Holding a firm conditional offer but looking to change course

Hi, I have a firm conditional offer at Exeter. I’ve seen my course in clearing before they closed it with reduced requirements (my offer is AAB, clearing says BBC) so I’m fairly confident that I’ll be accepted.

I’d prefer to switch to a different course at Exeter (History which did not appear in clearing). As it’s now so close to results day now, should I ask them to consider before Thursday or wait until I have my results?

Thanks!

Hi, I have a firm conditional offer at Exeter. I’ve seen my course in clearing before they closed it with reduced requirements (my offer is AAB, clearing says BBC) so I’m fairly confident that I’ll be accepted.

I’d prefer to switch to a different course at Exeter (History which did not appear in clearing). As it’s now so close to results day now, should I ask them to consider before Thursday or wait until I have my results?

Thanks!

If a course doesnt end up in clearing it will be full. It would be unlikely they will accept you.

Yep, fully aware of that but if I don’t ask then I’ll never know. Question was more about whether I should contact them now or wait until Thursday morning. And they’ve shut clearing so no idea if History will be in clearing or not.

Thanks both. If any admissions people have thoughts, would love some advice.

I was about to raise the same point about Penryn as @PQ above. If they offer you History there, be very aware that the course is very, very different. Whether you like the options there, which are much more limited, is up to you.

The problem with Penry is its location. It is miles from any major city. It is 3 hours by train from Exeter, a further hour from Bristol and 2 hours more from London and more from elsewhere. It is also a very small place. It has less than 10,000 population and there isnt much there. My son did his PhD there and went we visited he decided to stay in Falmouth. It was nicer and has more but even that doesnt fit with other students cities like Bath or Exeter or even larger cities. It might suit some but not most. This is why Exeter has difficulty filling places there.

In my view, never having been there, the main problem with Penryn's courses is their limited choices. From that perspective, joint honours there are a better bet because the limitations are less important.