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should i resit or apply contextual?

i was 3 marks away from being able to apply for dentistry - AAB

though i’m eligible for contextual at leeds, bristol and kings

so should i resit my B or just apply contextually? esp for a competitive course like dentistry in afraid my B will hold me back :frown:

Reply 1

Original post by xtras
i was 3 marks away from being able to apply for dentistry - AAB
though i’m eligible for contextual at leeds, bristol and kings
so should i resit my B or just apply contextually? esp for a competitive course like dentistry in afraid my B will hold me back :frown:


Apply contextually- they usually take ABB or even BBB. If not, some unis would still take you. If all fails, resit the B

Reply 2

Original post by xtras
i was 3 marks away from being able to apply for dentistry - AAB
though i’m eligible for contextual at leeds, bristol and kings
so should i resit my B or just apply contextually? esp for a competitive course like dentistry in afraid my B will hold me back :frown:

oh my I am in the exact same situation. AAB hoping to reapply dentistry but I am only 2 marks away from an A. I can also apply contextually and I think it is better to

Reply 3

You can't "apply contexually" from what I understand. KCL take account of contextual factors but don't make contextual offers for dentistry.

Reply 4

Original post by GS1944
You can't "apply contexually" from what I understand. KCL take account of contextual factors but don't make contextual offers for dentistry.

You can just not to many schools - Newcastle, Sheffield, Leeds, Birmingham, Plymouth and Bristol all do contextual offers ranging from AAB to BBB

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