University of St Andrews A100 2022 Entry

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Oh ok.
Do you think It will make the process/acceptance easier as less competitive? As they'll allocate me in the area with less applicants to places etc?

No, I don't think it will make any difference. I think there have been FOIs in the past showing a No Preference route actually had higher cut offs (by a few points)

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usaid al-ani

Original post by usaid al-ani

Oh ok.
Do you think It will make the process/acceptance easier as less competitive? As they'll allocate me in the area with less applicants to places etc?

@_Rusty_ what do you think about this?

Original post by _Rusty_

Yes it is very hard to change.

The uni may consider a change for extenuating circumstances but there has to be explicit reason with evidence provided.

You may also be able to swap routes with someone but that would have to be done imminently. Also finding someone to swap is very hard!

I don't think I'll be in that stage but, if I wanted to swap with a student, should it be before April in year 2 or when?
And when will I know what route is chosen for me?

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usaid al-ani

Original post by GANFYD

No, I don't think it will make any difference. I think there have been FOIs in the past showing a No Preference route actually had higher cut offs (by a few points)

Ok, thanks a lot 🙏

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_Rusty_

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Original post by usaid al-ani

@_Rusty_ what do you think about this?

As GANFYD said, no

I don't think I'll be in that stage but, if I wanted to swap with a student, should it be before April in year 2 or when?
And when will I know what route is chosen for me?

It should be at the start of year 1 really. You'll apply for your chosen route, so I applied for Scottish route. Really just apply for where you want to go, you'll enjoy yourself much more if you are actually studying where you want to be :smile: