Architecture 2017 Entry!

Woooooo finally got an offer from Sheffield!!

I'm predicted A*BB and got an offer from Sheffield this week (supposedly ranked 5th in the UK for architecture), don't be discouraged if your grades aren't up to scratch as long as your portfolio is strong your in with a chance.

Hey there I've just send my task to UCL and I'm still hesitating to apply for Edinburgh. my predicted grades are just A*AB and an A for native language (I'm international) and I did really bad in IGCSE.
I've emailed to edinburgh and they said as I'm doing alevel art I unlikely need to submit a portfolio so does that mean the grade is the only factor for Edinburgh to give offers? My councilor said first step they will reject students with not really good IGCSE grade Is that true?

Btw Is there anyone has the similar predicted grade with me and got an offer?

I say forget your counselor and go for it. If you applied to UCL then you really got nothing to be afraid of. I'm also international, and hell, Edinburgh was probably the easiest out of all my unis. It was actually the first (and only) offer I've received so far. No interview, no task, no IGCSE, just a straight offer (in fact an almost suspiciously lenient one ) I'm doing IB so can't really say much about your grades (A*AB doesn't sound too bad though), so if you want, go for it.

Although you are saying that you've sent in your UCL task, does that mean that you have already sent in your UCAS? If so how are you going to apply for Edinburgh?

Oh thank you! You really encourage me<3 I will try to apply it. I've just applied for UCL in November and haven't decided the other 4 choices yet, probably sent them next week

Glad to help. I think Edinburgh are pretty nice toward international students, and you got pretty decent grades so you will probably make it!

Good luck!

Just wondering if many people here would qualify for free tuition in Scotland? If so, how significant a factor is that for your final choice?

Woooooo finally got an offer from Sheffield!!

I was under the impression Scotland would have to have been your main residence for a certain number of years?- ie youd have to be scottish. correct me if im wrong!

Same last night!

Hey there I've just send my task to UCL and I'm still hesitating to apply for Edinburgh. my predicted grades are just A*AB and an A for native language (I'm international) and I did really bad in IGCSE.
I've emailed to edinburgh and they said as I'm doing alevel art I unlikely need to submit a portfolio so does that mean the grade is the only factor for Edinburgh to give offers? My councilor said first step they will reject students with not really good IGCSE grade Is that true?

Btw Is there anyone has the similar predicted grade with me and got an offer?

well done too! i got the typical AAA you?

I've now heard of an interesting case of UCL not accepting someone for Architecture, but inviting them to apply for their Architecture with Engineering course (which is new and, I presume, unloved!)

I think it sounds like a very interesting option. I can see that some prestigious firms would be keen in taking on the graduates, but one's career would technically be as an engineer. If only it wasn't in smelly old London...