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Reply 2840

Hnk2401

Original post by mlsdbk

I've heard amazing things about sheffield from so many people! and its soo nice and a good uni at the same time.. im not applying but if you have an offer i would choose it as insurance.. what's your subject? :smile:

Ah awesome. From people who go there? I've never seen it and I don't know anyone who has. I am going in February but I'm just so keen to firm Durham now!

I've applied for Geography. Both unis have excellent courses for Geography and, even though Manchester is further down the league tables than Sheffield, when I saw Manchester I thought the department was excellent so I'm trying to block league tables out of my decision making :s-smilie:

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Reply 2841

riotgrrl

Original post by Hnk2401

Just a quick question, does anyone know if, when you're replying to offers, if you can choose your firm and insurance separately? Or if you have to reply to your firm and insurance at the same time?

Because I know I'm *definitely* firming Durham but I'm not so sure about an insurance...

Otherwise, if anyone could give me any reasons to choose either Manchester or Sheffield for my insurance, go for it! (and would be much appreciated).

You have to do them at the same time, unfortunately.

Reply 2842

SpectacledBear

Original post by Nia M

Okay, I changed my application to a different department last week, but on AES it's still showing up as 'Combined Honours in Arts'. Should I phone up AES and ask them to change? (The course code on Track only changed on Friday)

I'd probably say ring admissions, they'll be able to solve / put you in contact with whoever the relevant person is.
What have you changed it to now then?

Reply 2843

Hnk2401

Original post by riotgrrl

You have to do them at the same time, unfortunately.

Bleh. Ok thanks!

Reply 2844

KayteeKaytee

Original post by Hnk2401

It depends what their offers are and how well they fit with what you think you might get. I know someone who got into Manchester with quite low grades for Geography so I don't know if that's any indication of how good it is.

Also, I'd check the National Student Survey for student satisfaction ratings. A lot of people want to go to Manchester because of the social aspects but I heard that students on some courses are not particularly happy.

Reply 2845

Hnk2401

Original post by KayteeKaytee

Coool thanks for the advice.

Reply 2846

mlsdbk

Original post by Hnk2401

Yes from people who have been there and from those who have visited.. it's both good and really fun! I would recommend it :smile:

bit its your choice off course.. anyway.. Durham's amazing :smile:

Reply 2847

Noodlzzz

This is bloody hilarious:

http://mostly-harmless.org.uk/downloads/

It's a Durham student magazine and I so want to join when I go :biggrin:

Reply 2848

Antifazian

Original post by Noodlzzz

This is bloody hilarious:

http://mostly-harmless.org.uk/downloads/

It's a Durham student magazine and I so want to join when I go :biggrin:

haha it's brilliant :biggrin:

Reply 2849

BlueJoker

Got an offer yesterday for archaeology and anthropology at University College :biggrin:

Reply 2850

skypig97

Original post by Sappho

Finally AES says: 'Your application has been received by a College.'

Hurra! :woo:

Now fingers crossed for the last bit!

Fantastic!!!

Reply 2851

imazing

Original post by emmalong

yeah me but ive not heard anything yet, what about you?

still in department :frown:

It changed the other day to a decision made but nothing changed on UCAS then it changed back.

I was so scared I got a rejection. I check AES more frequently now the deadline's gone.

Reply 2852

Sappho

Original post by skypig97

Fantastic!!!

Thank you

Which college did you get your offer from again?

Reply 2853

adam0311

Original post by Sappho

Finally AES says: 'Your application has been received by a College.'

Hurra! :woo:

Now fingers crossed for the last bit!

Congrats!!!!! I hope you get castle!

Reply 2854

Sappho

Original post by adam0311

Congrats!!!!! I hope you get castle!

Thank you

Unfortunately I heard Castle was oversubscribed for Classics :frown:

Well, maybe someone declined their offers? :tongue:

Congrats on yours too! When did you hear?

Reply 2855

gfaust

Original post by riever86

St John's appeared under my "Useful links" (in the AES) today, so looks like I got into my first choice, according to the other posts on this thread! Excellent...

Awesome! Another future Johnian. And another mature student to boot! Congratulations!

Reply 2856

adam0311

Original post by Sappho

Thank you

Unfortunately I heard Castle was oversubscribed for Classics :frown:

Well, maybe someone declined their offers? :tongue:

Congrats on yours too! When did you hear?

You mean they've already filled up for classics? Or that they're just oversubscribed in general?

Thanks. I got my offer at the beginning of November, and then was confirmed by castle at the end of November.

Reply 2857

Sappho

Original post by adam0311

Yes, I mean filled up for Classics. Oh I really hope UCAS will make it official soon! I'm getting so excited about it all :smile:

Reply 2858

Terpsichore

Excellent - my letter from Castle came through today :smile:

I'd really like to go on the open day, but I've got a dress rehearsal that day and my best friend (who's in the same production) is going as well :cool: