English at Birmingham!

I haven't applied to Birmingham university but it looks really appealing now! Do I stand a chance in getting in through clearing/adjustment with Bs? I know somebody that got into warwick with BBC so was just wondering...I know Birmingham is a really good uni and therefore the grades are high, but how leniant are they?

Reply 1

Rubyx

Original post by Naveesha

I'm on a gap year retaking my A2's and I got BCE last year. I missed the UCAS deadline and sent my application in February and received an offer from Bham two weeks later for AAB. I didn't have a predicted grade for History as I'm doing it intensively. I'd say my personal statement was my biggest strength in helping me obtain that offer. So it's worth a shot!

Reply 2

SassQueen13

Original post by Rubyx

Oh right! It's good you got an offer :smile:

I've had offers from all my university choices but I don't feel like going there anymore, I'd love to get in somewhere better but with my current grades it just doesn't seem possible >_< Debating whether to take a gap year or not!

Reply 3

Rubyx

Original post by Naveesha

Oh right! It's good you got an offer :smile:

That's great! Which Universities? If you're unsure I definitely recommend taking a gap year. I'm currently on a gap year and it's the best decision I made, I'm more sure on what course I want to do and where I want to study.

Reply 4

SassQueen13

Original post by Rubyx

Essex, Brunel, Conventry, Buckingham and Hertfordshire. Yeah a gap year seems good because I can retake my exams and get into an uni I like but at the same time I'm not sure because I'd prefer to go to uni as soon as possible! It depends on my grades I guess, but they're not looking too good atm :/ How does a gap year work? I go to a sixth form right now, would they let me retake my exams there? Also do you go to a college or somewhere to get help with your studying or do you just revise at home? I'm a little unsure about the details, sorry about all the questions! :P

Reply 5

prettyugly

Original post by Rubyx

That's great you got an offer well done. What other unis did you apply to if you don't mind me asking? :smile:

Also i'm guessing you didn't do history during AS and A2 since you're doing it intensively? I'm thinking to take a gap year and do an Alevel in one year.

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Reply 6

Rubyx

Original post by prettyugly

That's great you got an offer well done. What other unis did you apply to if you don't mind me asking? :smile:

Also i'm guessing you didn't do history during AS and A2 since you're doing it intensively? I'm thinking to take a gap year and do an Alevel in one year.

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thanks! i applied to southampton, sheffield, liverpool, queen mary also and received offers from all of them :smile:

i'ld definitely recommend taking a gap year it's the best decision with doing an intensive a level as now i plan on studying both english and history at university. what a levels are you currently taking and what do you plan on studying at university? oh, and no i didn't study history during AS/A2, im currently retaking economics and doing history intensively on my own lol.

Reply 7

prettyugly

Original post by Rubyx

thanks! i applied to southampton, sheffield, liverpool, queen mary also and received offers from all of them :smile:

Oh wow that's great! I've applied for english and law but i'm not so sure anymore (i've firmed and everything) so it's most likely i'll go into clearing to hopefully find a course (maths/accounting) and if not then gap year it is. I do psychology maths and english.

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