Got 4 rejections and will probably get a fifth, kinda lost about what to do.

It sounds like you don't really know what course you want to do yet and that's ok. Maybe consider taking a gap year and doing some volunteering (I can link potential volunteering opportunities if you're interested) and then reapplying to university when you're in a better state of mind.

If your 5th option rejects you, you'll be allowed to apply again through Extra (to one course at a time). Here's some more info on it:
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/apply-and-track/track-your-application/extra-choices

You could also apply for a degree apprenticeship: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeship-vacancies
There's a document there with a list of 2018 apprenticeships and links to the application forms. No harm in applying for a few if you have time.

If you're really set on university this year and aren't able to secure a place in Extra, then Clearing is also a good opportunity to browse different courses that are available and see if there's anything else you like. I ended up on a completely different course to what I had originally applied for but ending up really enjoying it. I hope that helps

You’re not doing any science related subjects, your predicted grades are probably fairly low and a personal statement written in an hour makes it not surprising that you’ve gotten 4 rejections.

If you’re really set on doing physics, then the best option is to start a levels all over again. Look into starting at a different college which would allow you to do A level physics as well as related subjects such as A level Maths and futher maths, based on your gcse results.

A strong personal statement can also do wonders if your predicted grades and AS grades are not fantastic.

You could take a year out, reassess your goals because as others have said, you don't really seem to know what you want to do for your whole life and uni is a big decision like that.
I'd take a year, then do an Access course in the field you want to go into and then apply from there. There is no rush to go to uni STRAIGHT after college. I'll be 22 when I first go to university...some people on my course are over 30. Also, with a year out you can get a job or do a **** ton of volunteering which will put you ahead of most applicants experience wise

I don't really know if I want to go into volunteering or go into apprenticeships, I mainly just don't want to stay at home, I wanna go out there and meet new people and I don't wanna go travelling to other countries yet. I guess i'm just very confused in general idk

I don't really know if I want to go into volunteering or go into apprenticeships, I mainly just don't want to stay at home, I wanna go out there and meet new people and I don't wanna go travelling to other countries yet. I guess i'm just very confused in general idk

When I say that I spent an hour writing my personal statement, I kinda meant to say just writing the bulk of it, i spent like 2 weeks fine-tuning it as well by asking friends, family and my referee. My predicted grades are pretty bad tbh. I'm not really keen on restarting my A-levels, for me it would be kinda embarrassing and I care wayy too much what people think of me. I'm willing to put the necessary work needed to achieve good grades its just my mind is in a different place atm.

You are right in me not even knowing what I want to do with my life, I mainly just don't wanna stay at home with a toxic vibe around the house, i wanna go somewhere new where I can have a fresh start to life and learn new stuff but I don't know what I wanna learn.

Hey,
Reading your post definitely sounded like a reflection of a few parts of my a level years.
I'm currently in year 13 and studying Psychology and Citizenship A level. I started year 12 doing Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Psychology, with the intention i would go on to study psychology or something science related. However, I also have depression and because of a major breakdown at the end of the last summer term I ended up dropping basically all my subjects and realised I was going to have to change my future plans, I really did think it was the end of the world but it really wasn't.
My mum suggested teaching to me, and despite being initially opposed to the idea i actually applied to university to study primary education and got all 5 offers. It actually made perfect sense, I love working with children and always knew i wanted a job working with them, I enjoy the process of learning and teaching and helping others and i am so excited to finally finish A levels and start the course.
Now, i'm not trying to gloat about the fact i've gotten offers and you haven't yet, but to actually prove that things do work out.
So... Here are some suggestions of what to do.
First, wait back to here from the last university, you may be surprised of the outcome.
You will need a back up plan, so think about where you can apply in clearing for either the same or a similar course. Also bare in mind that the requirements in clearing are usually lower than when you initially apply.
You might also want to think about if you still want to do physics. You said you made that decision during GCSE's, alot changes. I thought i was going to study medicine at uni in year 10 and i'm most certainly not!
If you don't go to uni, take a year out. Give yourself a break! Get a job, save some money, really think about what it is you want to do with your life, don't just rush into whatever degree you can.
Also, you might want to consider an apprenticeship. What job were you thinking of after the physics degree? You might want to try looking for something in that field or maybe something completely different.

But my main tip for you right now is take a breath, and just try your absolute best to finish a levels to the best of your abilities. i know how hard it is especially when your mental health isn't the best, so well done you for getting this far!
Feel free to hmu if you want to talk as well

You could look to do volunteering abroad, get a job for a couple months and then save up the funds you need to secure your place (usually under £1000), and then go abroad on a volunteering placement for 3 months. Or you could try to find something closer by that still lets you move away for a bit. Either way it will look great on a future personal statement and CV for years to come There isn't a rush and try not to overthink this too much, your life is reallllyyyyyy long and you have so much time for things, don't rush into anything you aren't certain on yet. If I had done that then I would be studying Russian Studies at a university I don't like and my life would be at a dead end right now, taking 4 years out has enabled me to get some experience which even seasoned 50 year olds don't have and that will put me ahead of almost all applicants for most jobs, even without a degree. You never know what you can achieve, just let life take you somewhere and don't panic that you won't start uni at 18 Best of luck to you <3

The thing is, you won’t get onto a physics course with the courses you’re doing now no matter what grades you’ll get.

As everyone else had said, you don’t appear to know what you actually want to do so it’s best to let uni go for now.

Restarting a levels is not embarrassing at all. Neither is starting uni at a later time than “everyone” or not going at all. At the end of the day, you’re doing these things for yourself and they will benefit your future, not the future of those who attended your sixth form.
Always remember to do what’s best for you, not your classmates.

What type of volunteering would you suggest, I don't know If I want to go abroad for it.

I doubt I will get that final offer but i will just have to wait and see, Reading your comments and others, I'm thinking that I still wanna go into physics or technology field but I will have to look at different careers to go into. I guess I wouldn't mind doing an apprenticeship or a degree apprenticeship but I know this will sound really stupid but I will have to convince my mum about what I want to do, as iv'e talked about apprenticeships in the past and she's had a negative view on them. Now i know its stupid that i'm basing my future on my mums opinion but its really hard to convince her about stuff and she can be very irrational and unpredictable about the way she acts for this kinda stuff, But for now I will try to convince her. i'm going to fall back take in everyone's feedback, wait for my last decision to come in before I make any decisions I guess.

I think wait for the last decision and then have a look at UCAS Extra if you haven't got a place.

I know you've applied for foundation years, but do the grades you have/are likely to get actually meet their entry requirements? These courses are still quite competitive and most applicants will probably have 3 full A-levels. When looking in Extra, make sure you're at least close to meeting the advertised entry requirements, or any application will be a long shot.

If you're really sure you want to do physics or an engineering/technology type course then the best option might be to gain some extra qualifications next year (e.g. through taking extra A-levels). An access course might also be an option.

Otherwise, there are options to go into careers straight away from sixth form and then taking exams as you progress to qualify. Accounting is one option that works like this, as do many financial services like working in insurance or as a financial advisor. Why not have a look and see what sort of jobs might be open to you? If it doesn't work out, you can always go to uni in the future.

I would say don't go to uni just for the sake of getting away from your mum- It probably won't work out and you'll end up having to drop out, so you'll be back to square one.