University of Manchester Rejected Optometry
Hi guys,
I’m writing this because I feel like I’ve been misled by the university. I’m doing an access course to get into optometry and Manchester was my first choice. I phoned them prior to applying and explained what my situation was and they said everything was fine.
I had to leave sixth form in December because I was suffering from a medical condition, but still decided to take two a levels last minute. I got C and an E in them and decided to take the access route. So far, I’ve got offers from Bristol, Bradford and Plymouth but was rejected from Manchester because I didn’t get “BBC” in my first a level sitting.
This baffles me because 1) I phoned them and they said it was ok to apply. 2) it clearly shows on UCAS I’ve taken two a levels, 3) If I got BBC in my a levels, I would clearly be retaking an a level right now and not doing an access course.
They also took 6 weeks to respond to my UCAS. Do you think there is a way they can reconsider. They don’t mention anything to do with a levels other than they dont take on access course students educated upto GCSE level. meet all other entry requirements. Someone please help me.
I’m writing this because I feel like I’ve been misled by the university. I’m doing an access course to get into optometry and Manchester was my first choice. I phoned them prior to applying and explained what my situation was and they said everything was fine.
I had to leave sixth form in December because I was suffering from a medical condition, but still decided to take two a levels last minute. I got C and an E in them and decided to take the access route. So far, I’ve got offers from Bristol, Bradford and Plymouth but was rejected from Manchester because I didn’t get “BBC” in my first a level sitting.
This baffles me because 1) I phoned them and they said it was ok to apply. 2) it clearly shows on UCAS I’ve taken two a levels, 3) If I got BBC in my a levels, I would clearly be retaking an a level right now and not doing an access course.
They also took 6 weeks to respond to my UCAS. Do you think there is a way they can reconsider. They don’t mention anything to do with a levels other than they dont take on access course students educated upto GCSE level. meet all other entry requirements. Someone please help me.
Original post by Alex018
Hi guys,
I’m writing this because I feel like I’ve been misled by the university. I’m doing an access course to get into optometry and Manchester was my first choice. I phoned them prior to applying and explained what my situation was and they said everything was fine.
I had to leave sixth form in December because I was suffering from a medical condition, but still decided to take two a levels last minute. I got C and an E in them and decided to take the access route. So far, I’ve got offers from Bristol, Bradford and Plymouth but was rejected from Manchester because I didn’t get “BBC” in my first a level sitting.
This baffles me because 1) I phoned them and they said it was ok to apply. 2) it clearly shows on UCAS I’ve taken two a levels, 3) If I got BBC in my a levels, I would clearly be retaking an a level right now and not doing an access course.
They also took 6 weeks to respond to my UCAS. Do you think there is a way they can reconsider. They don’t mention anything to do with a levels other than they dont take on access course students educated upto GCSE level. meet all other entry requirements. Someone please help me.
I’m writing this because I feel like I’ve been misled by the university. I’m doing an access course to get into optometry and Manchester was my first choice. I phoned them prior to applying and explained what my situation was and they said everything was fine.
I had to leave sixth form in December because I was suffering from a medical condition, but still decided to take two a levels last minute. I got C and an E in them and decided to take the access route. So far, I’ve got offers from Bristol, Bradford and Plymouth but was rejected from Manchester because I didn’t get “BBC” in my first a level sitting.
This baffles me because 1) I phoned them and they said it was ok to apply. 2) it clearly shows on UCAS I’ve taken two a levels, 3) If I got BBC in my a levels, I would clearly be retaking an a level right now and not doing an access course.
They also took 6 weeks to respond to my UCAS. Do you think there is a way they can reconsider. They don’t mention anything to do with a levels other than they dont take on access course students educated upto GCSE level. meet all other entry requirements. Someone please help me.
Hi, I know it's 2 months too late. But I had the exact same problem with Manchester Uni, I rang prior and then got rejected for the same reason, wasting one of my 5 options.
One of my classmates had a similar issue, but they are currently resitting the Maths Alevel as well as the access course. If they get an A then the offer still stands.
How did you get on?
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