Got rejected, yet predicted meets requirement

Hmm, I'm very curious. I'm saying this on behalf of a friend, as we're both confused.

With a predicted of AAAA (foundation course) I got rejected from University of Manchester, but the predicted for the course I'm doing is, generally, an AAA? I haven't fallen below an A in my mid-terms either so what could be the reason I got rejected?

many students will have met the predicted grades, so then they'll have to make their decision based on personal statement, and possibly GCSE grades too. they can't accept everybody who meets the predicted grades

Of course, as many of us have been saying for years, it's way past time for universities to stop doing offers based on predicted grades, and wait until A-level results are known. Yes, it's much less convenient administratively, but it would be much fairer.

Of course, as many of us have been saying for years, it's way past time for universities to stop doing offers based on predicted grades, and wait until A-level results are known. Yes, it's much less convenient administratively, but it would be much fairer.

I'm really frustrated, my top choice too... I'll send an email I guess.
The guidance counselor just told me it's because I'm doing foundation and they have limited choices. I'm going to call instead, I'd really prefer to hear a non-automated answer.

Thanks for the quick replies