Predicted high 2:2 first year

I ended up being very close to a 2:1 but barely missing out and ended up with a high 2:2 due to some disappointing results for certain modules

I would like to do a summer internship or an industrial placement year into finance or risk as I go into my second year, but I fear I'll be shortlisted even if l'm good candidate or someone that may be predicted a first or a high 2:1.

Additionally, I've been shortlisted from many potential placements that require a minimum of 2:1 to apply as I've just missed the requirement

Any advice or questions would be appreciated

Reply 1

BenRyan99

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Original post by Hwhshsbsb

I ended up being very close to a 2:1 but barely missing out and ended up with a high 2:2 due to some disappointing results for certain modules
I would like to do a summer internship or an industrial placement year into finance or risk as I go into my second year, but I fear I'll be shortlisted even if l'm good candidate or someone that may be predicted a first or a high 2:1.
Additionally, I've been shortlisted from many potential placements that require a minimum of 2:1 to apply as I've just missed the requirement
Any advice or questions would be appreciated

Most just say "on track for a 2.1" and this can be interpreted very liberally.

Reply 2

Hwhshsbsb

Original post by BenRyan99

Most just say "on track for a 2.1" and this can be interpreted very liberally.

Would this only be okay if I'm able to achieve a 2:1 or first in my first semester as this could change my overall grade and they would check my transcripts after being accepted

Reply 3

BenRyan99

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Original post by Hwhshsbsb

Would this only be okay if I'm able to achieve a 2:1 or first in my first semester as this could change my overall grade and they would check my transcripts after being accepted

Basically the requirement is pretty meaningless, there's no strict definition on what 'on track for a first means'.

If I get a 2.2 in first year but think I can turn it around and get a first or 2.1 in the subsequent two years then technically I'm on track for a 2.1. It may be a case that they end up accepting people with better first year grades but I wouldn't see "on track for a 2.1 or higher" and assume that it excludes you because you got a 2.2 in first year, I'd still apply

Reply 4

Hwhshsbsb

Original post by BenRyan99

Basically the requirement is pretty meaningless, there's no strict definition on what 'on track for a first means'.
If I get a 2.2 in first year but think I can turn it around and get a first or 2.1 in the subsequent two years then technically I'm on track for a 2.1. It may be a case that they end up accepting people with better first year grades but I wouldn't see "on track for a 2.1 or higher" and assume that it excludes you because you got a 2.2 in first year, I'd still apply

I understand that makes more sense. If I'm not on track for a 2:1 by the time I'm accepted and they check my transcripts would that not be a problem?

Reply 5

BenRyan99

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Original post by Hwhshsbsb

I understand that makes more sense. If I'm not on track for a 2:1 by the time I'm accepted and they check my transcripts would that not be a problem?

'It depends', if you'll forgive the unhelpful expression.

Depending on the degree/uni, often the first year has zero weight towards your final degree result, so in this case, a 2.2 doesn't strictly mean you're not 'on track for a 2.1'.

Even if your first year does have some weight, the stated requirement is rarely enforced by recruitment teams and often you can use your winter exams to put you 'on track' before you get an offer or have to send them an official transcript (if you even have to do that at all).

Bottom line - your chance of getting an offer via applying with a 2.2 in first year is a lot higher than simply not applying.