How do I pick my firm choice university?

Also share with friends who are in the same boat as you and struggling to make a decision

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/university/advice/how-do-i-choose-my-firm-choice-university
Making a decision on your preferred university destination can be quite difficult which is why I've decided to write this article to help you come to a decision. Lemme know what you think and feel free to ask any questions

Some interesting thoughts. I think you could talk about looking at assessment process - how much coursework etc.

Also the option of a year in industry would be valuable for many STEM degrees..

Universities don't just give offers to those they think will get the grades btw .... they have to fill places!

Looks like a very informative article. Hopefully the CT can add this to the Today on TSR widget on the top right corner of the page and promote it.

Hopefully, Do you have a say since your a community assistant? If so I'd appreciate your recommendation

Some interesting thoughts. I think you could talk about looking at assessment process - how much coursework etc.

Also the option of a year in industry would be valuable for many STEM degrees..

Universities don't just give offers to those they think will get the grades btw .... they have to fill places!

Of course there's an element of universities having to fill out spaces. But someone applying to a course with requirements of three A's with predictions of three B's wont get an offer will they?

I could recommend but I don't get a say sadly.

Yes they might if they know the school is accurate with predictions. Many schools over-predict ...

Thats fair but the Uni's would have a really tough time knowing if the school is fair so would most likely factor in GCSEs more greatly.

You'd be surprised - I know a number of academics and they do recognise many schools. We certainly track our own predictions as I am held to account if students don't meet them!

Oh your a teacher! So you'd know. My bad

Don’t you think that schools should be forced to do as’ that don’t go towards a final a level grade but helps with predicted grades?

And don’t you think the changes in the course structure of a levels has made life more difficult for all those involved, with students suffering from the unreliability of predicted grades rather than the ‘increased’ difficulty of exams?

It has made applying much easier for some students as many students who would have been found out in the old system due to the full transparency of AS were able to bump their predictions. However, the new linear a - level I think has made it much harder to actually achieve the grades for many students as they are just so hard

And don’t you think the changes in the course structure of a levels has made life more difficult for all those involved, with students suffering from the unreliability of predicted grades rather than the ‘increased’ difficulty of exams?