Philosophy Applications 2010

Obviously a good grade in Philosophy AS would have helped you along. UCL in particular, I can imagine, will look at that with a certain amount of rigour.
& accounting for the D in Geography if you are predicted an A?
I dunno, there's no point in kidding yourself that you will make A*AA and trying to "earn" predictions if you don't think it truely possible.
It kind of annoys me as I have been brutally honest with myself in what I am likely to achieve... then I see people (particularly on this forum) who have done worse than me at AS got As in their predictions...

I was only asking a simple question there was no need for a snooty reply... don't try to comment on other people's circumstances when you don't fully know them. Im over 90% on my history AS which leads me to believe im on target for an A* right?? There was a problem with the college and philosophy last year as only 4 of around 50 even got a pass grade in philosophy something which is very unusual. As for the D in geoegraphy its not a subject im taking through to A2 i hated it all through last year and therefore am instead taking psychology this year but i am taking both AS and A2 in one year... so please don't comment on situations when you don't know them fully.. all i wanted was a simple answer from someone who may had received offers in similar situations in previous years.

I was only asking a simple question there was no need for a snooty reply... don't try to comment on other people's circumstances when you don't fully know them. Im over 90% on my history AS which leads me to believe im on target for an A* right?? There was a problem with the college and philosophy last year as only 4 of around 50 even got a pass grade in philosophy something which is very unusual. As for the D in geoegraphy its not a subject im taking through to A2 i hated it all through last year and therefore am instead taking psychology this year but i am taking both AS and A2 in one year... so please don't comment on situations when you don't know them fully.. all i wanted was a simple answer from someone who may had received offers in similar situations in previous years.

Sure is.
Yeah I know where you're coming from with that, it's just knowing that it's right around the corner. I do hope all goes well.

Can't help you much but basically I can tell you that the UCL admissions were pretty competitive last year. 20:1 is the figure I've got off the top of my head. Everyone I knew applying for Philo/Philo & Econ (me, couple of mates and a couple from TSR) got in bar one. But every one of us (including the guy who got rejected) got all As at AS/Predicted.

First you have to get to the Open Day, I think most people are rejected before then.

Is there any official source for these stats? I know that subjects like Law and English at UCL are horrendously oversubcribed (the typical figure is between 20 and 25 applicants per place, and most applicants are probably aware of this), but for Philosophy I've heard a variety of figures, from 7:1 to your 20:1

We still have a week left - the most stressful part is the travel actually. I'm flying in the day before, so I'll get there late and I just hope I won't be too tired. Where are you coming from? And are you staying in the college? It might be nice to have someone to chat to at dinner the night before, if you're around.

Hello there!!

I applied over a month ago to do Philosophy with Theology at Exeter and Nottingham, and did my A-Levels this summer and got AAC. I've still heard nothing. Should I be worried (coz I'm panicking!!!) please help!!!!!

Ah I'm coming from North Wales although I haven't booked my train tickets yet, tooooo much to think about.
Flyingg? Where from? (Hoping that sounds less nosey than I read it)
Yeah I'm staying in the college the night before so we should dine, that is, if I don't get lost.

From Spain (Alicante - I'm at a European School) so not too long travelling, but still. Yes, it would be great to have someone to talk to, I wonder how we'll recognise each other though? Do you have facebook? Then you'll know what I look like and I can send you my UK mobile number

I've just received an offer of AAA at Durham (Castle)!!!!!!!!! So happy

I've just received an offer of AAA at Durham (Castle)!!!!!!!!! So happy

Just got an offer from Warwick

Well done!!! Do you know if Durham gives out offers for Philosophy all at once? I haven't heard from them since I applied...?

Congratz. You're one of the lucky ones, others will be waiting mooonths for Warwick. Well done. *hits you over the head with a shovel and runs off with the offer*

haha thanks, loadsa people i know have heard (not for philo tho) my first offer at least someone wants me? I also have a UCL open day too (got that today) YAY
and gimmie my offer back!!