How to get into warwick university

Hi I will be plying to university in a few months time and I am thinking of applying for German and Business Studies and Warwick is my top choice. I was wondering on what Warwick likes to look for in a personal statement because I have heard many different things about what they like.

Also the entry grades are 340 points, I got AABB in ICT, Economics, German and Maths. Do you think I have the right grades for the course?

Reply 1

nuodai

340 points = AAB at A-level, which you could definitely get from those AS grades. As for personal statement, there is no prescribed way to write a personal statement; and there's no point trying to model it around what you think one uni might prefer, because chances are that the other unis will see through it and then if you don't get into Warwick, your chances are reduced for the others too. Just write it so that it's personal, expresses your passion for the course(s) you want to take, and demonstrates that passion (i.e. further reading, etc.) and you should be fine :smile:

Reply 2

ILIGAN

A lot of applicants with mere AAB were being turned down at WBS. I would say that you should try to go beyond the required minimum grades.

Reply 3

Paulwhy

If one of the As is in ICT then that is not great.

Reply 4

Frodz

Through the front door..........

Reply 5

Miss_Scarlet

Most top universities look for people who not only do well academically, but who also have a life and other interests outside of studying. Tell them your interests and maybe why you've opted for the course you have applied for (presumably the same course at many unis?). Maybe include your plans for the future. (Perhaps you want to study maths (or whatever) because you'd like to go on to teach it to young people or whatever. Say if you enjoy to go to the cinema with friends or have an interest in film and media (especially if it could be relevant to your course).

If you have sport interests or play in any teams at school, include these. If you play instruments or if you enjoy drama or dance etc include that. Include your achievements and hobbies.
There is no 'ideal' statement and as someone already said, if you try and make it fit a perfect mould, the universities will most likely see this and perhaps not believe it. They look for original and different things. I'd also recommend making sure you write it well grammatically and read it through several times, so you don't make silly errors.

That said, every university that I applied to was willing to give me a place there... and I wouldn't say I am overly smart, so I must have written a very good personal statement :-)

I heard of one guy who was the best student you could find, he got top grades in everything and was therefore absolutely positive that Cambridge would offer him a place... but they didn't because he had no hobbies outside his studies!!!

Reply 6

robotic_dancer

Old thread, already have a place (Y). Although useful for anyone else.

Reply 7

Miss_Scarlet

ps, I study German too :-D

Reply 8

robotic_dancer

ah cool. Just wondering how difficult it is, the worst thing i want is to turn up and not be able to understand it! The department looked really friendly and the head of German studies seemed a really nice guy

Reply 9

Miss_Scarlet

robotic_dancer

Yeah everyone in the German department is nice. It's not a huge department either, so you know everyone a bit better and it somehow seems more friendly and welcoming than some of the larger departments!
If you can get the grades to get in, it won't be too hard for you...and besides, part of the point is improving your language skills. If you have any questions, PM me.