Can’t get into university

I achieved AAB in 2018 in biology, chemistry, and maths. I couldn’t go to university due to family issues. My parents had a baby when I was in year 13, and she was born with severe medical issues. I had to stay home and look after her when my parents were at work, and get a job so they could be with her some of the time.

She’s a lot better now so I applied for university this year. Due to two years worth of students applying with inflated grades, I was denied a place at all five of my universities. There are C grade students getting straight As and A*s whilst I’ve always been an A grade student and worked hard for my grades, but less intelligent people get the university spaces. But now I’ve lost my entire future and I don’t know what to do. This has left me feeling very down and depressed and nothing in clearing looks appealing and I can’t go through adjustment.

what course are you interested in?

Thats a tough pill to swallow. And with grades pre-covid I can definitely understand the frustration.

Realistically moving forward.
-You can try for a foundation year that opens up options onto courses your interested in
-Re-apply next year
-move onto a less competitive course.

Try Manara Education, they help guide students

I don’t want to stay at home for another year. I love my sister but I need to get my life back on track, especially as now I’m probably going to have to be a carer when she’s an adult. I want to get a top degree to get a better job so in 14 years time I’ll have enough money to support her. I guess a less competitive course could still get me a good job.

University is about what you achieve not where you go. Their are lots of students who do great things from lots of universities. You can always look to move into your target universities for a masters as well.

You can use this as motivation to achieve great things wherever you land.

Thank you. I’ll take a look at some other courses with lower grades. I know that I can do better but if my grades mean nothing now there isn’t anything I can do about it. It’s the end result that matters, so if it’s good I can look elsewhere.

Southampton, you can thank me later.

Are they lenient?

Are they lenient?

Are they lenient?

It looks like they are asking AAA for the main course or BBB for the foundation year onto the bachelors (in clearing) no harm in trying for either or both.

You are right, raised the grades.

It looks like they are asking AAA for the main course or BBB for the foundation year onto the bachelors (in clearing) no harm in trying for either or both.

And they will allow you to detail your personal circumstance

AAB is a great result. Hold your head up high. Get on the phone as others have suggested and advocate for yourself. Explain the journey you have been on and how you had to be a carer but you don’t want to delay your university place any more. You are ready. They will be lucky to have you.

Thank you so much. I’m going to ring them up and try to get on. I really need to do this for myself and my family, and if I don’t do it now I fear I never will.

Thank you. I’ll take a look at some other courses with lower grades. I know that I can do better but if my grades mean nothing now there isn’t anything I can do about it. It’s the end result that matters, so if it’s good I can look elsewhere.