The Official University of Essex Applicants Thread 2018 Entry

OP

Original post by DontLickMyToast

Looking to apply for Biological Sciences course, predicted BBB, hopefully can get an offer 😊

I am sure you will get an offer with these predictions :yep:

I actually went to the School of Biological Sciences induction this year! :lol:

(I am an International Relations student, but my flatmate is studying Biomedical Science and dragged me along. :rolleyes:

) The labs are nice and you get equipment (lab coat, glasses, etc) when you go to your induction, after which you get some light refreshments at the social event. This year only had Pepsi, crisps, and biscuits, but that is better than nothing and there is always hope for better (like the fruits and sandwiches my department had). :smile:

Said flatmate has a module or two in common with the Biological Sciences students, so I will ask her about it tomorrow. :biggrin:

Do you think Essex will be your firm or insurance somehow?

Good luck! :cube:

Hi

Original post by Michiyo

I am sure you will get an offer with these predictions :yep:

I actually went to the School of Biological Sciences induction this year! :lol:

(I am an International Relations student, but my flatmate is studying Biomedical Science and dragged me along. :rolleyes:

) The labs are nice and you get equipment (lab coat, glasses, etc) when you go to your induction, after which you get some light refreshments at the social event. This year only had Pepsi, crisps, and biscuits, but that is better than nothing and there is always hope for better (like the fruits and sandwiches my department had). :smile:

Said flatmate has a module or two in common with the Biological Sciences students, so I will ask her about it tomorrow. :biggrin:

Do you think Essex will be your firm or insurance somehow?

Good luck! :cube:

I think Essex will hopefully be my insurance choice but I still think it is a wonderful university! Living in Colchester sounds wonderful too! The history!

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flatline

16

Applying to Essex from a US Junior College (I was accepted into an IFP, but the Dept. of Education wouldn't authorize a loan for it so now I'm here.).
Course: BSc Economics with a Placement Year
Needed GPA: 3.00
Current GPA (Which is a bit past midterms now): 3.49 GPA or a 91.17% avg

Reply 26

Rowan-Tree

6

Hi all!

I haven't quite finished my application yet (why do teachers take so long to do references???) but Essex will likely be my firm choice if I get accepted.

Course: Liberal Arts
Predicted grades: AAA

Reply 27

OP

Original post by DontLickMyToast

I think Essex will hopefully be my insurance choice but I still think it is a wonderful university! Living in Colchester sounds wonderful too! The history!

Colchester is nice and especially good for history enthusiasts since there are three museums there :yep:

I have already been to two and they were both great :woo:

Original post by flatline

Applying to Essex from a US Junior College (I was accepted into an IFP, but the Dept. of Education wouldn't authorize a loan for it so now I'm here.).
Course: BSc Economics with a Placement Year
Needed GPA: 3.00
Current GPA (Which is a bit past midterms now): 3.49 GPA or a 91.17% avg

Well done! :clap2:

My flatmate is studying Economics. His schedule is very light (I think he has like 8 or 9 hours of lessons a week? Definitely no more than 11), which makes space for a lot of other things like working, reading, and self-studying :grin:

He said he found the mathematics required to be a bit harder than expected, but then again he has not done maths since GCSE (ninth and tenth grade), so that is to be expected :lol:

Besides that, it is all good :yes:

In case it helps, you will not be the only American. :wink:

I have an American classmate and I met another American during my induction too :eek:

Original post by Rowan-Tree

Hi all!

I haven't quite finished my application yet (why do teachers take so long to do references???) but Essex will likely be my firm choice if I get accepted.

