How important is an A*AA prediction for History?

Hi guys!

I'm applying to do History at University and at AS I got AAAA

However, whilst I'm pretty confident I'd get an AAA prediction, I'm not sure about A*AA...my grades were good (safe As) but not above 90% UMS (except Psychology, the subject I dropped!) so I don't think I'd get predicted an A*.

I feel like I'm capable of achieving an A* in at least one of my subjects next year but my school is pretty tight on predicted grades. I'm trying to get a raised prediction in Spanish by doing extra work but it's not certain I'll get it!

Anyway, my question is, can I still apply to the likes of Bristol and Durham (A*AA) with AAA predictions? Or would I get immediately turned away?

Thank you!

When I went to a Durham open day last year, they said they didn't require an A*AA prediction, even for an A*AA course, as they recognise that some schools don't like to predict A* grades. However, it might have changed since then or it may be different for other subjects (I was looking at Education with Sociology and Combined Honours courses)


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Thank you! Durham is one of the ones I'm looking to apply at. Luckily for me, my English teachers have moved me up to an A* prediction

Are you applying for Oxford?

Yep, I sure am!

Got to get all of my application sorted for next Tuesday (internal deadline), scary

Hi guys!

I'm applying to do History at University and at AS I got AAAA

However, whilst I'm pretty confident I'd get an AAA prediction, I'm not sure about A*AA...my grades were good (safe As) but not above 90% UMS (except Psychology, the subject I dropped!) so I don't think I'd get predicted an A*.

I feel like I'm capable of achieving an A* in at least one of my subjects next year but my school is pretty tight on predicted grades. I'm trying to get a raised prediction in Spanish by doing extra work but it's not certain I'll get it!

Anyway, my question is, can I still apply to the likes of Bristol and Durham (A*AA) with AAA predictions? Or would I get immediately turned away?

Thank you!

Wouldn't an A* in Psychology help your application for History? What are your 3 subjects?

Same here (but for Law)

I'm really nervous =p

Whilst History is a competitive subject - and that is why many 'top' Unis ask for stellar grades - that isn't all Universities look for. They also want evidence in your PS of your real interest in History - outside the classroom.

And, there are plenty of Unis not asking for A grades. See http://www.whatuni.com/

Lots of advice about applying for History here : http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/History_Degree
And, 'How to Avoid 5 Rejections' : http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/How_to_Avoid_Getting_5_Rejections (the bit about spreading your choices across grade ranges is especially important for a subject like History where you may only get offers on some of your choices despite A grades - and you need a realistic potential Insurance choice with noticebly lower grades.)

Yep, I sure am!

Got to get all of my application sorted for next Tuesday (internal deadline), scary