UCL Law

Good for you for reporting it, it is racist as you say and Nottingham won't want to be associated with racism, no uni would. At least those people won't be allowed back next year - hopefully that will have taught them a lesson. After all, it's more stressful for the students then the staff at Clearing time so there's no excuse for rudeness no matter how busy they get.

Hi,

I called them just now and I told them my name (I’ve emailed so many times and haven’t been replied to at all) and they quickly were like oh it’s you okay sorry for not replying but we can’t give a time estimate on when the director of programmes will update your application with regards to my extenuating circumstances. It’s slightly frustrating, it’s been three weeks today and maybe I’m misunderstanding but it does not appear to be a big task to determine if one’s application should be considered and whether the circumstances count as extenuating. I’m not asking for a decision on my application in terms of offer or rejection, just a notification if it will be considered at all

I’m not quite sure what to do now. Maybe if they have not replied by next week I shall email again but it does not seem worth it because they are not replying or seeming to hurry up anyway.

They also said the only way I’ll be notified is through their email so I can’t even contact the director personally and ask.

There's nothing more you can do but wait for their reply, maybe your phone call will have given them a bit of a prod, maybe not. It sound like it is not a straightforward decision for the director of programmes but surely they have to let you know soon. In the meantime, what about your other choices?

I never thought it’d take this long to make a decision (because I only formally applied three weeks ago but during summer I let them know and they said my case was being considered by the director of programmes, only officially did I get an email saying I was now definitely being considered three weeks ago). I’m curious why it is taking this long. I am evidently aware in the grand scheme of things three weeks is not long but nevertheless I’m nervous.

I’ve only applied to Oxford and UCL so far. I never liked London much except UCL so I’ll be adding Bristol, Leeds (as an insurance - they said they’d definitely consider me happily as I am taking two new subjects) and I’m not sure about the last.

I did get the equivalent of 10A*s at GCSE so I’m hoping they do see my grades were affected and I didn’t reach my potential (hopefully that did not come across completely arrogant!).

Thank you for your help. If you’re curious I shall keep you in the loop! The lady today also didn’t mock my accent so hopefully that’s a good sign (joking obviously!).

Yes I would like to be kept in the loop, thank you.

I wish I could cast some insight as to why it is taking so long but I really can't. You don't come across as arrogant don't worry and hope you get a positive response from them soon

Yes I would like to be kept in the loop, thank you.

I wish I could cast some insight as to why it is taking so long but I really can't. You don't come across as arrogant don't worry and hope you get a positive response from them soon

Do you think it’s worth emailing the director of programmes personally? I don’t think I should because I was told to just wait by the law admissions for her to make a decision but the first law offer has been made and I’m getting a bit annoyed that it’s taken this long. I know I should be patient but they’ve been in the loop since results day so I feel it’s very odd they haven’t had an update. I’m not waiting on an update on my application, I’m waiting to see if they’ll accept my application as valid due to my extenuating circumstances.

I don't think it will help your case although I can understand your impatience as offers start to come in. Why don't you add the other places to your UCAS that you know you want to apply to like Bristol and Leeds?

Because I’ve added Durham already and I want to wait for universities to reply before adding more in case I just get rejected

I’ll wait to see if I get an interview from Oxford

I know but if you get rejected from the unis you have applied to, that doesnt necessarily mean you will get rejected from Leeds or Bristol as they are less competive. Up to you of course

Hello @harrysbar

Still nothing from UCL, but have a Keble interview at Oxford in December. Do you think this means my circumstances have been accepted by them? Do you think I’ll be at a disadvantage still?