:

haha yeah it's entertaining :biggrin:

Reply 18

Lemur12

6

Original post by daryZ

They can now ********** because I got accepted to a better university through clearing.

Congratulations! :smile:

I would take GCSE English again anyway, though - you have nothing to lose, and it might be an issue when you come to apply for jobs.

Reply 19

daryZ

OP

11

Original post by Lemur12

Congratulations! :smile:

I would take GCSE English again anyway, though - you have nothing to lose, and it might be an issue when you come to apply for jobs.

Thanks!

Btw I already had 2 professional and 1 unprofessional job and none of them were interested in what I got at school. Employers tend to look at your highest qualifications. Unless it's a job like mcdonalds, etc.

(edited 8 years ago)

Should I call the uni? Got rejected!!!

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