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University - 5 Choices help? :redface:

Q) If I'm predicted "BBB" is it worth applying to universities with "ABB" as I've seen on Results day on several student case scenarios that there are spaces left for the course?

Q) 5 Universities applying to: 2 ABB, 2 BBB, 1 BBC <---- Would this be a good plan?

Q) When reading onto some of the University courses I noticed it mentioned 'Direct entry level 1', 'Direct entry level 2' & 'Direct entry level 3'
^ what would that mean & apply to? Has anyone here seen this before?

Q) Would a foundation year/gap year w/retakes be far better off than going to a university far worse off in the League tables & your preferences?

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Reply 1963

Original post by O133

Our whole school assemblies are the same with extra focus on the "expectations" of the new headmistress.

On aura écrit ta référence - n'est-ce pas?

That language-detecting keyboard is a bit off.

Je comprends pas.

It's the best keyboard so far imo in terms of actually guessing what I wanna say with the multiple languages

Original post by TLHroolz

Samesies here :smile:

appointment with our 'Post-16 Enrichment Tutor' next Wednesday for her to show me my reference and discuss things to put in it, and I've pretty much sorted my PS, it's just being passed around the P16ET, Head of Sixth Form and Form Tutor to cut down some characters...

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Reply 1964

furryface12

Original post by XxKingSniprxX

University - 5 Choices help? :redface:

Q) If I'm predicted "BBB" is it worth applying to universities with "ABB" as I've seen on Results day on several student case scenarios that there are spaces left for the course?

Q) 5 Universities applying to: 2 ABB, 2 BBB, 1 BBC <---- Would this be a good plan?

Q) When reading onto some of the University courses I noticed it mentioned 'Direct entry level 1', 'Direct entry level 2' & 'Direct entry level 3'
^ what would that mean & apply to? Has anyone here seen this before?

Q) Would a foundation year/gap year w/retakes be far better off than going to a university far worse off in the League tables & your preferences?

1. Yes, definitely.

2. Looks good to me! Last year I applied for 2 AAA-ABB, 2 ABB and one BBB with predicted grades of ABB and got offers from all of them if that helps at all :smile:

3. Scottish unis generally have first and second year entry as some people do advanced highers and some don't I think. For English applicants that basically means that if you get better grades (eg my friend got an A*AA offer from Edinburgh) you can go second year entry or slightly lower grades (I got an AAA offer from Edinburgh) you go first year. Not seen any with three levels though, maybe 1 would be a foundation year? That's usually year 0 that I've seen though.

4. Depends on your preference. I'm doing the gap year/retakes one, that's more down to personal reasons though than because of the grades I got, I just happen to be making the most of it with a couple of resits while I'm here! I wouldn't have bothered otherwise, I'd much rather go to uni this time...

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Reply 1965

hills1

I agree, our head of sixth just says we've done this loads of times it will be ok, there is no rush. But this is my time and for me. I decided to crack on. applying for geog probably physical at a russel group uni (AABB at AS). what I'm finding really hard is getting some relevant work experience for my personal statement. I'm reassured that it doesn't necessarily have to be relevant to geog but needs to show maturity and ability to work. another option that I saw on a website (helpwithpersonalstatement.co.uk) was to enter loads of geog based competitions and go to lectures hosted by unis. this seems easy enough and living in Leicester there are quite a few unis nearby.

Reply 1966

Saracen's Fez

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Original post by L'Evil Fish

Je comprends pas.

It's the best keyboard so far imo in terms of actually guessing what I wanna say with the multiple languages

They will have written your reference - but it came out as référence.

Reply 1967

Tibbz2

Finally got maths sorted and have an A* predicted for Physics, now maybe I stand a slightly better chance at an offer from Imperial :tongue:

Reply 1968

Original post by O133

They will have written your reference - but it came out as référence.

I understood the French, it only just clicked what you meant :tongue:

Original post by Tibbz2

Finally got maths sorted and have an A* predicted for Physics, now maybe I stand a slightly better chance at an offer from Imperial :tongue:

Awesome! I think I'm predicted 3 A*s (4 with French) but apparently I have to actually ask teachers... :frown:

Also late but I managed a bronze in international chem Olympiad and silver in a Cambridge chem challenge apparently lol woooo and I was told it was just participation :frown:

Reply 1969

Tibbz2

Original post by L'Evil Fish

Awesome! I think I'm predicted 3 A*s (4 with French) but apparently I have to actually ask teachers... :frown:

Also late but I managed a bronze in international chem Olympiad and silver in a Cambridge chem challenge apparently lol woooo and I was told it was just participation :frown:

Nice, congrats! Our maths department refuse to predict anyone an A* in further maths haha :tongue:

I don't think I'm going to get an A* in it though, capable maybe if I'm not ill this year, but with M3 and all the FP's I probably don't stand much chance :redface:

Reply 1970

Original post by Tibbz2

Nice, congrats! Our maths department refuse to predict anyone an A* in further maths haha :tongue:

I don't think I'm going to get an A* in it though, capable maybe if I'm not ill this year, but with M3 and all the FP's I probably don't stand much chance :redface:

M2,S2,FP2?

Reply 1971

Tibbz2

Original post by L'Evil Fish

M2,S2,FP2?

Nah I think the final ones were: FP1-3, S1, D1, M3

Then I'm also resitting M2 yeah :smile:

Reply 1972

blamethenargles

I feel life everything is settling back into the swing of things now, my singing lessons are being arranged, my first clarinet lesson back is tomorrow, and I've done two drafts of my personal statement already!
And I have Pizza for dinner^-^
Let's see how long this lasts...

Reply 1973

Original post by Tibbz2

Nah I think the final ones were: FP1-3, S1, D1, M3

Then I'm also resitting M2 yeah :smile:

Ooooh will have to work hard then

Reply 1974

Elm Tree

Switching what course you want to do at university is the worst.. Don't have anything to write now for my personal statement
:argh:

Reply 1975

marinajelly

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Original post by Elm Tree

Switching what course you want to do at university is the worst.. Don't have anything to write now for my personal statement
:argh:

Omg what did you change from? How come you changed?

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Reply 1976

Elm Tree

Original post by marinajelly

Omg what did you change from? How come you changed?

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Changed from electrical to mechanical engineering.. Went to open days kinda late, after the summer holidays, and realised that Electrical is not something I want to do.
I've messed up so bad :frown:

If only I could turn back the hands of time I'd do it all so differently :moon:

Reply 1977

furryface12

Original post by Elm Tree

Switching what course you want to do at university is the worst.. Don't have anything to write now for my personal statement
:argh:

If it's any help, I only worked out what I wanted to do over christmas last year, managed to combine physics and music into one personal statement, applied on 9th January and came out with all five offers, so it can be done! :smile:

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Reply 1978

furryface12

Original post by Tibbz2

Finally got maths sorted and have an A* predicted for Physics, now maybe I stand a slightly better chance at an offer from Imperial :tongue:

I'm jealous, would love to go there! Are you applying for physics?

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Reply 1979

Elm Tree