Course: Liberal Arts
Predicted grades: AAA

Wow

Congratulations on these wonderful predicted grades! :bigsmile:

One of my classmates is studying Liberal Arts and loving it :biggrin:

He especially likes how flexible it is. In the first year, he only has like a single core/compulsory module and everything else is up to him to choose :giggle:

Reply 28

Rowan-Tree

6

Original post by Michiyo

Colchester is nice and especially good for history enthusiasts since there are three museums there :yep:

I have already been to two and they were both great :woo:

Well done! :clap2:

My flatmate is studying Economics. His schedule is very light (I think he has like 8 or 9 hours of lessons a week? Definitely no more than 11), which makes space for a lot of other things like working, reading, and self-studying :grin:

He said he found the mathematics required to be a bit harder than expected, but then again he has not done maths since GCSE (ninth and tenth grade), so that is to be expected :lol:

Besides that, it is all good :yes:

In case it helps, you will not be the only American. :wink:

I have an American classmate and I met another American during my induction too :eek:

Wow

Congratulations on these wonderful predicted grades! :bigsmile:

One of my classmates is studying Liberal Arts and loving it :biggrin:

He especially likes how flexible it is. In the first year, he only has like a single core/compulsory module and everything else is up to him to choose :giggle:

Thank you! :biggrin:

The flexibility is what I want because I like the idea of "making my own degree" and Essex is the most flexible.

(edited 6 years ago)

Reply 29

flatline

16

Original post by Michiyo

My flatmate is studying Economics. His schedule is very light (I think he has like 8 or 9 hours of lessons a week? Definitely no more than 11), which makes space for a lot of other things like working, reading, and self-studying :grin:

He said he found the mathematics required to be a bit harder than expected, but then again he has not done maths since GCSE (ninth and tenth grade), so that is to be expected :lol:

Besides that, it is all good :yes:

In case it helps, you will not be the only American. :wink:

I have an American classmate and I met another American during my induction too :eek:

Sounds like your flatmate is going the good road my b, I support that. As per the course schedule: I roughly put in 14 hours of studying a day. Because I'm trying to get the best marks possible, ergo its been my life. Whatever is thrown at me, should I attend Essex should be of no issue time wise, so long as I'm developing my human capital I'll be happy.

Furthermore, I don't mind if there's a lack thereof Americans, for what it's worth when I came over by myself last year it was just like home people wise. Ergo, I don't expect any issues.

(edited 6 years ago)

Reply 30

UnicornPizza

1

Course: Management and Marketing with year abroad
AS grades (if applicable):
Predicted grades:[BBB]

I got invited to an applicant day interview, i was wondering what kind of questions they ask?

Thank you in advance

Reply 31

nmeechan

10

Politics w Human Rights [w study abroad]
Predicted : ABB D* [lmao, at AS i got BCD, but w many repeats and taking on a btec, lets hope for the best :ahhhhh:

]

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Reply 32

katymaguire

Course: American Studies
Grades: BBB (currently on a gap year) and an A at AS
Entry Requirements: BBB

Reply 33

George992

Course: LLB Law
Predicted grades: BBB
Invited to an interview

Reply 34

beth30hill

5

Anyone else recieved an invite for an interview to study psychology?

Reply 35

brozylo

Course: Modern Languages with year abroad.
I've just got an offer and I can't wait to start in October 2018 :smile:

(edited 6 years ago)

Reply 36

OP

Original post by brozylo

Course: Modern Languages with year abroad.
I've just got an offer and I can't wait to start in October 2018 :smile:

What languages are you picking and from what level will you start them, if I may ask? :biggrin:

Reply 37

brozylo

Original post by Michiyo

What languages are you picking and from what level will you start them, if I may ask? :biggrin:

I want to pick Spanish and Mandarin Chinese from the beginner level, Italian from the upper-intermediate and Japanese in Languages for All, because I've started learning it two months ago and it's been great ever since :smile:

(edited 6 years ago)

Reply 38

mrpc1901

1

Course: Sports and Exercise Science
AS grades (if applicable): D as part of Media A-Level
Predicted grades: ACC
Hey guys, been waiting for a decision since the 24th but I'm hoping to make Essex my firm choice.
Any Anime or Football/Rugby U fans here?

Reply 39

OP