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Trying to reapply to university of Manchester after learning I have a disability

So I recently got diagnosed with adhd which is unexpected.

I’m currently studying pharmacy with a foundation year in LJMU. But I really want to study at university of Manchester as it’s near where I live and it costs me less to go there rather than taking an hour’s train to Liverpool.

Also travel by trains meant I had to wake up early = less sleep = worse symptoms.

I tried to apply for first year after doing my foundation year as I didn’t reach the normal requirements (AAB -ABB) in my a levels. I didn’t do well in a level as at that time I was grieving a loved one who passed away weeks before my a level exams.

They rejected me as I am a grade off for the lower requirements if I do a foundation year. (CCB but I got CBD)

Now with my recent diagnosis I realise I could try to appeal. I got evidence but I’m not sure what to do.

Any suggestions??? Helps???

Thanks In advance.
Reply 1
Original post by Hey_Hayley283
So I recently got diagnosed with adhd which is unexpected.

I’m currently studying pharmacy with a foundation year in LJMU. But I really want to study at university of Manchester as it’s near where I live and it costs me less to go there rather than taking an hour’s train to Liverpool.

Also travel by trains meant I had to wake up early = less sleep = worse symptoms.

I tried to apply for first year after doing my foundation year as I didn’t reach the normal requirements (AAB -ABB) in my a levels. I didn’t do well in a level as at that time I was grieving a loved one who passed away weeks before my a level exams.

They rejected me as I am a grade off for the lower requirements if I do a foundation year. (CCB but I got CBD)

Now with my recent diagnosis I realise I could try to appeal. I got evidence but I’m not sure what to do.

Any suggestions??? Helps???

Thanks In advance.


Have u looked to see if u qualify for a contextual offer
Reply 2
Original post by Hey_Hayley283
So I recently got diagnosed with adhd which is unexpected.

I’m currently studying pharmacy with a foundation year in LJMU. But I really want to study at university of Manchester as it’s near where I live and it costs me less to go there rather than taking an hour’s train to Liverpool.

Also travel by trains meant I had to wake up early = less sleep = worse symptoms.

I tried to apply for first year after doing my foundation year as I didn’t reach the normal requirements (AAB -ABB) in my a levels. I didn’t do well in a level as at that time I was grieving a loved one who passed away weeks before my a level exams.

They rejected me as I am a grade off for the lower requirements if I do a foundation year. (CCB but I got CBD)

Now with my recent diagnosis I realise I could try to appeal. I got evidence but I’m not sure what to do.

Any suggestions??? Helps???

Thanks In advance.


Far too late if you want to try and get into Manchester for entry this year so you would have to take a gap year. The only option you have is to phone/email admissions and ask if they would consider you based on your grades for this foundation year and then apply for 2024 entry to the main course. I did this and got an offer for specific % grades on foundation year modules after applying through UCAS + interview.

I don't think contextual admissions applies to ADHD/disability in general and I'm not sure what you would be appealing for as the diagnosis is recent and your A levels were almost a year ago.
(edited 11 months ago)

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