my unis have all given me the same entry requirements?

I've applied to 5 with entry requirements varying from AAA to BBB and all 5 of them offered me BBB. Does anyone know if its worth me choosing an insurance choice if it is going to have the same grades as my firm?
I think I am capable of achieving this but I was wondering if I should still put an insurance just in case I do miss them, then i might have a chance of being accepted with slightly lower grades?
Thanks :smile:

Reply 1

Good bloke

Original post

by suplads

Does anyone know if its worth me choosing an insurance choice if it is going to have the same grades as my firm?

Of course it is! Different departments have different policies for accepting near misses.

Reply 2

suplads

It's for Classical Studies at Exeter, Bristol, Kent, Reading and Royal Holloway.
I applied to some thinking they would give me higher than the others and then they all gave me the same :')

Reply 3

Quitscheente

Well.. You won't get hurt if you just choose an insurance choice. Choose one where you think that they might have less applicants, because this might increase your chance for getting a place with slightly lower grades.

Reply 4

suplads

Yeah it is :biggrin:

i still have the visit days to go to but I'm leaning more towards them I think.

Reply 5

suplads

Original post

by Good bloke

Of course it is! Different departments have different policies for accepting near misses.

That's what I was thinking i just wasn't sure if it would be worth :/ im not sure what the policies the unis have so i don't know if they would still accept me :'D

Reply 6

Good bloke

Original post

by suplads

im not sure what the policies the unis have

Well, there is a little research project for you. Of course, their policies and actions may vary from year to year. The key is to pick your favourite as your firm. If you cannot differentiate between the others then pick your second favourite as insurance. There is no hurry.

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Reply 7

returnmigrant

Original post

by Good bloke

Of course it is! Different departments have different policies for accepting near misses.

This.

Whatever happens you will want a 'second chance choice' - just in case they might still take you when your Firm won't.
Its either that or Clearing if it all goes wrong in Clearing.

Worth reading :
Making Firm and Insurance choices :https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/university/apply/firm-and-insurance-choices
What happens on Results Day : https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/results/a-level/guide-to-a-level-results-day-2018

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