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I was given Trevelyan, and yer I am. Got better grades than I thought, so I applied to Cambridge (and evidently failed to get in lol.) But I'm not to fussed, I'm gonna be going to a better Uni than I was going to go to. You on your Gap Year?

no I'm actually a 'mature' applicant (whatever that means!). Took a gap year a few years back and have been working since. Probably going to choose Bristol but not going to make my mind up until I have visited UCL again...

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Reply 1521

khm2793

Original post by rmerz1

Think I'm gonna firm Durham. I like the look of the college I was given and I had a really good time when I visited some friends last term. Its a hard choice though, really liked Bristol, Newcastle and Warwick :frown:

Hi, sorry to butt in on your conversation. But just wanted to ask, when you're given an offer from Durham, do they select accomodation for you then? Are you not able to choose? Thank you :smile:

Reply 1522

hayheyley

Original post by Pheebs1201

Really sorry to hear that :-( did they give a reason why? x

Thanks

Nope they didn't say, I just had a change on Track. I have emailed to ask why though.

Original post by Noodlzzz

No way! Pshh Bristol suck :frown:

Indeed!

Reply 1523

Noodlzzz

Original post by hayheyley

Thanks

Nope they didn't say, I just had a change on Track. I have emailed to ask why though.

Indeed! :frown:

They said they're going to send out feedbback 'hopefully' by April, hmm nice. Bristol and Oxford rejections, we should feel proud :P

Where are you planning on firming?

Reply 1524

hayheyley

Original post by Noodlzzz

They said they're going to send out feedbback 'hopefully' by April, hmm nice. Bristol and Oxford rejections, we should feel proud :P

Where are you planning on firming?

Oh yes, tis something to be proud of :biggrin:

April is ages away so that's annoying. Did you get Oxford feedback btw? Apologies if you've already said and I've missed it.

Well I'm still waiting on St Andrews which I would love to firm, but now I'm not feeling very confident at all about getting an offer. Bangor will be my insurance whatever, so if I get another rejection I'll firm Exeter. Have you decided what you're doing yet?

Reply 1525

Noodlzzz

Original post by hayheyley

Oh yes, tis something to be proud of :biggrin:

Nope not yet, the college said they would send them to everyone though. Did you hear back?

St Andrews looks amazing, I wish I'd applied there instead of Bristol! Best of luck :smile:

I have (after I attend the open day) an offer from UCL for A*AA but that A* is rather ominous, so depending on how Jan results go I may firm Durham.

Reply 1526

hayheyley

Original post by Noodlzzz

Nope not yet, the college said they would send them to everyone though. Did you hear back?

St Andrews looks amazing, I wish I'd applied there instead of Bristol! Best of luck :smile:

I have (after I attend the open day) an offer from UCL for A*AA but that A* is rather ominous, so depending on how Jan results go I may firm Durham.

Oh right, they're being quite slow then. No I haven't heard yet but requested it over five weeks ago and was told it would take 3-4 weeks. It would just be my luck for that letter to have gone missing as well :rolleyes:

Not that it especially matters of course, I would just be interested in knowing.

Yes St Andrews looks beautiful and perfect and I'll be soooo disappointed if I can't go there! Haha I kind of wish I'd applied to Durham instead of Bristol :tongue:

I'm sure you'll have a great time whichever you go to. Talking of A*s, I noticed Bristol have upped their typical offers section to A*AA-AAB so in a way I'm happier with a rejection than if they had offered me A*AA (only because I purposely didn't apply anywhere I thought would ask for that). Good luck for your Jan results! :smile:

Reply 1527

rmerz1

Original post by khm2793

Hi, sorry to butt in on your conversation. But just wanted to ask, when you're given an offer from Durham, do they select accomodation for you then? Are you not able to choose? Thank you :smile:

I'm not entirely sure, I think you apply for a block when you accept your offer. I think you can chose. My college does force you to stay one term in a shared room, but I dunno if that applies to all colleges. Which college did u get into?

Reply 1528

ameliajephson

Looking at accommodation can anyone suggest anywhere which is self-catered and a bit lively? dont mind at all if they're jack wills, ugg wearing people
Thank you in advance

Reply 1529

KayteeKaytee

Original post by khm2793

Hi, sorry to butt in on your conversation. But just wanted to ask, when you're given an offer from Durham, do they select accomodation for you then? Are you not able to choose? Thank you :smile:

When you apply you can state your college preference or put in an open application. If your department decides they want to offer you a place, your application gets passed to either your stated college or one the department suggests on your behalf. The college may or may not have a place (particularly at this late stage because they're only allowed a certain number of each subject). If they have no place, your application will be passed to an alternative that is suggested by your department. Hope that's clear.

Reply 1530

Zitheris

'Faculty of arts post offer visit day' on the 23rd - who's going?

Reply 1531

kolokov

Original post by Zitheris

'Faculty of arts post offer visit day' on the 23rd - who's going?

I am. What course have you been accepted for?

Reply 1532

GabsyWabsyWoo

Physics open day: Thursday 17th March
Anyone going?
Does anyone know what the test will be like?

Reply 1533

Laura134

Original post by spliishie

I've applied for Chemistry with study year in continental europe. Got an offer for AAB which I think I can get and I put it as my Firm choice. Fingers crossed! We could even be on the same course!

Hello Ben

Reply 1534

theths

Ahhh just got L100 economics!
I'M SO HEPPY
offer was 38 overall, with 6,6,6 in my HL subjects
i'm going to have to work my arse off to get a 6 in maths!