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Reply 1420

Smeds1998

Original post by bj1

Now that Oxford have finally made their rejection official on UCAS, I can now choose my firm/insurance, but no hurry, I have till May.

However, I was reading the smallprint on one of the UCAS pages and found this in Durham's FAQ. Can anyone clarify what this means? By Unit Grades does this mean they will look at the A Level unit grades on results day (ok) or will they be looking back at the AS unit grades (not ok)?

This is a bit of a worry because my 6th form has a policy not to put in unit grades for anyone, understandably because it would 'draw attention' to any rogue grades in the units which may be lower than the overall result. For example I got an A in AS Chemistry overall, but one exam was a B.

However if it means looking at the final A Level exam results on results day then that's fair enough.

What is Durham’s policy regarding Unit grades?
Unit Grades will be used by the University during this entry cycle. It is planned to use them at confirmation of results in August to differentiate between candidates who have narrowly missed the conditions of their offer, should the University be able to admit any of these and this level of differentiation be required. The University does not intend to include unit grades within the conditions of offers

Hi Bj1,

To answer your question, they will take into account your overall A level UMS, for instance they would rather take a student who missed out on their grade by 2 UMS points than 15 UMS points.

However it is also important to recognise that unit grades play a part. Durham will have access to your A level results 5 days before you, including a detailed breakdown of your A2 UNIT GRADES, therefore it is better to obtain consistently strong unit grades as a poor unit could cost you dear.

I hope this helps, however it is important to mention that this information will only affect the small number of applicants who just miss out on their grades. When this happens the university sees how many places it has left (confirmation), and will take the best 'near miss candidates'. Defining the best of these candidates goes further than just unit grades, and all aspects of you application will be reassessed. Hope this helps :smile:

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Reply 1421

hollyismyname

Original post by ziggyystardust

Any English offers?
I'm getting so impatient!

I'm still waiting too! Just want to know now… Which college did you apply to?

Reply 1422

DrSocSciences

Original post by ziggyystardust

Any English offers?
I'm getting so impatient!

About 10 days ago, application went in back in October.

Reply 1423

ziggyystardust

Original post by hollyismyname

I'm still waiting too! Just want to know now… Which college did you apply to?

Hatfield! And you?
Best of luck :smile:

Reply 1424

ziggyystardust

Original post by DrSocSciences

About 10 days ago, application went in back in October.

Congratulations! I sent mine back in October as well.
Are you an A level or IB applicant?

Reply 1425

hollyismyname

Original post by ziggyystardust

Hatfield! And you?
Best of luck :smile:

Cuthbert's. You too :smile:

Reply 1426

LydiaSlack

Anyone got BA Geog offers yet?

Reply 1427

Thias

Original post by Millie_mcl

I also applied to politics a few months ago and still heard nothing yet. It is driving me mad!

Hey man
I know exactly what you mean! I still haven't heard back yet, have you? Which college did you apply for?

Reply 1428

Millie_mcl

Original post by Thias

Hey man
I know exactly what you mean! I still haven't heard back yet, have you? Which college did you apply for?

I am still waiting to hear back from all of my choices! I applied to university as thought worth a shot.

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Reply 1429

RahhSabina

Got an offer for English Literature today! :h:

Reply 1430

ombtom

Received an offer for Physics today (A*A*A).

Reply 1431

username1601611

Original post by RahhSabina

Got an offer for English Literature today! :h:

Wow well done!! When did you send your application and what were your AS grades if you don't mind me asking?

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Reply 1432

RahhSabina

Original post by jill800

Wow well done!! When did you send your application and what were your AS grades if you don't mind me asking?

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I sent it on 14th October and my AS weren't that strong i got AAAE (E in further maths then As in english lit, history and maths)

Reply 1433

ffiorentini

I got an offer for chemistry!! :biggrin:

My conditions are A1AA (scottish qualifications, an A1 is about the same as an A*) to include chemistry and maths

Reply 1434

username1601611

Original post by RahhSabina

I sent it on 14th October and my AS weren't that strong i got AAAE (E in further maths then As in english lit, history and maths)

That's still really good! Mine are average and I sent mine off early November so guess I have longer to wait but thanks for telling for me and congrats again X

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Reply 1435

mercieo

Anyone got an offer for the Finance course?

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Reply 1436

Spoderman14

Original post by ffiorentini

I got an offer for chemistry!! :biggrin:

My conditions are A1AA (scottish qualifications, an A1 is about the same as an A*) to include chemistry and maths

Congrats

I'll be bouncing off the walls if I get one, hopefully soon :smile:

will you firm?

Reply 1437

Olax98

Original post by OSH18

Hey

ah okay thanks. Good luck with meeting the offer, I'm sure you will get it :smile:

is it your first choice?

Thabk you! It is my first choice by far.. Now just waiting for college allocation (hopefully ST JOHN'S)! Tell me about yourself?

Reply 1438

ffiorentini

Original post by Spoderman14

Congrats

I'll be bouncing off the walls if I get one, hopefully soon :smile:

will you firm?

Yeah that's what I was like when I got it! :laugh:

yeah it'll be my firm, not completely sure about my insurance yet but I have quite a bit of time to choose! Are you planning on firming yours as well?