My teacher and people on tsr have been giving the impression that even if i meet my offer i am not guarantee places is their any truth to this?
Thanks for any help![]()
x
Turn on thread page Beta
-
FinalMH
- Follow
- 1 follower
- 13 badges
- Send a private message to FinalMH
- Thread Starter
Offline13ReputationRep:- Follow
- 1
- 31-03-2011 11:46
-
Perky perks
- Follow
- 5 followers
- 0 badges
- Send a private message to Perky perks
Offline0ReputationRep:- Follow
- 2
- 31-03-2011 11:50
....... if the give you a conditional offer and you get the grades then dont they have to give you the place??
-
Uni in the UK
- Follow
- 0 followers
- 1 badge
- Send a private message to Uni in the UK
- Visit Uni in the UK's homepage!
Offline1ReputationRep:- Follow
- 3
- 31-03-2011 11:55
If you have been made a conditional offer and you achieve the results then you are guaranteed the place. Any offer made by a university is legally binding and if you meet or exceed the offer they must offer you the place.
Anyone who tells you any different is wrong.
You should note that if, for example, you are offered ABB and you achieve AAC, this does not count as meeting the offer and the university can decline you if they so choose. -
ellakrystina
- Follow
- 31 followers
- 14 badges
- Send a private message to ellakrystina
Offline14ReputationRep:- Follow
- 4
- 31-03-2011 11:59
If you meet the grades for your firm choice, you will get your place.
However, you've probably read some of the shock stories on here about universities being oversubscribed and trying to lose a few students so that they don't get fined... Whether those stories are true or not is debateable (this is the internet after all), but it is in the ucas agreement that the university must take you if you get your grades. -
FinalMH
- Follow
- 1 follower
- 13 badges
- Send a private message to FinalMH
- Thread Starter
Offline13ReputationRep:- Follow
- 5
- 31-03-2011 12:22
(Original post by Uni in the UK)
If you have been made a conditional offer and you achieve the results then you are guaranteed the place. Any offer made by a university is legally binding and if you meet or exceed the offer they must offer you the place.
Anyone who tells you any different is wrong.
You should note that if, for example, you are offered ABB and you achieve AAC, this does not count as meeting the offer and the university can decline you if they so choose.
should i just ask ucas this or do you have any sources?
it would be really great full if anyone has any proof to back this upthank you
-
- Follow
- 6
- 31-03-2011 12:27
(Original post by FinalMH)
But where does it say its Legally binding :/ cause my teacher said this is bull**** because students are able to pull back their places, so the uni's are able to?
should i just ask ucas this or do you have any sources?
it would be really great full if anyone has any proof to back this upthank you
Try not to worry, focus on your work and exams. It's enough to worry about getting the grades let alone worrying about scaremongering.
-
- Follow
- 7
- 31-03-2011 12:32
(Original post by Uni in the UK)
If you have been made a conditional offer and you achieve the results then you are guaranteed the place. Any offer made by a university is legally binding and if you meet or exceed the offer they must offer you the place.
Anyone who tells you any different is wrong.
You should note that if, for example, you are offered ABB and you achieve AAC, this does not count as meeting the offer and the university can decline you if they so choose.
People spout the same "it's legally binding!" crap every year and it's not factually correct. -
- Follow
- 8
- 31-03-2011 12:37
(Original post by FinalMH)
But where does it say its Legally binding :/ cause my teacher said this is bull**** because students are able to pull back their places, so the uni's are able to?
should i just ask ucas this or do you have any sources?
it would be really great full if anyone has any proof to back this upthank you
-Just to note I'm not sure whether it's actually a contract.
Your teacher sounds like an idiot. If you attain the grades set down in your firm/Insurance offer you will get into the university (unless you decide not to go.) It'd be idiotic for universities to just not honor people's offer. Nobody would apply, in that case.
The times you probably have heard are most likely institutional errors (University giving place accidentally, results being wrong or UCAS updating wrongly.)
These happen really rarely, and are usually fixed. Seriously, contact UCAS if you want, but they're just gonna tell you it'll all be okay. Which it will, don't get so worried.
