Slight panic.... Southhampton

I fell in love with Southampton and applied for the msci biomedicine course for 2023. I want to go there more then any other uni I looked at, the layout, library and even sailing- I just finished my last biology exam and although I feel as if they went well a large part of me is terrified of not getting the grades to get in.
The msci requires AAB (reduced offer for EPQ) and the bsc requires ABB but I only applied for the msci. I know all summer in the back of my mind will be the fear I got something like ABB or even BBB- would the university offer the Bsc instead, is Southampton known for accepting lower then entry, I am aware they have been in clearing in the past but not so ure in recent years.. I am hoping I get the grades I worked my socks off for but I also fear my exam nerves got in the way.

I suppose I am asking for some reassurance from any past Southampton students or if there is anything I can do now until results day.
Thank you very much!

Im having the same exact dilemma. Last time I asked if Southampton would be more lenient this year and allow lower grades since were going back to harsher boundaries, I got told by someone in the Southampton applicant thread: "Don't even entertain that thought, Get AAB no excuses".

It makes it worse that the Biology exams didn't go as well as I wanted them to considering how much work I put into them.

In my opinion, especially considering that Southampton has been in clearing for biomed before, they're more likely to be in clearing again this year. Since grading is going to be similar to 2019, by default everyone Is more likely to not do as well as 2022. But obviously they won't just leave spaces on the course empty so they'll accept and prioritise firm offer holders.

Generally I don't think you should stress out, whatever happens happens. It's normal that you feel worried because you just finished your exams, and of course with so much pressure when taking an exam afterwards you'll feel as if it wasn't enough, but that's only because of the added pressure and our high standards.

I think we will be okay and good luck!

Im having the same exact dilemma. Last time I asked if Southampton would be more lenient this year and allow lower grades since were going back to harsher boundaries, I got told by someone in the Southampton applicant thread: "Don't even entertain that thought, Get AAB no excuses".

It makes it worse that the Biology exams didn't go as well as I wanted them to considering how much work I put into them.

In my opinion, especially considering that Southampton has been in clearing for biomed before, they're more likely to be in clearing again this year. Since grading is going to be similar to 2019, by default everyone Is more likely to not do as well as 2022. But obviously they won't just leave spaces on the course empty so they'll accept and prioritise firm offer holders.

Generally I don't think you should stress out, whatever happens happens. It's normal that you feel worried because you just finished your exams, and of course with so much pressure when taking an exam afterwards you'll feel as if it wasn't enough, but that's only because of the added pressure and our high standards.

I think we will be okay and good luck!

I fell in love with Southampton and applied for the msci biomedicine course for 2023. I want to go there more then any other uni I looked at, the layout, library and even sailing- I just finished my last biology exam and although I feel as if they went well a large part of me is terrified of not getting the grades to get in.
The msci requires AAB (reduced offer for EPQ) and the bsc requires ABB but I only applied for the msci. I know all summer in the back of my mind will be the fear I got something like ABB or even BBB- would the university offer the Bsc instead, is Southampton known for accepting lower then entry, I am aware they have been in clearing in the past but not so ure in recent years.. I am hoping I get the grades I worked my socks off for but I also fear my exam nerves got in the way.

I suppose I am asking for some reassurance from any past Southampton students or if there is anything I can do now until results day.
Thank you very much!

Im having the same exact dilemma. Last time I asked if Southampton would be more lenient this year and allow lower grades since were going back to harsher boundaries, I got told by someone in the Southampton applicant thread: "Don't even entertain that thought, Get AAB no excuses".

It makes it worse that the Biology exams didn't go as well as I wanted them to considering how much work I put into them.

In my opinion, especially considering that Southampton has been in clearing for biomed before, they're more likely to be in clearing again this year. Since grading is going to be similar to 2019, by default everyone Is more likely to not do as well as 2022. But obviously they won't just leave spaces on the course empty so they'll accept and prioritise firm offer holders.

Generally I don't think you should stress out, whatever happens happens. It's normal that you feel worried because you just finished your exams, and of course with so much pressure when taking an exam afterwards you'll feel as if it wasn't enough, but that's only because of the added pressure and our high standards.

I think we will be okay and good luck!