Leniency for grades

I’m wanting to do Maths with Economics, need A*AB. Don’t think I’m going to get the grades but don’t think I’ll be too far off. Will I have a better chance than most just because me a-levels are maths, further maths and economics?

Reply 1

Ariichu

No, if u dont hit the required grades ur application will almost always be placed behind those who do, at a lot of unis ull be automatically rejected unless u have extenuating circumstances, the only way I can really think of u getting placed above someone in terms of chance of an application if ur not hitting the grade requirements, is if they are just doing the wrong A level choice for the uni. If u think that ur gonna get A* A B, then think of applying to a uni that has grade requirements around that area, dont go for unis that all require A* AA, if u wanna go for those kinds of unis, then u can obviously just work very hard, or pick ur subjects so that u have a better chance of getting the top grades

Loughborough University

Loughborough

Reply 2

henrydoafc7

I sort of meant, will I be at the higher end in terms of students that didn’t meet the requirements and that require a decision from the uni. Obviously I’ll be behind those that get the grades I more meant those that didn’t

Reply 3

Admit-One

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To be honest I doubt it. I'm presuming Maths is essential so there won't be much difference in the subjects being taken by most offer holders.

Reply 4

henrydoafc7

Fair enough, was half assuming a lower grade in further would be more suitable than a lower grade in something else

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Reply 5

Ariichu

Original post by henrydoafc7

Fair enough, was half assuming a lower grade in further would be more suitable than a lower grade in something else

Probably not, unless its a subject specifically listed as being a subject that is desirable, then I doubt they would favour it, even if it is listed as desirable, that might just be because it would help u later in the course and they still wouldnt favour it

Reply 6

Loughborough Student Community

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Original post by henrydoafc7

Hi @henrydoafc7

Great to hear from you!

You may want to visit our FAQs page (https://www.lboro.ac.uk/clearing/offer-faqs/) for a little more information. If you still have any concerns about your application, please do get in touch with our admissions team by emailing [email protected].

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