If I apply with higher grades than entry requirements do I have to get these grades

Say if the uni wants AAB as entry requirements and I am preicted A*AA, if I put my predicted on ucas does this mean I have to get my predicted grades to get an offer or do I just have the get the minimal entry requirements.

Reply 1

Blue_Cow

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Original post by Hj5673

Say if the uni wants AAB as entry requirements and I am preicted A*AA, if I put my predicted on ucas does this mean I have to get my predicted grades to get an offer or do I just have the get the minimal entry requirements.

You'll likely get a standard offer at most, i.e. no higher than AAB.

Reply 2

Hj5673

OP

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But once I sit my actual alevels do I have to get my predicted grades to get accepted into the uni or do I have to get the entry requirements.

Original post by Blue_Cow

You'll likely get a standard offer at most, i.e. no higher than AAB.

Reply 3

Blue_Cow

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Original post by Hj5673

But once I sit my actual alevels do I have to get my predicted grades to get accepted into the uni or do I have to get the entry requirements.

The entry requirements.

...which will be listed and described in your UCAS offer.

Reply 4

Muttley79

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Original post by Hj5673

But once I sit my actual alevels do I have to get my predicted grades to get accepted into the uni or do I have to get the entry requirements.

You don't put your predictions on your UCAS form - this is something your referee does.

You have to get the grades the university asks for in your offer.

Reply 5

barror1

Study Forum Helper, Universities Forum Helper

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I think people may be overcomplicating this.
Grade requirements put out by universities are the minimum that you need. So if you need AAB and get A*AA, you will still be accepted. You could even get into a new university through adjustment if you beat your minimum required grade!

Reply 6

returnmigrant

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UCAS for beginners : https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-to-university

Reply 7

Admit-One

Universities Forum Helper

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The typical offer on Uni websites is the one given to the vast majority of offer holders, (may get adjusted downward for a few reasons), they don't get adjusted upwards because you're predicted higher. You're not required to meet your predictions, you are required to meet whatever offer you're given.

Reply 8

Hj5673

OP

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Thanks, that was the most helpful answer. I appreciate your help!

Original post by Admit-One

The typical offer on Uni websites is the one given to the vast majority of offer holders, (may get adjusted downward for a few reasons), they don't get adjusted upwards because you're predicted higher. You're not required to meet your predictions, you are required to meet whatever offer you're given.