2017 Durham University Foundation Year Hopefuls

The logical reasoning test was scary easy. Hopefully I have not been daft and overlooked my answers.I wonder how long the wait will be till we hear back.

I had the online tests as well Lauren, but no initial rejection. How did you find the test? I thought they were strangely easy

I thought the same about the English diagnostics.. quite simple

What did you have to do with the English test? I was thinking you would have to come up with a counter argument to that publication that was attached to the email

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There were 8 questions asking you to pick out key features and meanings from the text. The 9th was an essay for both positives and negatives of it. Simple stuff

I'd recommend emailing the University to confirm this. I'd be surprised if they forced you to travel from Stockton for your entire degree, so your extenuating circumstances will likely grant you the ability to change your college choice

Where did you hear that we'd hear by the end of the month? Was really hoping it'd be in the next couple of days so I can make sure I can get time off for the post-application open day

I rang up on Friday and missed quite a few people/got put through to loads of different but relevant departments - ended up contacting the same person who did my interview for the Psychology. She wasn't sure what was going on in terms of college applications but when I asked when I should expect a decision she said they're aiming for the end of the month.

I'm in the same boat about the Open Days, it's a bit annoying but I think you can organise to go see the departments of interest etc if need be too which I'm thinking of doing! Considering I live down south I have to arrange everything way in advance and have to get the train which costs a fair bit.. definitely not going to make the Open Days even if I received a decision today!

I'm in Essex myself so I'm in the same boat as you. I'd prefer to be able to go to the open day because the University usually arranges for you to stay in your chosen college and get fed there, to give you as clear an idea as is possible

Oh my gosh I didn't know this??!!! That would have been so good and helpful!
Shame ah well

Well the open days tend to be held around the easter vacation, which this year runs from the 18th of march to the 23rd of april, so there's still a chance you might be able to manage it! If not, just call in sick

Guys, just had confirmation by email from a member of the admissions team in the Foundation Centre that all applications are expected to be answered by 31st of March.

Anyone worrying about college applications and whether or not there will still be spaces for you, I was also sent the following link to the collegiate office website:

https://www.dur.ac.uk/collegiate.office/allocations/details/

Looking forward to hopefully hear from the Uni next week!!
Can I ask, by any chance is anybody able to tell me at what point you receive your college allocation? Do they tell you as soon as you get an offer from them, or as soon as you accept an offer from them?

Just got my conditional offer today, elated!

Congratulations man. What's the condition?