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How likely is it that I will get an offer?

I want to do MEng computer science with cyber security at york university, but the entry requirements are AAA - AAB. I've been predicted A* in computer science, B (hopefully it'll be moved up to A if I do well in the test coming up) in biology and B in maths. Do I stand any chance at getting an offer or will I be rejected straight away?
Hi - sorry you haven't had a response to this yet. I'm just going to bump the thread in the hope that someone sees this and can help :h:

Why do I this?

University of York
York
I think you'll stand a chance given the A* is in computer science. But don't expect it. If you think you can get an A in some of the subjects talk to whoever does the predicted grades and ask for it to be increased. Also make sure your personal statement is top notch as universities want to see your enthusiasm too, not just grades.
You can search on the UCAS website somewhere where you put in your predicted grades and a uni and course subject and it gives you a percentage rate of offers made with those productions.
Original post by petrblak
I think you'll stand a chance given the A* is in computer science. But don't expect it. If you think you can get an A in some of the subjects talk to whoever does the predicted grades and ask for it to be increased. Also make sure your personal statement is top notch as universities want to see your enthusiasm too, not just grades.


Thank you so much for your response! My school are pretty strict with predicted grades and aren't likely to change them, although I am going to try my hardest to do as well as possible in these last few weeks and first term of year 13. What sorta of things would make my personal statement stand out? Would work experience in a related field help at all?
Original post by wonderland2
You can search on the UCAS website somewhere where you put in your predicted grades and a uni and course subject and it gives you a percentage rate of offers made with those productions.


I've checked it but how reliable is it in general?
I don't think you'd be rejected outright - they'd consider your application as whole rather than just looking at grades
You'd probably be invited to an interview or applicant day - here they can gauge how interested you are in the subject, and then they'd give to an offer or reject you
Original post by iElvendork
I don't think you'd be rejected outright - they'd consider your application as whole rather than just looking at grades
You'd probably be invited to an interview or applicant day - here they can gauge how interested you are in the subject, and then they'd give to an offer or reject you


Ohh ok thank you! :smile:
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Original post by Shadowdraconis
I want to do MEng computer science with cyber security at york university, but the entry requirements are AAA - AAB. I've been predicted A* in computer science, B (hopefully it'll be moved up to A if I do well in the test coming up) in biology and B in maths. Do I stand any chance at getting an offer or will I be rejected straight away?


CompSci has an 80%+ offer rate at York so it's pretty likely you will get an offer.
https://university.which.co.uk/university-of-york-y50/courses/computer-science-meng-2018-51dfcc28a990

And UCAS puts your chances at 90%+ with your predictions...
Screen Shot 2018-08-04 at 10.57.17.jpg

https://www.ucas.com/advisers/offer-rate-calculator/
Original post by Doonesbury
CompSci has an 80%+ offer rate at York so it's pretty likely you will get an offer.
https://university.which.co.uk/university-of-york-y50/courses/computer-science-meng-2018-51dfcc28a990

And UCAS puts your chances at 90%+ with your predictions...
Screen Shot 2018-08-04 at 10.57.17.jpg

https://www.ucas.com/advisers/offer-rate-calculator/


Thank you!

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