1 grade lower on my predicted grades.

Is it still worth applying to Newcastle if I am 1 grade lower than required in my predicted grades?

Is it still worth applying to Newcastle if I am 1 grade lower than required in my predicted grades?

That would depend on whether the course was heavily oversubscribed or not. It would also depend on whether the other unis to which you were applying were relatively "safe" or not. Applying for one (or perhaps two) "aspirational" unis is fine as long as you've got a decent number of "safer" uni in the mix too.

Thanks for your response. I noticed for my course it was in clearing for several days this year so assume it’s not oversubscribed. It was in clearing for several universities for a week or more after results day so was hoping that means not oversubscribed.

Is it still worth applying to Newcastle if I am 1 grade lower than required in my predicted grades?

Hi @NLondon2023

To check if we would consider your application, please provide us with details of all the qualifications that you have achieved so far or are currently taking via our Enquiries Form, including:

• The name of the qualification (e.g. A level, BTEC, GCSE)
• The subjects/units covered
• Any grades/marks obtained and the year awarded

Please also advise as to the course or courses that you are interested in applying for.

Our Undergraduate Admissions Team will then assess your eligibility to apply and be able to advise you further as to whether your application may be considered.

Hope this helps

Elliott

Thanks! - I am still waiting my final predictions. I was just wondering just in case.

Hi @NLondon2023

Ah I understand.

Other than for certain specific programmes including Medicine and Surgery and Dental Surgery, we'll likely consider an application from someone with predicted grades lower than the entry requirement. We take into account the A Level profile (including subject combinations), personal statement, and reference. We would also consider competitiveness for places on the course applied to. Furthermore, where there are specific GCSE entry requirements, it is essential that applicants meet them.

Should we make an offer, this would be 'aspirational', and set at our standard entry requirements. It would then be up to the applicant to decide whether to select us.

For further guidance, we would advise that you get in touch with us once you have your predicted grades and our Undergraduate Admissions Team will be able to advise you further regarding your eligibility about applying for a course at Newcastle University.

Hope this helps

Elliott