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Original post by Mas8194
Anyone have any idea how long it usually takes colleges to respond? I know the website sites up to 3 weeks, but any more information would be helpful. Received my offer on 22/11, and my status has never changed from "Seeking College Membership" suggesting that I haven't been rejected from anywhere either.


I actually got my college placement before I even received my official offer email. I got approved by the GAO yesterday, so that may have been why. But I was very surprised to have been filled so fast. My college is Wolfson.
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It is a canadian GPA. Thanks for your info haha
Original post by threeportdrift
They really couldn't care less about these details. They are comparing a whole set of unique individuals, things like that are trivial.


Hello.

I have the following module grades so far in my degree. I'm in my second year at good RG university.

90
72
70
82
85
74
71
65
63
55

Should I bother applying or would the 55 and 63 grades put them off?
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Original post by studentshello
Hello.

I have the following module grades so far in my degree. I'm in my second year at good RG university.

90
72
70
82
85
74
71
65
63
55

Should I bother applying or would the 55 and 63 grades put them off?

theyre good grades tbh. first class I assume. What course is that for? Because the degree you apply for matters as well
Original post by studentshello
Hello.

I have the following module grades so far in my degree. I'm in my second year at good RG university.

90
72
70
82
85
74
71
65
63
55

Should I bother applying or would the 55 and 63 grades put them off?

I kinda have similar marks but an overall of 76. I think thats what matters unless the individual module is very relevant to the course. But I think its fine, at least i hope so.
Original post by Postgrad1021
theyre good grades tbh. first class I assume. What course is that for? Because the degree you apply for matters as well


economics. Got the 63 and 55 in first year.
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Original post by flowersnow97
I kinda have similar marks but an overall of 76. I think thats what matters unless the individual module is very relevant to the course. But I think its fine, at least i hope so.


got the 55 and 63 in first year, so hopefully they aren't counted, who knows?
Original post by studentshello
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They won't care unless all your low grades are relevant to the increased specialisation of your Masters. They care about overall grade, research proposal, references, application, written work and interview.
Original post by threeportdrift
They won't care unless all your low grades are relevant to the increased specialisation of your Masters. They care about overall grade, research proposal, references, application, written work and interview.


What if it is a taught masters, which doesn't require a research proposal? I guess grades would be more competitive, as more people will be applying for these courses?

Do they, therefore, take into account first year grades, as a way of filtering out the candidates?
Original post by studentshello
What if it is a taught masters, which doesn't require a research proposal? I guess grades would be more competitive, as more people will be applying for these courses?

Do they, therefore, take into account first year grades, as a way of filtering out the candidates?


Yes! Seriously, think about it! They have a whole raft of information about different people, some is obviously more significant than other information. A couple of first year grades are clearly on the low end of significance. If you are utterly, utterly inseparable in your application from someone on your course, your uni, same references, exact same 3rd year and 2nd year grades, then of course 1st year grades come into it, but surely you can see there are a dozen more relevant factors you judge an application by, before two relatively low first year modules?
Original post by threeportdrift
Yes! Seriously, think about it! They have a whole raft of information about different people, some is obviously more significant than other information. A couple of first year grades are clearly on the low end of significance. If you are utterly, utterly inseparable in your application from someone on your course, your uni, same references, exact same 3rd year and 2nd year grades, then of course 1st year grades come into it, but surely you can see there are a dozen more relevant factors you judge an application by, before two relatively low first year modules?


Do they take into account if the result was achieved in the first sitting or not? I was not assessed for one of my module results, due to extenuating circumstances, but then went onto achieve 80% in the second sitting.

So, my transcript looks something like this?

90
70
72
NA 80
68
82


The NA really does stand out, and might leave a negative impression on first glance when they consider the transcript? Does this matter?
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Original post by studentshello
Do they take into account if the result was achieved in the first sitting or not? I was not assessed for one of my module results, due to extenuating circumstances, but then went onto achieve 80% in the second sitting.

So, my transcript looks something like this?

90
70
72
NA 80
68
82


The NA really does stand out, and might leave a negative impression on first glance when they consider the transcript? Does this matter?

Just apply.......... There is really no point asking people on TSR (no matter how knowledgeable and well-intentioned) whether you should apply or not? What do you have to lose by applying? Nothing - well, except the ridiculous application fee.

For what it's worth, I think you could make a competitive application. Just go for it.
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Original post by mimibearxo
Just apply.......... There is really no point asking people on TSR (no matter how knowledgeable and well-intentioned) whether you should apply or not? What do you have to lose by applying? Nothing - well, except the ridiculous application fee.

For what it's worth, I think you could make a competitive application. Just go for it.


This.
Original post by ah3064
You should definitely apply! At a minimum reach out to the department and try to connect with some of the professors. you have incredible experience that, I would think, would be invaluable to the department and student body. Would be terrible to see 3 points hold you back. Definitely apply/reach out to the department. Best of luck!

Thanks for that. I do think i would have a decent chance because of all the other things i could bring, which hopefully set me apart from other applicants.
Original post by muttondresser
Most certainly apply! It would be worth contacting the department to see what they have to say about academic requirements, and all applications are assessed on a case by case basis. It says on the website that the course is competitive and that students "who simply meet the minimum standard are often not accepted", so the fact that you were a History head of department and principal examiner should work to your advantage; it sets you apart from the others. Good luck if you do indeed submit an application and if not, I'm sure any other history faculty would be happy to snap you up. :smile:

Thanks for this. I do think I would have a decent chance because of all the other things I could bring.
That sounds great
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A question about references:

How do u know a reference is actually good or would help ur application? How can u know if a reference uses good english and writes what you want to? You could be a great student and have a really good relationship with ur referee but how do u know he/she will actually write what u tell them? are references given great importance given to the university you apply to? Ive seen some refrences before that just state : I confirm this student is on this course and is on track to a first. I feel he'd be a good candidate for this position and others that fill a full page praising the student.
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I have been accepted into Cambridge and I am only 16:biggrin:
Original post by WordworthCadbury
I have been accepted into Cambridge and I am only 16:biggrin:

Omg! For postgraduate? You must be a genius...
Original post by Daydreaming000
Omg! For postgraduate? You must be a genius...

No not really. I am chatting s***!:rofl:

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