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Applied to KCL with Grade 5 English

I’ve applied to KCL for Computer Science but I don’t think I meet the requirements for English Language.

I have a grade 5 in GCSE English Language, but on the website, their English Language requirement is ‘Band D’ which says I need a grade 6 or B in GCSE English Language. But on other parts of the website it says they just want 5 GCSEs A*-C including maths and english.

Will I get rejected immediately or do I still have a chance?

Other Info:

A Level Predicted Grades: A*AA (A* in Maths)
GCSEs: 877755543 (Failed RE since I didn’t try lol)
(edited 5 years ago)

Reply 1

Original post by Y11SI
I’ve applied to KCL for Computer Science but I don’t think I meet the requirements for English Language.

I have a grade 5 in GCSE English Language, but on the website, their English Language requirement is ‘Band D’ which says I need a grade 6 or B in GCSE English Language. But on other parts of the website it says they just want 5 GCSEs A*-C including maths and english.

Will I get rejected immediately or do I still have a chance?

Other Info:

A Level Predicted Grades: A*AA (A* in Maths)
GCSEs: 877755543 (Failed RE since I didn’t try lol)

Talk to admissions, but I believe they want a B @ GCSE. Better to talk and ask before being rejected. If you have a better grade in Eng Lit then you can mention that. It wouldnt surprise me if they reject you outright if you dont get agreement beforehand. Shame you didnt resit.

Reply 2

Someone I know got a 4 in English and is currently an undergrad...

Maybe a 6 is for internationals - this is what Oxford wants.

Reply 3

I’ve spoken to the kings college admission team and I’ve asked them regarding this. They said that the English language requirements are more for the international students. And that if we have a Grade 5 it would be fine

Reply 4

Original post by thenoname
I’ve spoken to the kings college admission team and I’ve asked them regarding this. They said that the English language requirements are more for the international students. And that if we have a Grade 5 it would be fine

So if its more for international students why dud they put GCSE requirments in Band D?

Reply 5

Original post by KueQ22
So if its more for international students why dud they put GCSE requirments in Band D?

i honestly don't know lol. i just stated what they told me.

Reply 6

can I ask if they accepted your application with a grade 5 in english language or not, because I'm in the same position right now

Reply 7

Original post by jeonshii
can I ask if they accepted your application with a grade 5 in english language or not, because I'm in the same position right now

same doug

Reply 8

can I ask if they accepted your application with a grade 5 in english language or not, because I'm in the same position right now
but English is my second language

Reply 9

Original post by Y11SI
I’ve applied to KCL for Computer Science but I don’t think I meet the requirements for English Language.

I have a grade 5 in GCSE English Language, but on the website, their English Language requirement is ‘Band D’ which says I need a grade 6 or B in GCSE English Language. But on other parts of the website it says they just want 5 GCSEs A*-C including maths and english.

Will I get rejected immediately or do I still have a chance?

Other Info:

A Level Predicted Grades: A*AA (A* in Maths)
GCSEs: 877755543 (Failed RE since I didn’t try lol)




im currently in your position. what happened? did they reject you cause of GCSE requirements or did they accept?




im currently in your position what happened? did they reject you cause of GCSE requirements or did they accept?

Reply 10

Original post by tsr_leo
same doug

im currently in your position what happened? did they reject you cause of GCSE requirements or did they accept?

Reply 11

what happened

Reply 12

Original post by kdhillon2211937
im currently in your position what happened? did they reject you cause of GCSE requirements or did they accept?


i got rejected but im not sure whether it was solely because of my GCSE requirements

i got accepted to UCL instead though so KCL can suck a big one

Reply 13

Original post by tsr_leo
i got rejected but im not sure whether it was solely because of my GCSE requirements

i got accepted to UCL instead though so KCL can suck a big one

Which course is it

Reply 14

Original post by Belleeeparty
Which course is it

i applied for comp sci with management at kcl and information management for business at ucl

Reply 15

Original post by tsr_leo
i got rejected but im not sure whether it was solely because of my GCSE requirements

i got accepted to UCL instead though so KCL can suck a big one

What grade did you have in English?
What course did you apply for UCL?

Reply 16

Original post by Y11SI
I’ve applied to KCL for Computer Science but I don’t think I meet the requirements for English Language.

I have a grade 5 in GCSE English Language, but on the website, their English Language requirement is ‘Band D’ which says I need a grade 6 or B in GCSE English Language. But on other parts of the website it says they just want 5 GCSEs A*-C including maths and english.

Will I get rejected immediately or do I still have a chance?

Other Info:

A Level Predicted Grades: A*AA (A* in Maths)
GCSEs: 877755543 (Failed RE since I didn’t try lol)

I’m in somewhat the same position. I got a five in English language and a seven in maths. I’m doing maths,economics and physics a levels. I’m on track for very good grades but during gcse was a bit distracted and got not great grades. I ended up with 777665554443 and I did the resit but was wondering if I don’t get a six in the resit can I not apply any good uni for finance since bath and kings and other ones all need a six?

Reply 17

Original post by roxey123
I’m in somewhat the same position. I got a five in English language and a seven in maths. I’m doing maths,economics and physics a levels. I’m on track for very good grades but during gcse was a bit distracted and got not great grades. I ended up with 777665554443 and I did the resit but was wondering if I don’t get a six in the resit can I not apply any good uni for finance since bath and kings and other ones all need a six?

Hii I’m also in the same position I had a grade 5 in english language and my gcses results were not the best but I take maths geography and economics and I’m predicted A* but i’m worried if english will be a problem.
Did you manage to apply?

Reply 18

I got a 5 in English language but 6 in literature. Do all KCL courses want a 6 in English language. On accounting and finance it doesn't say GCSE requirements..

Reply 19

Original post by roxey123
I’m in somewhat the same position. I got a five in English language and a seven in maths. I’m doing maths,economics and physics a levels. I’m on track for very good grades but during gcse was a bit distracted and got not great grades. I ended up with 777665554443 and I did the resit but was wondering if I don’t get a six in the resit can I not apply any good uni for finance since bath and kings and other ones all need a six?

Did u end up applying to kcl with ur grade 5?

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