Question about English application

If I were applying to study English at Cambridge (unsure on college, possibly Queens') but obtained a B in A level English Literature because of mitigating circumstances, would they prefer me to retake the entire A level or might they allow retakes in this circumstance?

Or would they just not care? Even if the reasons were explained in my reference?

Reply 1

MC REN

14

Erm they allow retakes whatever

Reply 2

vixky!

OP

13

MC REN

Erm they allow retakes whatever

I mean, I'm doing my A2 exams now. If I gained a B overall, would they rather I took the entire A level in a "gap year" or put down my B on UCAS and explained that I was retaking modules?

If I declined my A2 exams, could I just put my AS grade on my UCAS form and not mention my A2 exams? :s-smilie:

Reply 3

epitome

11

No-one on here can answer your question with any degree of accuracy.

This is between you and your college of choice. Contact them.

Reply 4

vixky!

OP

13

It's just nice to have a rough idea. :smile:

I am yet to choose a college as I want to visit them first, but thanks. I'll try contacting the ones I am interested in.

Reply 5

epitome

11

There is no "rough idea" beyond those you outlined in your original post. They *might* even take you with a B in English, if the mitigating circumstances are mitigating enough!

Once you know your grade for sure, and know which college you're dealing with, you'll be able to get a better idea. At the moment, however, nothing any of us say - no matter how informed we are - can be in any way accurate. There's no central way of dealing with situations like this, and it is a matter for the colleges' discretion.

I'm not deliberately trying to be unhelpful...that's just the way it is!

Reply 6

vixky!

OP

13

epitome

There is no "rough idea" beyond those you outlined in your original post. They *might* even take you with a B in English, if the mitigating circumstances are mitigating enough!

Once you know your grade for sure, and know which college you're dealing with, you'll be able to get a better idea. At the moment, however, nothing any of us say - no matter how informed we are - can be in any way accurate. There's no central way of dealing with situations like this, and it is a matter for the colleges' discretion.

I'm not deliberately trying to be unhelpful...that's just the way it is!

You're not being unhelpful, I understand! :smile:

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