How should I choose my 5 unis in terms of grading?

I'm studying Maths, Economics and Politics, and I got predicted grades of AAB. While I believe they're low, my HOY has still encouraged me to apply for Oxford as I'm on track for an A* in Maths.

I've already researched unis but I just need to dial them down to 5 choices. Should the uni chosen with the lowest typical offer be my current predicted grades or one/two grades lower?

Reply 1

lesgo21

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Generally it would be best for your 5th choice to require no more than ABB.

Reply 2

McGinger

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How to Avoid 5 Rejections - read it all - https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/university/apply/how-to-avoid-getting-five-university-rejections

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PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

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Original post by capricut2375

I'm studying Maths, Economics and Politics, and I got predicted grades of AAB. While I believe they're low, my HOY has still encouraged me to apply for Oxford as I'm on track for an A* in Maths.

I've already researched unis but I just need to dial them down to 5 choices. Should the uni chosen with the lowest typical offer be my current predicted grades or one/two grades lower?

if you're on track to get an A* in maths then why isn't that your predicted grade?

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lalexm

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Original post by capricut2375

I'm studying Maths, Economics and Politics, and I got predicted grades of AAB. While I believe they're low, my HOY has still encouraged me to apply for Oxford as I'm on track for an A* in Maths.

I've already researched unis but I just need to dial them down to 5 choices. Should the uni chosen with the lowest typical offer be my current predicted grades or one/two grades lower?

A reasonable strategy is to have 1 choices above your predicted grades, 2 or 3 at your predicted grades, and 1 or 2 below. You would almost certainly get automatically rejected from Oxford with a prediction of AAB. If you are really on track for an A*, why is this not reflected in your prediction?

How should I choose my 5 unis in terms of grading?

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