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chances of getting in man uni?

berryfantastic

i know manchester requirements are AAA/AAB, but i got ABB in a/s :frown:

im resitting 2 modules, which SHOULD bring that up to AAA

and im predicted AABB, maybe AAAB if i talk to my critical thinking tutor.

im just worried about my a/s results...i got my A in english lit which is what i want to do.

also, my gcse's were a bit appalling, i only got 5 a-c's, and none of them were maths. i resat that last year and got a C.

so 6 gcse a-c =/

i heard manchester are very picky... :frown:

HELP

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Reply 1

SSze

does GCSE matter that much??

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Manchester

i hope not! :frown:

I don't think GCSEs count for that much, but have a great PS, be convincing at the interview and indeed, try to improve your grade, good luck ! :yep:

Reply 4

berryfantastic

i just think if i got ABB last year, what are my chances of getting AAAB at A2?!

minimal i think. but thanks for advice :smile:

Reply 5

Anatheme

Not if you work hard enough to get them ! Don't give up hope, English is pretty competitive, but Manchester is a big uni and you may stand more chances than you think :yep:

. For example, I missed my grades pretty badly, though they still gave me a place (ok, the competitivity of my degree is near 0, but still :colondollar:

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Reply 6

4G_dollars

Put it this way...it is slim...I am not being mean...I know students who are really cleaver who have had ALL A* at GCSE, all As at A levels and still got rejected...

Reply 7

berryfantastic

well, thats quite comforting! i live in manchester and have never eally wanted to go anywhere else really, apart from maybe york, which has the same requirements.

just have to work hard!

Reply 8

inksplodge

I got ABBB last year and I'm aiming for AAA/AAB this year, so it's not impossible. Work hard! I think the fact you want to go somewhere will really drive you to get the best grades possible!

Reply 9

rachella_x

alot of courses do require a*-c in gcse english and maths so just check entry requirements or email the university just to make sure :smile:

Reply 10

berryfantastic

well i have A* english lit, A english lang, and after resitting now have a C in maths (and hope to never have to LOOK at another number again!)

i think the fact i really want to go will push me this year. i hope so!

thanks for all advice :smile:

Reply 11

leeming

Dont think GCSE's are worth any thing.. its more or less the rule throughout that your "best" academic level's are looked at (so GCSE's are looked at when applying to college... A levels when applying to uni.. and degree when applying for job)

Critical thinking is also on one of them ignore A level lists (along with general studies and key skills), this is the case for most uni's.

Im 1st year at Manchester, and i seriously messed up on my exams and only came out with 2 A-levels and still got in, and i'd say the course is quite competitive to an extent..

Reply 12

berryfantastic

well some reassuring and some worrying advice...

thanks for it all anyway :biggrin:

Reply 13

Ahern

My sister got all As at GCSE, AS and A2 and still got rejected by Manchester for English Lit - however she did get accepted by York which has a much better reputation for the subject and was her first choice so it was okay. Think your Personal Statement makes a big difference so make sure yours is a killer! Good luck

Reply 14

natt__dd

im the same as you!
i got AAC this year at AS and am predicted AAB
and got AAABBBBBCCD at gcse
but i am retaking maths (i got a C) and double science (B)

i feel very reluctant to apply to unis such as mancester and birmingham because i know all the other applicants will have 10 A*s :frown:

Reply 15

dw_

you don't need 10 A*s at GCSE to get into Manchester... lol..

I got As and Bs at GCSE, then ended up with AAC at A Level- needed ABC to get in!

Reply 16

natt__dd

i want to study psychology though... where most people will have much higher grades than me
is there any point in applying.. even if im aiming to get AAA?

Reply 17

faber niger

leeming

Critical thinking is also on one of them ignore A level lists

No, no, no, not in the least. I loved Critical Thinking, it is a really worthwhile subject. However, most universities do not consider it on a par with other A-Levels as it simply requires less teaching/learning -- that is not to say that they ignore it by any stretch of the imagination though.