Hi, sorry if this question has already been asked in this thread but there is a lot to read so I haven't checked properly. In the past few weeks this has been discussed with me,
@Doonesbury and
@Reality Check but they said I should ask a college when a thread comes up.
I want to apply for physical natural sciences and I have just completed AS maths, further maths, physics and chemistry. I want to continue all four into A2 but I am worried that, as well as this being a larger workload, my chances of getting in are smaller as I am risk of having a four grade offer. Is this likely the case and what decides if the offer should be 3 grades or 4? Do you know what views other colleges have on this?
Also, I noticed before that you said that the average applicant has 5 A*s (1 with distinction) which I do have but does this still count when I have 5 Bs (effectively cancelling out the A*s) and 3 As as well? I resat English language this year (B achieved last year), will it look bad if I achieve the same grade?
How much do you use personal statements to decide on places given out?
Lastly, I applied for special consideration for my exams (I haven't been informed if it was successful), should I still fill out an extenuating circumstances form when applying to the university or is it not necessary if my marks are already increased?
Thanks a lot!