Hi. Let me state something that I’m really confused about and want you guys’ opinion. Right:
In September 2023 I started year 11. Okay I knew what we had to do was to apply for Colleges. My grades were decent, I passed everything and I had 3 6’s as my predicted grades, but actually scored 4 in English language, and 4 in English literature. But I think colleges looked at the predicted grades. I was the FIRST one in my whole year group to apply to Loreto College. I really thought I could get in as I picked Business A Level, Media Studies A Level, Economics A Level. In the year 10 mocks I did not as good as I know I can do. Got grade 6 in maths predicted 7, grade 3 business predicted 5. I applied to Loreto and got that out of the way.
I also applied to Xaverian. And Connell. I got into them both easily. But we did another set of mocks in February which improved every single one of my grades. Business I got a grade 8, predicted 9. Maths got a grade 5, predicted 7 unfortunately. English lang grade 6, predicted 7. Same with literature.
My mates who applied dead late for Loreto, got an interview shortly after and they got accepted with a place, but they were on the same grade ranges as me!!! Same school as well! One of my mates from another school who failed all her subjects, got an interview and a place for Loreto aswell! Her school is Catholic though. Mine isn’t. That’s unfair. I got a letter saying they’re unable to offer me a place? Don’t really understand why I’ve been rejected although I applied dead early, and my personal statement was brilliant. Someone please explain how it works, I’m gutted.
Thanks for taking your time for reading this.