Focus on getting the grades. If you end up not getting a place, despite getting the grades (again... incredibly rare.) THEN worry about it. When it happens. You don't stand at the roadside fretting for 10 minutes about whether you're gonna get run over if you cross, do you?Last edited by draikzer; 31-03-2011 at 12:40. -
- Follow
- 9
- 31-03-2011 12:43
(Original post by FinalMH)
But where does it say its Legally binding :/ cause my teacher said this is bull**** because students are able to pull back their places, so the uni's are able to?
should i just ask ucas this or do you have any sources?
it would be really great full if anyone has any proof to back this upthank you
Your teaching is wrong. -
- Follow
- 10
- 31-03-2011 12:52
(Original post by FinalMH)
But where does it say its Legally binding :/ cause my teacher said this is bull**** because students are able to pull back their places, so the uni's are able to?
should i just ask ucas this or do you have any sources?
it would be really great full if anyone has any proof to back this upthank you
A student can ask a university to release them (the student will then go into clearing). However, the university is not obliged to release the student as far as I'm aware.
(Original post by NS17)
They are not legally bound to you after making an offer. It's rare, but course overflow can result in some people being coerced into taking gap years or not making it onto the course at all.
People spout the same "it's legally binding!" crap every year and it's not factually correct.
http://www.ucas.ac.uk/students/resul...andoffers/faq1
There will also be information on UCAS.
It is binding according to the rules of UCAS. A university will usually only withdraw an offer if the student is found to have deceived the university (stating incorrect grades, for example).
If course overflow results then a university then the university won't "reject" the student those who wish to take a gap year (or ask to take a gap year on results day) will usually be allowed.
It's certainly the case that no university will want to attract the negative publicity were they to withdraw an offer, or give the student an offer for the following year. Look at Exeter a year or two back (I think it was Exeter).Last edited by River85; 31-03-2011 at 12:56. -
Good bloke
- Follow
- 90 followers
- 19 badges
- Send a private message to Good bloke
Offline19ReputationRep:- Follow
- 11
- 31-03-2011 12:57
Not another thread on this! There was a thread in the last week or so, posted by someone who lost his offer because the university had decided not to offer the course he had applied for, even though offers had been made.
The phrase legally binding is loosely used in this context, and wrong, as has been pointed out by NS17.
However, you won't lose your place arbitrarily so stop worrying. -
FinalMH
- Follow
- 1 follower
- 13 badges
- Send a private message to FinalMH
- Thread Starter
Offline13ReputationRep:- Follow
- 12
- 31-03-2011 14:25
(Original post by Good bloke)
Not another thread on this! There was a thread in the last week or so, posted by someone who lost his offer because the university had decided not to offer the course he had applied for, even though offers had been made.
The phrase legally binding is loosely used in this context, and wrong, as has been pointed out by NS17.
However, you won't lose your place arbitrarily so stop worrying.
makes me feel more reassured
I apologize for if i have annoyed anyone :/Last edited by FinalMH; 31-03-2011 at 14:30. -
- Follow
- 13
- 31-03-2011 15:21
Ok, what are the chances of getting onto the course if you are 35 UCAS points under?
-
FinalMH
- Follow
- 1 follower
- 13 badges
- Send a private message to FinalMH
- Thread Starter
Offline13ReputationRep:- Follow
- 14
- 31-03-2011 16:25
(Original post by tgh)
Ok, what are the chances of getting onto the course if you are 35 UCAS points under?
this thread was about meeting your conditions -
- Follow
- 15
- 31-03-2011 22:10
(Original post by tgh)
Ok, what are the chances of getting onto the course if you are 35 UCAS points under?
Reply
Submit reply
Turn on thread page Beta
Related discussions:
- Calling all 2017 Uni of Herts Applicants!
- cambridge place is confirmed, should I quit my job?
- should i cheat on my mock to get higher predicted grades?
- Medicine 4 offers- Should I withdraw and reapply
- Adjustment and Clearing 2017 Q&A
- Oxford offer or unconditional to Nottingham?
- University Application Guide 2018 | UCAS FAQs
- I work on a Clearing Helpline, AMA!
- Is clearing a good option if you think you?ll miss firm and don? ...
- offer from Oxford uni Msc in integrated immunology ,, Who is ...
TSR Support Team
We have a brilliant team of more than 60 Support Team members looking after discussions on The Student Room, helping to make it a fun, safe and useful place to hang out.
This forum is supported by:
Updated: March 31, 2011
Share this discussion:
Tweet