will i get any offers :\??

to preface this, im aware that these are very risky uni choices. i'm okay with that. i'mpredicted BBB, and my GCSEs were okay (8887777666):

birmingham - AAB (offer calculator says likely)
newcastle - BBC (contextual)
loughborough (ABB)
cardiff (ABB)
RHUL (ABB)

its a big risk, but is there ANY shot of me getting into these. i dont need anyone telling me not to apply, im going to

also, is the birmingham offer calculator reliable?

Reply 1

mike23mike

Apart from Birmingham, your other choices are certainly within reach for you. If you put a uni as first choice, they will probably accept BBB even if they offer ABB.

Uni subject?

Original post by girIgenius

to preface this, im aware that these are very risky uni choices. i'm okay with that. i'mpredicted BBB, and my GCSEs were okay (8887777666):
birmingham - AAB (offer calculator says likely)
newcastle - BBC (contextual)
loughborough (ABB)
cardiff (ABB)
RHUL (ABB)
its a big risk, but is there ANY shot of me getting into these. i dont need anyone telling me not to apply, im going to
also, is the birmingham offer calculator reliable?

Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out! Simple answer is - yes, of course you have a chance. I would say though that it depends on A) your chosen subject, and B) how popular it is for that year, so it will always be difficult to predict whether you will get offers or not. Its good to see you have a range of grade requirements too including Newcastle which could be a good insurance choice for you as this will give you more of a chance of getting at least a couple of offers.

I would say you have a good chance with these choices, however I'd encourage you if you feel you can manage it, to ask if one of your teachers would be willing to boost up your predicted grade to an A, then spend this year doing your absolute best to get as much support with your A Levels as you can, especially working on the areas you find more challenging.

I hope this helps a little and very best of luck 🙂

Holly
University of Bath

Reply 4

CardiffUni Rep 3

Official Rep

Original post by girIgenius

to preface this, im aware that these are very risky uni choices. i'm okay with that. i'mpredicted BBB, and my GCSEs were okay (8887777666):
birmingham - AAB (offer calculator says likely)
newcastle - BBC (contextual)
loughborough (ABB)
cardiff (ABB)
RHUL (ABB)
its a big risk, but is there ANY shot of me getting into these. i dont need anyone telling me not to apply, im going to
also, is the birmingham offer calculator reliable?

Hi there!

Do you mind me asking what subject you are hoping to apply for, so that I can provide you with further guidance regarding entry requirements, and potential flexibility, at Cardiff University? 🥰

Thank you,
-Amy, Cardiff Uni Rep 3

Reply 5

Admit-One

Universities Forum Helper

Broadly speaking for unis asking for those kind of grades, yes, there is a chance regardless of the subject area.

Reply 6

girIgenius

Original post by McGinger

Uni subject?

history and politics!

Reply 7

girIgenius

Original post by CardiffUni Rep 3

Hi there!
Do you mind me asking what subject you are hoping to apply for, so that I can provide you with further guidance regarding entry requirements, and potential flexibility, at Cardiff University? 🥰
Thank you,
-Amy, Cardiff Uni Rep 3

im applying for modern history and politics, thank you for your help :smile:

Reply 8

sofiyaOT5

Original post by girIgenius

to preface this, im aware that these are very risky uni choices. i'm okay with that. i'mpredicted BBB, and my GCSEs were okay (8887777666):
birmingham - AAB (offer calculator says likely)
newcastle - BBC (contextual)
loughborough (ABB)
cardiff (ABB)
RHUL (ABB)
its a big risk, but is there ANY shot of me getting into these. i dont need anyone telling me not to apply, im going to
also, is the birmingham offer calculator reliable?

did you already apply? if so have you got any offers, although im predicted AAB i'm doing law which is high competetive so i was trying to see if i have still have a chance of getting in

Reply 9

girIgenius

Original post by sofiyaOT5

did you already apply? if so have you got any offers, although im predicted AAB i'm doing law which is high competetive so i was trying to see if i have still have a chance of getting in

im sending in my application today! i will update if i get offers, good luck with ur applications!

