PARTNERS Newcastle (BCC) or Warwick (ABB)

Both Newcastle and Warwick University are well regarded Russell Group Universities but I don't think it can be denied that academically and reputation wise, Warwick is a better university.
Now I would rather go to Warwick.

I have an offer from both universities HOWEVER it is not as simple as just choosing Warwick.

My offer if I put Newcastle as a firm would be BCC. which is a LOT less risk than if I put Warwick down (ABB)

my as results were BBC and although I am doing 3 resits and my teachers believe I can do it, the risk of me not achieving ABB is very high.
I know I would be happy if I went to Newcastle but I also know I would be happier if I went to Warwick.

BUT if I didn't get the grades for Warwick I would have to go to an insurance of Huddersfield etc? :/


What do I do? Warwick or the safe option Newcastle?

PLEASE HELP (also sorry for the long paragraph but I figure I should thoroughly explain the context of my problem)

I was in a similar position but it was between Manchester and Liverpool. I ended up firming Mcr so my entry requirements were lowered. It all depends on how much self confidence you have on achieving the required grades for Warwick. If you think you can do it, by all means firm Warwick! Remember, your teachers may think you can do it, but do you? At the end of the day, you'll be sitting the exams, not them. I live in Coventry and I can tell you that Warwick is a very very safe Campus, and Coventry is a pretty safe place! Newcastle on the other hand isn't as safe.
It's a pretty tough decision but you'll have to base it on your personal preference. Both Unis are very good.

Hi first of all congratulations on your offers! you must be really happy. I think it's important that you strike a balance between what is achievable and what will make you happy! You need to decide how likely it is that you'll make ABB, if it's as unlikely as you imply it's probably better to go with Newcastle. Hope this helps

Do you regret firming Manchester? I think the real issue is... if I get ABB and can't go to Warwick, will I regret it massively? How much will me choosing the safe option alter my employment chances or happiness?

I don't know as I'm the same age as you and will be sitting my A2's this year

I doubt it'd really have that much of an effect on your employment chances although Warwick is quite a good spot to scout potential employees.
If I was in your position, I'd firm Warwick and if I didn't get the grades, I'd be the only one to blame