Chances of getting into Warwick

1) I'm thinking of applying to Warwick for Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies. My predicted is A*BBC (A* for Spanish) and I also got top in my country for Spanish at GCSE. However, the entry requirements are AAB and I'm scared I won't even get an offer from Warwick.

2) Is it true that an A*BB offer is equivalent to an AAB offer

1) Firstly, think about dropping the 'C' subject. No University wants more than 3 subjects, and if that subject is holding you back from achieving higher grades in the other three subjects, its pointless continuing with it. Yes, some Universities will look at 'one grade below', but not always, so this is a risky choice. This is okay as long as you prepare yourself for No. Make sure your other 4 choices are more realistic - ABB, and at least one below those grades.

2) No. If a University asks for specific grades, that is what they want. The 'equivalent' idea only applies where University ask for UCAS points rather than specific grades. Warwick want AA in two subjects, and you currently dont meet this - this is why its a risky choice.

Thank you so much for the quick replies! I also heard that Warwick gives out a lot of offers but isn't lenient if you get one grade below on results day, do you happen to know wether this true or not?

A*BB is technically equivalent to AAB but if Warwick are saying they want specific grades, then A*BB probably won’t count. Tbh i don’t see why you shouldn’t apply just because you haven’t met the requirements with your predicted grades, there is still a very good chance that you’ll get an offer but just make sure that some of your other choices are a bit more realistic just in case. Of course you know this but if you do get an offer which requires AAB, you achieving A*BB doesn’t necessarily mean you will get accepted. Also, is there any reason that you’re doing 4 subjects? if i were you, it would be a lot better to focus on the main three and get really high grades in those - that’s completely up to you tho and you should decide whether there is actually any point of you taking 4 A levels. Good luck with your application!

Also - if it makes you feel any better, i applied to Kings college (asking for A*AB but i’m predicted AAB) but i’ve just mentally prepared myself that there is a good chance i’ll get rejected. All my other option require AAB-BBB!

Thank you so much for the quick replies! I also heard that Warwick gives out a lot of offers but isn't lenient if you get one grade below on results day, do you happen to know wether this true or not?

Hello,

I'm thinking of applying to Warwick for Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies. My predicted is A*BBC (A* for Spanish) and I also got top in my country for Spanish at GCSE. However, the entry requirements are AAB and I'm scared I won't even get an offer from Warwick. Do you guys think I would have a chance and is it true that an A*BB offer is equivalent to an AAB offer (from what my friends have told me). I'm also fairly sure I can get above my predicted but I'm scared I won't get an offer. Can you guys be brutally honest as to what you guys think.

Thank you

Hello,

I'm thinking of applying to Warwick for Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies. My predicted is A*BBC (A* for Spanish) and I also got top in my country for Spanish at GCSE. However, the entry requirements are AAB and I'm scared I won't even get an offer from Warwick. Do you guys think I would have a chance and is it true that an A*BB offer is equivalent to an AAB offer (from what my friends have told me). I'm also fairly sure I can get above my predicted but I'm scared I won't get an offer. Can you guys be brutally honest as to what you guys think.

Thank you

Hi, the only thing that concerns me is that sometimes universities don't accept A level in native language, so technically you actually got BBC, which is a quite far shot for universities such as Warwick. Also, are you from West Yorkshire? Because I have one student in my sixth form with exactly the same grades and A* in Spanish, it might be you Idk lol.

Hello, noooo I'm an international student and I have German nationality, I hope Warwick still sees my A* as a real grade tho

There has been a move to accept native languages across the board, so that in itself wouldn't concern me. However depending on the course, sometimes they are not suitable for a native speaker of that language, as they are taught from a beginner or near-beginner level.

Hi, the only thing that concerns me is that sometimes universities don't accept A level in native language,