Hi
I have been really thinking about doing the Creative Computing degree at Goldsmiths, however I am not sure if I should bother since my grades are abysmal.
I left my A-levels with an E in maths, an E in chemistry and a D in product design. I had done really well in GCSEs, pretty much straight As but in sixth form I caved in to depression, had a horrible attendance and had basically given up on life.
Fortunately things are much better now. I packed my bags to live in London, I am now 21 and living as a freelance sound designer and music producer.
I want to do the Creative Computing degree at Goldsmiths because I want to start learning how to develop my own tools for Music production, as well as expand my networking in the industry.
The problem is the recommended grades for the course are B,B,B. Basically on a whole other world from what I have.
For some reason part of me has hope that I could somehow convince them with my personal statement, explaining my story.... am I being too delusional? Will they not even bother reading it if they see I have such bad grades?
I would appreciate some thoughts from you guys.