St Andrews A101 / ScotGEM 2020 Entry

those sitting a highers/a level chemistry exam, do you have any concerns about exams going forward with Covid predicament?

Same for me. Has anyone with this requirement to submit proof already completed all their qualifying degree(s)? (i.e. graduated last year or earlier).

Hi, it seems everyone has heard back... either with good news or bad news... I am still yet to hear anything since my interview? I am slightly worried the fact I was required to sit the Higher Chemistry this year my be affecting their decision? Or can someone give me a different explanation as to why I haven’t heard back yet?

Log onto ucas Track and see what your status is. That will inform you.

Thanks yeah I’ve been checking that several times a day!! Just kept saying they were reviewing my application. Sent them an email this morning asking about the status of my application and if I should have heard back yet...and got an offer this afternoon! Weird coincidence!?

Hi all, unfortunately I missed the virtual offer holder event last night as I was working. Were there any updates regarding candidates with conditional offers/anything else said of note? Any information is much appreciated!

Hi jk,

There was no further information provided about conditional offers. The advice we were given was that they were awaiting instruction from the university (at least with respect to offers conditional on A-level/Higher Chemistry). The talk recapped a lot of the content in the virtual events, e.g. course content, structure, etc. Slide-wise, there was nothing all that new, apart from some information about university accommodation. There was also some discussion about the costs of accommodation during placements, and how there would be financial support in some instances but not others.

One of the key points raised (imo) was that it was not yet clear whether the academic year would start in Sept or be deferred until a later date due to the COVID19 pandemic.

The admin stated that she would send a PDF copy of the slides along with FAQs to all offer holders at some point, so I wouldn't worry too much about having missed out on much. The staff are very approachable, so if you have any questions, you shouldn't hesitate to contact them via email.

Hi jk,

There was no further information provided about conditional offers. The advice we were given was that they were awaiting instruction from the university (at least with respect to offers conditional on A-level/Higher Chemistry). The talk recapped a lot of the content in the virtual events, e.g. course content, structure, etc. Slide-wise, there was nothing all that new, apart from some information about university accommodation. There was also some discussion about the costs of accommodation during placements, and how there would be financial support in some instances but not others.

One of the key points raised (imo) was that it was not yet clear whether the academic year would start in Sept or be deferred until a later date due to the COVID19 pandemic.

The admin stated that she would send a PDF copy of the slides along with FAQs to all offer holders at some point, so I wouldn't worry too much about having missed out on much. The staff are very approachable, so if you have any questions, you shouldn't hesitate to contact them via email.

Hi, Has anyone with a conditional offer firmed St. Andrews? Won’t be getting a grade this year as I was a private candidate who had minimal contact with my exam centre! Just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat?