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YR 13 a levels (law degree) HELP

I want to apply to russel group unis I just want to know how likely it is for me to get in as my gcses are quite low. (I'm eligible for contextual offers)
Predicted:
English lit A level: B
Law A level: A
Italian A level: A*
Applied science: Distinction
Gcses
Italian: 9
Maths: 4
Language: 6
Lit: 5
Geo: 4
Music: L2M
Sci: 5-5
Business: 4
I might be able to change my Literature predicted to an A if I do well in the mocks. I'm aware of the fact that unis also consider personal statement which I'm working on the issues is that I don't have any direct work experience related to Law is rhat a problem? I took part in activism projects and I'm part of journalism club, used to be in an orchestra etc.
I'll be honest - Law is an EXTREMELY competitive degree at university. I am also not applying for Law, so I can't be of too much help. But if it's what you want to do, don't give up hope. The fact that you have any extracurriculars is great, so make sure those go into your personal statement - and expand on what skills you showed/gained during these.
Your predicted grades will be sent with your application, and they look pretty good to me. However as I said, law is very competitive, so I don't know how much better everyone else is. Definitely request to get that B moved up to an A, and then I think you stand a better chance.
GCSEs, while looked at, shouldn't matter too much - it depends on the specific university in some cases, so look at the admissions requirements pages for places you're thinking of applying to, and see which ones fit your grades if they mention GCSEs. TBH, since you've at least high passed your English exams, I think you'll be fine - most unis with essay courses probably just want a 5 in English.
Good luck, I'm sure with your dedication the path forwards will be attainable. I hope someone with more law experience comes along to help you out more, too!

P.S: while Russell Groups seem to ask for high grades, I managed a contextual offer from Uni of Manchester (I didn't even know I was eligible lol) with "WP Plus" - meaning my school and postcode both counted towards it. I only need a BBC to get in for Latin & French, so with that in mind, I think you defo have a shot!
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Original post by MariahOptimaMax
I'll be honest - Law is an EXTREMELY competitive degree at university. I am also not applying for Law, so I can't be of too much help. But if it's what you want to do, don't give up hope. The fact that you have any extracurriculars is great, so make sure those go into your personal statement - and expand on what skills you showed/gained during these.
Your predicted grades will be sent with your application, and they look pretty good to me. However as I said, law is very competitive, so I don't know how much better everyone else is. Definitely request to get that B moved up to an A, and then I think you stand a better chance.
GCSEs, while looked at, shouldn't matter too much - it depends on the specific university in some cases, so look at the admissions requirements pages for places you're thinking of applying to, and see which ones fit your grades if they mention GCSEs. TBH, since you've at least high passed your English exams, I think you'll be fine - most unis with essay courses probably just want a 5 in English.
Good luck, I'm sure with your dedication the path forwards will be attainable. I hope someone with more law experience comes along to help you out more, too!
P.S: while Russell Groups seem to ask for high grades, I managed a contextual offer from Uni of Manchester (I didn't even know I was eligible lol) with "WP Plus" - meaning my school and postcode both counted towards it. I only need a BBC to get in for Latin & French, so with that in mind, I think you defo have a shot!


Hiii what's WP plus?? Manchester is my first choice for Law and I tried the contextual calculator thing and it says I'm eligible. Normal requirement is A* A A with contextual I think it's A A A (still pretty high) I know that law is very competitive that's why in stressing help.All the unis I want to apply for they all just require 4s and above for gcses.
Thank you for answering my question and goodluckk Latin and French is so cool omg :smile:
Original post by idkejsksjsja
Hiii what's WP plus?? Manchester is my first choice for Law and I tried the contextual calculator thing and it says I'm eligible. Normal requirement is A* A A with contextual I think it's A A A (still pretty high) I know that law is very competitive that's why in stressing help.All the unis I want to apply for they all just require 4s and above for gcses.
Thank you for answering my question and goodluckk Latin and French is so cool omg :smile:

Honestly, I'm not 100% sure. It just came up as a link after I was told I gained a contextual offer - let me see if I can put it here. https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/contextual-admissions/your-data/
I think from your predicteds, you are defo capable of achieving AAA - have faith in yourself, work hard, and I'm sure you'll make it! Oh that's great to hear - so GCSEs shouldn't be an issue, yay!
No probs, and thank you!! I mostly hear of its uselessness, but yeah, I hope it'll be smth cool to say :biggrin:
Original post by MariahOptimaMax
Honestly, I'm not 100% sure. It just came up as a link after I was told I gained a contextual offer - let me see if I can put it here. https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/contextual-admissions/your-data/
I think from your predicteds, you are defo capable of achieving AAA - have faith in yourself, work hard, and I'm sure you'll make it! Oh that's great to hear - so GCSEs shouldn't be an issue, yay!
No probs, and thank you!! I mostly hear of its uselessness, but yeah, I hope it'll be smth cool to say :biggrin:


Omg thank you girl im honestly stressing 😭😭 I'm praying I get in but we can do this!!! I hope you get to achieve your dreams don't lose hope🙏🩷
Original post by idkejsksjsja
Omg thank you girl im honestly stressing 😭😭 I'm praying I get in but we can do this!!! I hope you get to achieve your dreams don't lose hope🙏🩷

dont worry too much girl, i think from the commitment you seem to have, you can defo do it!! thank you so much :smile:, i have every hope and best wishes to you too!!
Original post by idkejsksjsja
I want to apply to russel group unis I just want to know how likely it is for me to get in as my gcses are quite low. (I'm eligible for contextual offers)
Predicted:
English lit A level: B
Law A level: A
Italian A level: A*
Applied science: Distinction
Gcses
Italian: 9
Maths: 4
Language: 6
Lit: 5
Geo: 4
Music: L2M
Sci: 5-5
Business: 4
I might be able to change my Literature predicted to an A if I do well in the mocks. I'm aware of the fact that unis also consider personal statement which I'm working on the issues is that I don't have any direct work experience related to Law is rhat a problem? I took part in activism projects and I'm part of journalism club, used to be in an orchestra etc.
I am really sorry this is not about what you asked, and I am not really sure how else to ask you/contact you,

Is there any chance you could provide me with some information about the Italian A level? 😅

I am a completely home-schooled self-study student...
I am half italian and i am fluent but i dont have any formal italian education,
i study comp sci, maths and italian.

I have no clue on where to start studying, like about the literary texts, paper 3 speaking etc? How does the speaking even work like what do you have to do? How do i know what texts to study?

Sorry once again, any help will be greatly appreciated 😁
Original post by BadBreathHaver
I am really sorry this is not about what you asked, and I am not really sure how else to ask you/contact you,
Is there any chance you could provide me with some information about the Italian A level? 😅
I am a completely home-schooled self-study student...
I am half italian and i am fluent but i dont have any formal italian education,
i study comp sci, maths and italian.
I have no clue on where to start studying, like about the literary texts, paper 3 speaking etc? How does the speaking even work like what do you have to do? How do i know what texts to study?
Sorry once again, any help will be greatly appreciated 😁


Hiii
First of all what exam board are you doing? I'm doing it independently too . I'm doing edexel and you should look at the specification there's 3 papers. You can either pick two literary texts or watch one movie and read one book. For literary text I'm doing volevo I pantaloni and movie la vita è Bella. For speaking I'm assuming is similar to gcse italian? I'm not sure if you've done it. But I think it mentions it in the specification if you want to ask me more questions feel free to text me privately in here.

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