[Official thread] Durham University 2024 Applicants

I have got an offer to study PPE and I need to decide on my order of preference for the colleges.
I was wondering on what basis do the colleges decide who gets to go to their college.
For example for oversubscribed colleges like University (Castle) College, will they look at our achieved/ predicted grades to decide, or is it first- come- first- served?
I have not made my decision yet, but I am going to wait until after the offer- holder day, when I will have the chance to visit the colleges. Would you filling out the college preference form ASAP if it is a first- come- first- serve basis?

Got rejected for law with a 32 LNAT, 3 A* predicted & A in EPQ, 7s 8s and 9s at GCSE, 1 month of work exp, loads of extra + super curriculars. Reason was LNAT essay which is ridiculous as I structured my essay to fit with what Durham say they are looking for on their website and was very pleased with my essay.

Whatttt 😭 nooo I'm so sorry...that's insane.

ikr, didnt apply to any london unis due to the cost so im going to the university of york instead - from what i've seen the uni u go to doesnt affect anything as long as its considered "good", but rather its the quality of the candidate which counts, and the opportunities for solicitors in the commercial sector which york provides is seriously impressive. i could actually go on about how good york is and how much it prepares you for getting a tc at a top law firm so im not that disappointed even if i did deserve a place at durham

I’ve got an offer for ancient history but I’ve not found like anyone doing it pahaha anyone doing it this year?

I have an offer for ancient history!! will you firm durham?

It’s not first come first served. They don’t say anything about looking at your grades. They do it in random order after the deadline, look at first choices and see if they can match it up trying to get an even spread of students’ subjects at each college. Then they mix them up again and do it for second choices and so on. A surprising amount don’t rank their preference!

hii may I ask when is the deadline for filling in preferences? thankyou!

hii may I ask when is the deadline for filling in preferences? thankyou!

Yes! I visited yesterday and I’m firming on Monday!

It’s not first come first served. They don’t say anything about looking at your grades. They do it in random order after the deadline, look at first choices and see if they can match it up trying to get an even spread of students’ subjects at each college. Then they mix them up again and do it for second choices and so on. A surprising amount don’t rank their preference!

do you know is your allocated one most likely the one you end up in once your place is confirmed or is it just for they own procedure etc? also do you only get allocated one in April one you've firmed or insured durham or is it for every offer holder?

im thinking of firming too! between durham and kcl atm, should defo get in touch if we both end up going

do you know is your allocated one most likely the one you end up in once your place is confirmed or is it just for they own procedure etc? also do you only get allocated one in April one you've firmed or insured durham or is it for every offer holder?

Hi do I have to firm/insure before submitting preferences and being allocated a college, or can I wait and see which one I get allocated before deciding? Thanks !