I've got into the University of Exeter to study BA Communications for September 2023.
I was a naughty little fella in Year 7-11 with undiagnosed ADHD and got poor GCSE grades (Teacher Assessed too because of COVID). Literally 3s, 4s & 5s which limited my A-level options.
In Year 12 I got E,E,D during mocks and some of those grades carried over to Year 13, but after getting diagnosed with ADHD & thanks to a re-take in IT I finished Year 13 with A*AC.
I have a confirmed place at Exeter, however, in my Gap Year I have found a passion for Computer Science. I think this would be something I would prefer to study, not to mention the better career options in the future. I've been learning more throughout my gap year and learning more about coding.
Realistically, would I be able to keep up if I were to study Computer Science at Exeter?
I studied Computer Science at GCSE and got an A* in Information Technology so some information would carry over from there.
I have a friend who studies Computer Science at a different Uni and their modules are things I would ACTUALLY be interested in rather than forcing myself to study something I'm not as interested in which is huge for ADHD. Plus my friend who does Software Engineering has talked me through some related stuff. Finally, my sibling has studied Mathematics at Exeter and reckons I would be able to complete the modules with enough work.
On the other hand, I would be going up against those who already have A*/As in Computer Science, Maths & Further Maths from A-level since it's a Russel Group Uni who would have a massive headstart on me.
I'd like to think that I have the capabilities to catch up with enough hard work, but at the same time, it's important I stay realistic.
Please could I get some honest opinions about my situation?
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