Applying to York for 2015

We have quite a few of the same unis! I'm applying to Durham, Cambridge, Royal Holloway and Sheffield



Well good luck with York and Leicester! You've got the predicted grades for both courses so I'm sure it'll be fine

Well that makes things more interesting, as I study BA Politics. My friend is at Exeter and she likes it a lot. For me, there is not enough going on in Devon/Cornwall, hence i came here. I would say York/Exeter are better than Surrey and much better than Kent.

That's great! What's your favourite thing about the course? All the modules at York look really interesting, I just know I'll find it hard to choose which ones to focus on.

Everyone at my school seems to be getting offers from Exeter apart from me (even after having sent my application in early) so I'm starting to have my doubts. But to be honest I could have gone to the applicant visit day and hated it. I know I love York after having been to the open day.

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My experience has been different as I opted for Study Abroad in second year (awesome thing to do). So I missed the second year courses at York. But now back in Third Year, the course choices are excellent and the modules really stimulating.

In first year you learn four introductory courses, all very interesting. Introduction to Political Theory is a fantastic course, you'll learn about many of the great thinkers: Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli etc and quite often the course is run by the Head of Dpt. and/or the Chair of the Board of Studies, top blokes. In first year you'll find your specific interests which will help you decide what 2nd/3rd year courses to take.

If you want to know anything about the course/modules just ask.

Exeter is pretty much the same standard as York. I'd argue we are better, as our highest position was better than theirs, but currently they are slightly higher in the league tables than us. Either way, you'd probably get offers from both. What are your A Level grades?

This has nothing to do with anything you've written, but I've just noticed your username is York in Latin. +1

I'm definitely looking forward to study that course. I'm thinking of taking a year abroad (I've applied at Exeter, Surrey and Kent for this) but I wish it was spread over four years in York. I would like to travel to Asia if I were to go though.

I got ABBC at AS (with also an A in Gen Studies) and I've been predicted AAB. The typical offer at Exeter is slightly higher than York though (AAA-AAB). I'm aiming for AAA though I shouldn't worry if I do get a rejection from Exeter because York is such a great university.

Thanks Adam. Hows first year going? Hope you're in the right college!

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Thanks Adam. Hows first year going? Hope you're in the right college!



Yes, at York it is three years, and the year replaces your second year of studies. There are lots of unis to choose from all over the world. I went to Aussie. My friend went to Hong Kong but didn't like it and came home.

If you're predicted AAA you'll get an offer from Exeter. They are #10 and we are #14 in the UK rankings I use. But they are #161 and we are #120 in the world rankings I use. Chalk and Cheese. Best of luck with what you decide.

I was chosen by Halifax

Going good so far thanks, nice campus, and (Joking aside) Halifax is a great college.

I guess I can try to answer Q's about the first month of Maths and Physics, or stuff about applying for those subjects

I think the rankings are just there to confuse people at times haha! Thank you for all your help It's all been very useful.

I'm a current third year at York. Any questions give me a shout.

Anyone got an interview/visit day for York on the 30th (for Chem)???

I got one for the 27th November or 2nd December!

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Yeah think everyone got to choose from 2 different days, anyone on the 30th October?

Oh cool! Mine seem different to everyone elses...

Also is it my understanding that if you attend you get an offer?

I've already got the grades so there's not anything else I can do haha

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Yeah that is what the email suggested happened

Oh awesome, well done to you!

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