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Been put in hold by Bristol

I applied to do economics at Bristol and today I have just received an email saying I’ve been put on hold. I know information online says this doesn’t really impact chances of getting an offer, but how true actually is this. Has anyone else also recently got this email
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Original post by Anonymous
I applied to do economics at Bristol and today I have just received an email saying I’ve been put on hold. I know information online says this doesn’t really impact chances of getting an offer, but how true actually is this. Has anyone else also recently got this email


Got one for History today too!
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Original post by Eg3756
Got one for History today too!


Glad I’m not alone, what predicted grades did you apply with, if you don’t mind me asking
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Original post by Fesdces
Glad I’m not alone, if you don’t mind me asking would grades did you apply with and what grades do they want


I applied with 3A* and they want AAA. I’ve read it something to do with waiting for more people to apply before handing offers out.

What about you?
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Original post by Eg3756
I applied with 3A* and they want AAA. I’ve read it something to do with waiting for more people to apply before handing offers out.
What about you?


3A*s as well, I’d assume it’s just because we’ve applied so early. No benefit to them handing out applications already
Very common, (basically a way of ackowledging your application but politely asking you not to chase them for a decision). Doesn't affect the outcome at all.

No news is good news. And better than a quick rejection.
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Original post by Fesdces
3A*s as well, I’d assume it’s just because we’ve applied so early. No benefit to them handing out applications already


Exactly my thoughts
Original post by Anonymous
I applied to do economics at Bristol and today I have just received an email saying I’ve been put on hold. I know information online says this doesn’t really impact chances of getting an offer, but how true actually is this. Has anyone else also recently got this email

had exactly the same thing happen to me! i applied for politics and economics and got an email saying ive been put 'on hold' and im slightly concerned since i know people who have already got offers straight away (albeit for different courses though)
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Original post by Anonymous
I applied to do economics at Bristol and today I have just received an email saying I’ve been put on hold. I know information online says this doesn’t really impact chances of getting an offer, but how true actually is this. Has anyone else also recently got this email


I got one for neuroscience today too, they seem to be a copy paste automatic response lol
Reply 9
Original post by njkwde
I got one for neuroscience today too, they seem to be a copy paste automatic response lol

Yeah exactly, getting the impression its nothing to worry about. Even though we are on hold, it does mean our applications have met the criteria for the course, over wise we would have been rejected. So I guess its almost positive news, but frustrating none the less lol
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Original post by Fesdces
Yeah exactly, getting the impression its nothing to worry about. Even though we are on hold, it does mean our applications have met the criteria for the course, over wise we would have been rejected. So I guess its almost positive news, but frustrating none the less lol


Yeah it's definitely a bit annoying but I've seen a lot of threads from previous years of people getting put on hold but getting the offer eventually so hopefully that happens to us

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