Help with what to do next about clearing/ucas extra

ok so:
- my predicted grades are ABC, but i think i can defo get AAB minimum
- ive got 3 rejections (Queen Mary's/Kings/Manchester) and 1 offer from Loughborough, still waiting on Warwick but pretty sure im not getting an offer
- need AAA/AAB for these unis
what should i do next, because im considering either adding Nottingham through UCAS Extra, but that would mean declining my only offer, but they need AAB (achievable imo) plus they have a 75% acceptance rate according to which. Otherwise i could try to apply to Warwick or Notts through clearing but im not sure whats better for me to do.

Help appreciated!

what course i s this for btw

What course is this for and what subjects have you taken/predicted for. I am somewhat concerned for you as usually Queen Mary and Kings are more likely to make offers than Warwick. If you apply extra you will be applying with your predicted grades but for clearing you will be based on actual grades. You have also have the option of firming Loughborough and going for another university in adjustment if your grades are better tan their offer. Is there any other universities you might be interested in.

its for accounting and finance, im doing econ (A) maths (B) and physics (C), but idk apparently Queens and Kings are getting more picky as of recent, tbh Warwick and Notts are the only unis im really interested in, if i dont get into them this year i'll take a year out. If i apply extra and don't get an offer from Notts could i not just apply through clearing for them again?
If you could tell me the pros and cons of each option (rejecting loughborough & trying for notts through ucas extra/firming loughborough then trying through clearing or adjustment) that would be much appreciated

its for accounting and finance, im doing econ (A) maths (B) and physics (C), but idk apparently Queens and Kings are getting more picky as of recent, tbh Warwick and Notts are the only unis im really interested in, if i dont get into them this year i'll take a year out. If i apply extra and don't get an offer from Notts could i not just apply through clearing for them again?
If you could tell me the pros and cons of each option (rejecting loughborough & trying for notts through ucas extra/firming loughborough then trying through clearing or adjustment) that would be much appreciated

It is unlikely that you will improve your predicted grades in 2 subjects. The evidence shows schools overpredict. 75% do not reach their grades whilst less than 10% actually exceed their predictions. Exceeding predictions in 2 subjects is even more unlikely.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2016/12/08/one-six-a-level-students-predicted-right-grades-teachers/

my school doesn’t overpredict bc it’s a grammar school, they’ve been very stubborn with everyone’s grades. i’ve been getting As and Bs in physics since september but my school said these tests ‘aren’t a good enough indicator of progress’ even though they had said in year 12 they would be used to boost our predicteds. i honestly think i will be able to get AAB as i got almost all 9s at gcse plus my landmark performance so far. tbh if loughborough is the only option i have i would rather take a gap year and reapply with actual grades to warwick and notts

my school doesn’t overpredict bc it’s a grammar school, they’ve been very stubborn with everyone’s grades. i’ve been getting As and Bs in physics since september but my school said these tests ‘aren’t a good enough indicator of progress’ even though they had said in year 12 they would be used to boost our predicteds. i honestly think i will be able to get AAB as i got almost all 9s at gcse plus my landmark performance so far. tbh if loughborough is the only option i have i would rather take a gap year and reapply with actual grades to warwick and notts

Grammar schools are more likely to overpredict. They want their students in high end universities to be able to sell themselves so make higher predictions to get that. 3/4 of all grades dont get achieved and that includes grammar schools. If you prefer a gap year fine but if you dont meet the required grades especially Maths there is no guarantee you will be accepted next year.

I understand what you mean about grammar schools as my son went to one and they don't overpredict so much but at the same time, what have you got to lose by Firming Loughborough? If you do end up with ABC you might prefer to take it rather than face a year of resits, and if you get AAB you will be able to trade up in Adjustment or Clearing. You won't be forced to go to Loughborough whatever happens, it just keeps that option open.

bro no disrespect but i know my school and my teachers better than you will, and i’ve spoken to my teachers who are unwilling to overpredict. if you read what i said about landmarks earlier you would understand my point

will Notts and Warwick still have places in adjustment/clearing do you think

I don't know for accounting and finance but Notts did have places in Law last year in Adjustment & Clearing for students getting their standard offer (which in the case of Law is AAA).

No one can say for sure which unis will have vacancies this year and for which subjects though