first rejection-manchester university.

the best thing is is to get in contact with them, and simply ask them why dey decided to reject u.

also, if its not ur top choice, then u shudnt really be bothered. i know ppl who got rejected from LSE, UCL, to do economics, but has ended up going to Cambridge!

dont worry, have hope!

Reply 2

imogen86

OP

Thanks,
Even although I know I shouldn't be bothered as it's not a top choice, I'm worried that I have a major flaw that will also be picked upon by other universities!will ring the admissions people tommorrow to see if I can get some indications as to why I was rejected!ARGHHHHHHHHH. Very stressed i'm going to be rejected from other universities now!

Reply 3

Gwarwick

Where else did you apply? and what universities are your top choices?

Reply 4

Vitriol01

I was rejected from Durham with 3 As so I called up and asked why.

They ended up changing their mind. :wink:

Reply 5

imogen86

OP

I've applied to Bristol, Durham and Oxford (got choral scholarship to Oriel) as my top choices, and manchester(huh!) Liverpool and Leeds as my backup choices.Really like look of Durham.

Reply 6

HammaL

those subjects are not considerd as traditional subjects. a Freind of mine who was in the similar situation was rejected by 5/6 unis inc manchester. Traditional subjects are essential for courses like law.

Reply 7

naelse

15

Not getting in doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. Just that there were some people that they wanted more. Try not to see it as a rejection. that's far too personal a term. Very few people get in everywhere.

Reply 8

LongGone

18

My friend last year was rejected for Manchester for law, and when rung up was given a reason why- so definitly worth a try. (In her case it was her GCSE results)

Reply 9

emmings

12

I've just been rejected from Manchester too. Again, it wasn't one of my top choices - I've applied for Law and German to everywhere except Manchester, where I thought I'd go for straight law - but it is still really annoying.

I was predicted 3 As and have excellent GCSEs and work experience ... but I guess you win some, you lose some. I was never expecting six offers.

Reply 10

HereFishyFishy

Don't take it too personally. Be reassured that it is oly 1/6.
Manchester in a competitive uni for Law and with so many people getting the AAA offers nowadays you can't expect to get in everywhere- just hope for the best with the other uni's!
Admittedly, it would probably have been best to only do one arts subject for law, but History was definately a good choice.
Good Luck :smile:

Reply 11

themesong

hey

Don't worry i just got rejected from law at Manchester too.
I'm on my gap year also (they must hate us 'gappies)....got:
2A* 7A
AAAa
Grade 7 violin and piano
tonnes of W'experience and community involvement

I'm very annoyed! I did music for a level( was wondering if that could have something to do with it)However I sent alot of extra material to them about the written components and a sample of written work...nevermind, have got a uncoditional offer for Criminology and social policy....anyone heard if it's good....any views?

Patrick
:smile:

applied to QUB,LSE,OX(ST HUGH'S),MANC(X2),READING.

Reply 12

Cellardore

HamaL

those subjects are not considerd as traditional subjects. a Freind of mine who was in the similar situation was rejected by 5/6 unis inc manchester. Traditional subjects are essential for courses like law.

Music and History not tracditional :confused:

The only flaw i see is performing arts, but then again you have two traditional subjects so it shouldn't have disadvantaged you. Plus, History is a very good A level to have if you're considering doing Law.

Reply 13

muncrun

Cellardore

Music and History not tracditional :confused:

The only flaw i see is performing arts, but then again you have two traditional subjects so it shouldn't have disadvantaged you. Plus, History is a very good A level to have if you're considering doing Law.

Music's not really seen as an A level that can have any application to the study of law.

Reply 14

Cellardore

muncrun

Music's not really seen as an A level that can have any application to the study of law.

yes, but it doesn't ask for any specific requirements. There's nothing wrong with a music A level, in fact i've heard that it's quite difficult.

Reply 15

HereFishyFishy

Cellardore

yes, but it doesn't ask for any specific requirements. There's nothing wrong with a music A level, in fact i've heard that it's quite difficult.

Nobody is disputing that music is a difficult subject that requires great talent- it just isn't very law related. i.e. doesn't prepare you for the subject and its contents very well. It is not a traditional, essay-writing subject like English, Politics etc.

Reply 16

Dreama

They eat up History and English Literature, closely followed by Politics, Maths, a language, etc.

Law is always a "shaky" A level to have for Law degrees. Anyone know any Uni's who actively discriminate against Law A level. I've heard rumours...

I'd avoid PE, Drama, Dance, etc like the plague...

Reply 17

HereFishyFishy

Dreama

They eat up History and English Literature, closely followed by Politics, Maths, a language, etc.

Law is always a "shaky" A level to have for Law degrees. Anyone know any Uni's who actively discriminate against Law A level. I've heard rumours...

I'd avoid PE, Drama, Dance, etc like the plague...

No uni really 'actively discriminates' but Durham recommends not to do it on their website, and it is on LSE's 'blacklist' of subjects.
There are a few uni's that are not too keen on Law- they look for a 'blank slate.'

Reply 18

Dreama

I like being a flowery slate :smile:

Reply 19

muncrun