Optometry
So I'm applying for optometry at Aston uni and the entry requirements are AAB, but my teachers have predicted me ABB.
My GCSE'S are above their requirements 8776666664 (the 4 is in business)
Do you think I still stand a chance at getting an offer ??
My GCSE'S are above their requirements 8776666664 (the 4 is in business)
Do you think I still stand a chance at getting an offer ??
yes, you're not far off your grades required for uni, just make sure you have a strong personal statement and you should be able to get offers. good luck!
Possible, although I think optometry tends to be somewhat oversubscribed as with many healthcare professions courses so you may be at a disadvantage by not being predicted the standard entry criteria.
You don't have to submit the application until January though, so maybe talk with your teachers about whether they will consider changing your predictions to AAB if you can show consistent improvement between now and then?
You don't have to submit the application until January though, so maybe talk with your teachers about whether they will consider changing your predictions to AAB if you can show consistent improvement between now and then?
Original post by Firiridirirriie
yes, you're not far off your grades required for uni, just make sure you have a strong personal statement and you should be able to get offers. good luck!
Thank you soo much for the advice!!
Original post by artful_lounger
Possible, although I think optometry tends to be somewhat oversubscribed as with many healthcare professions courses so you may be at a disadvantage by not being predicted the standard entry criteria.
You don't have to submit the application until January though, so maybe talk with your teachers about whether they will consider changing your predictions to AAB if you can show consistent improvement between now and then?
You don't have to submit the application until January though, so maybe talk with your teachers about whether they will consider changing your predictions to AAB if you can show consistent improvement between now and then?
That may be true, but my application is getting sent off sometime this week as I'm also applying for medicine.
(The unis I'm applying to for medicine don't look at predicted grades)
So I'm a bit worried; I've heard some people still get in with being predicted ABB.
But I Don't know how common it is for Aston to offer a place to someone who is one grade below the entry?
Original post by Anonymous
That may be true, but my application is getting sent off sometime this week as I'm also applying for medicine.
(The unis I'm applying to for medicine don't look at predicted grades)
So I'm a bit worried; I've heard some people still get in with being predicted ABB.
But I Don't know how common it is for Aston to offer a place to someone who is one grade below the entry?
(The unis I'm applying to for medicine don't look at predicted grades)
So I'm a bit worried; I've heard some people still get in with being predicted ABB.
But I Don't know how common it is for Aston to offer a place to someone who is one grade below the entry?
Firstly, you don't need to add your non-medicine choice at the same time as your medicine choices. You can send off your medicine application and then add the 5th option later, as long as it's before the January deadline.
Secondly, have you had confirmation from the uni they will accept a medicine personal statement for optometry? Often other allied health professions will not, as they want to see that applicants are specifically aiming towards a career in that profession, not another one with that as a backup.
Anyway it's hard to say for sure but I expect you may be at a disadvantage with predicted grades below the standard criteria for what is often a relatively popular course.
Original post by artful_lounger
Firstly, you don't need to add your non-medicine choice at the same time as your medicine choices. You can send off your medicine application and then add the 5th option later, as long as it's before the January deadline.
Secondly, have you had confirmation from the uni they will accept a medicine personal statement for optometry? Often other allied health professions will not, as they want to see that applicants are specifically aiming towards a career in that profession, not another one with that as a backup.
Anyway it's hard to say for sure but I expect you may be at a disadvantage with predicted grades below the standard criteria for what is often a relatively popular cours
Secondly, have you had confirmation from the uni they will accept a medicine personal statement for optometry? Often other allied health professions will not, as they want to see that applicants are specifically aiming towards a career in that profession, not another one with that as a backup.
Anyway it's hard to say for sure but I expect you may be at a disadvantage with predicted grades below the standard criteria for what is often a relatively popular cours
oh okay thx!!
Also, you know how, before you send off your UCAS application to your school, you need to pay, right??
I wanted to know, whether it's possible for whoever has your application at the school to send your application back to you? maybe because you made a mistake or something.
And if so, when you send your application back to the school the second time - do you have to pay again??
thanks
Original post by Anonymous
oh okay thx!!
Also, you know how, before you send off your UCAS application to your school, you need to pay, right??
I wanted to know, whether it's possible for whoever has your application at the school to send your application back to you? maybe because you made a mistake or something.
And if so, when you send your application back to the school the second time - do you have to pay again??
thanks
Also, you know how, before you send off your UCAS application to your school, you need to pay, right??
I wanted to know, whether it's possible for whoever has your application at the school to send your application back to you? maybe because you made a mistake or something.
And if so, when you send your application back to the school the second time - do you have to pay again??
thanks
You only pay once as far as I'm aware, I don't really know how it works with applying through a school though as I never did (I always applied independently). You should speak with your school - you may or may not be able to change things; I believe within two weeks of paying and submitting the application you are able to change some things, but maybe not everything? You should aim to ensure the application is complete and correct before submitting it.
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Original post by Anonymous
So I'm applying for optometry at Aston uni and the entry requirements are AAB, but my teachers have predicted me ABB.
My GCSE'S are above their requirements 8776666664 (the 4 is in business)
Do you think I still stand a chance at getting an offer ??
My GCSE'S are above their requirements 8776666664 (the 4 is in business)
Do you think I still stand a chance at getting an offer ??
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