Lenient Durham?

My friend seems to think that Durham would be likely to accept someone they've made an offer to even if the applicant fails to meet the conditional grades.

Is this heard of at Durham for the competitive courses (e.g. History/ Earth Sciences/ Natural Sciences)?

Would it highly depend on how far off you were from getting the grades?

Reply 1

Add!ction

You're right in thinking that it depends on the course and grades but I would've thought Durham would be quite strict, they have plenty of applicants to choose from so have no reason to be lenient.

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Reply 2

Solivagant

Original post by Zozzy

At my Durham open day (for chemistry), I was told that from around 100 that they take in, only 2 or 3 are people who missed their offer and were let in anyway.

Reply 3

Smushy

My friend who had an offer ended up rejected with amazing grades and one 'tanked' (B),irrelevant exam. They encouraged her to reapply next year, she did, and she got in. Of course, that isn't enough to go by but it suggests they are quite strict.

Reply 4

Fango_Jett

Original post by Solivagant

At my Durham open day (for chemistry), I was told that from around 100 that they take in, only 2 or 3 are people who missed their offer and were let in anyway.

That's interesting, especially considering Durham Chemistry went into clearing last year. I always assumed they had so many qualified applicants, they had no need for clearing.

Reply 5

KayteeKaytee

Original post by Fango_Jett

That's interesting, especially considering Durham Chemistry went into clearing last year. I always assumed they had so many qualified applicants, they had no need for clearing.

It's a reflection on how strict they are. Many places available in clearing at Durham were really adjustment places. They will pick up people with higher than predicted grades rather than take applicants who missed their offer.