It certainly doesn't look like anybody's heard from English so far - don't remember reading about any History offers either. I don't have high hopes for my chances, though, anyway, since my GCSEs are a bit sub-par...

Reply 43

PenningtonTDA

Original post by LeSacMagique

I don't have high hopes for my chances, though, anyway, since my GCSEs are a bit sub-par...

how so?

Reply 44

LeSacMagique

Original post by PenningtonTDA

how so?

Applying for English and I have 2 A*s, 7 As, and a B - I know nationally they're pretty good, but I've heard horror stories about how people who asked for feedback in previous years were told that 8 A*s was something of a cut-off point.

Reply 45

PenningtonTDA

Well, as you probably know it's best not to believe everything you hear regarding UCAS :smile:

I wouldn't worry, the only thing there is to do now is waittttttt.

Reply 46

student1234567891

Original post by LeSacMagique

The gcse rumour simply isn't true as was told on open day :smile:

so chill, you have nothing to worry about! The general talk at Durham stated that it doesn't matter how many a*s you have, it's about whether they want you as a person, if they see something unique, I am sure they will find it hard to reject you :smile:

good luck on your Ucas application!

Reply 47

Schlegel

has anybody with an offer heard back from the allocated college? :smile:

Was it changed?

Reply 48

sixdaysinthesun

Has anyone heard back who's applying for classics? I sent in my UCAS mid-October and I've yet to hear anything. I'm starting to worry.

Reply 49

ulysses13

Original post by Schlegel

has anybody with an offer heard back from the allocated college? :smile:

Was it changed?

when do they usualyl reply about that? after the Jan 15th deadline maybe?

Reply 50

Schlegel

Original post by ulysses13

when do they usualyl reply about that? after the Jan 15th deadline maybe?

No idea, but the decision letter says 'One of our colleges will contact you shortly to confirm details of your allocated college.' In my case I don't think it's gonna change, as St. John's doesn't seem to be terribly popular.

Did you get an offer? Congratz! course/college?

Reply 51

lanatic

Hey hey! I'm applying for anthropology, I think Durham is going to be my top choice, but I'm not sure! Really want an offer.

One of my friends said those who applied early (sept/ early oct) would most likely get offers before Christmas. I know how dangerous hearsay is, however. No idea where she heard it!

Reply 52

shirley0y

So Durham has started making Law offers as early as September (according to OP)? I applied in mid-October and haven't heard back yet. :redface:

Reply 53

ulysses13

Original post by Schlegel

yeah i got an offer for general engineering, applied to St. Aidans which isnt really overly popular so should get that. :smile:

Reply 54

cbyrnex

@LeSacMagique I'm worried too.. I applied for History, 2nd most competitive department, and there's also that 8A* (or 6, depends who you hear) is the cut off point..

Reply 55

undergradstudent

Original post by cbyrnex

@LeSacMagique I'm worried too.. I applied for History, 2nd most competitive department, and there's also that 8A* (or 6, depends who you hear) is the cut off point..

There really isn't a cut off point!

Reply 56

cgreg.low

Original post by shirley0y

So Durham has started making Law offers as early as September (according to OP)? I applied in mid-October and haven't heard back yet. :redface:

Hi Shirley! If you're referring to my previous post about having received a Law offer much earlier, its because i applied late in the previous application period for a deferred entry in 2012 and managed to get a place. So in a way, my place was received much later than the average application for this year, but much earlier than that of for next year=)

Reply 57

shirley0y

Original post by cgreg.low

Thanks for the relief! :smile:

Which college did you choose? I chose St. Cuthbert because of its location at the tip of the river :tongue:

So you're taking a gap year?

Reply 58

cgreg.low

Original post by shirley0y

Thanks for the relief! :smile:

Which college did you choose? I chose St. Cuthbert because of its location at the tip of the river :tongue:

So you're taking a gap year?

No problem- can imagine the stress my post must have caused! I chose Hatfield college because I taught it had a nice balance of sports and traditions (Want to pick up a sport=) Yeap, I do agree that St Cuth's location is pretty! Well, yea kinda of a gap year (its a long story really, I was from another law school in Aus for this 'gap' year) You deciding to read law too?