Hi there,

So glad to see you have chosen Cardiff as one of your options!
It will also depend on how many other people are applying for the course. Definitely don't loose hope your predicted grades are not far off. Unfortunately I can't give you a definitive answer to this, but if you want a bit more clarity on the likelihood, you can try contacting the admissions team via this link.
What course are you looking at?
Any other questions let me know! Hope this helps!

Grace - Cardiff Uni Student Rep

Reply 12

girIgenius

Original post by CardiffUni Rep 4

Hi there,
So glad to see you have chosen Cardiff as one of your options!
It will also depend on how many other people are applying for the course. Definitely don't loose hope your predicted grades are not far off. Unfortunately I can't give you a definitive answer to this, but if you want a bit more clarity on the likelihood, you can try contacting the admissions team via this link.
What course are you looking at?
Any other questions let me know! Hope this helps!
Grace - Cardiff Uni Student Rep

I want to study history and politics

Reply 13

sofiyaOT5

Original post by girIgenius

im sending in my application today! i will update if i get offers, good luck with ur applications!

i sent mine today!! ill let you know too and good luck to you too :smile:

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Reply 14

CardiffUni Rep 4

Official Rep

Original post by girIgenius

I want to study history and politics

Oh thats cool! Sounds good!
Yeah i'd send over a message to our admissions team, and say the course you are interested in.
On the course outline the entry requirements outlined are ABB-BBC, which your predicted grades fall within, so that's good news and really good grades well done!

Hope this helps,
Grace - Cardiff Uni Student Rep

Reply 15

ageshallnot

Original post by girIgenius

to preface this, im aware that these are very risky uni choices. i'm okay with that. i'mpredicted BBB, and my GCSEs were okay (8887777666):
birmingham - AAB (offer calculator says likely)
newcastle - BBC (contextual)
loughborough (ABB)
cardiff (ABB)
RHUL (ABB)
its a big risk, but is there ANY shot of me getting into these. i dont need anyone telling me not to apply, im going to
also, is the birmingham offer calculator reliable?

This is the third time asking essentially the same question. What else are you expecting people to say???

Reply 16

Royal Holloway, University of London

Official Rep

Original post by girIgenius

to preface this, im aware that these are very risky uni choices. i'm okay with that. i'mpredicted BBB, and my GCSEs were okay (8887777666):
birmingham - AAB (offer calculator says likely)
newcastle - BBC (contextual)
loughborough (ABB)
cardiff (ABB)
RHUL (ABB)
its a big risk, but is there ANY shot of me getting into these. i dont need anyone telling me not to apply, im going to
also, is the birmingham offer calculator reliable?

Hi there,

It's great to hear you're considering applying to study with us. What subject are you interested in?

I would recommend chatting to our Admissions team here who will be able to provide more guidance on this and discuss your options with you.

I hope this helps.

Best wishes
Royal Holloway, University of London

Reply 17

sofiyaOT5

Original post by girIgenius

im sending in my application today! i will update if i get offers, good luck with ur applications!

Update- I somehow got an offer for Exeter already? With ABB for law so I think it’s contextual that Ben tho it’s says it’s conditional but the grade req are AAA

Reply 18

girIgenius

Original post by sofiyaOT5

Update- I somehow got an offer for Exeter already? With ABB for law so I think it’s contextual that Ben tho it’s says it’s conditional but the grade req are AAA

well done!! i think that would be contextual, but sometimes if an application is really good i think schools lower the offer

Reply 19

beant6464

History at RHUL is fantastic. I got in with similar grades.. so dont worry about that.

I am a 3rd year now, but what first drew me here was the fact they have the UK's only university-based Holocaust Research Institute and world experts on the social, political and economic history of the Nazi period. Prof. Dan Stone is one of the leading authorities in this area (see: "The Holocaust: An Unfinished History", 2022) and you can be taught by him. Across the board there is particularly good supervision here on modern history and more niche/unconventional topics too if thats your thing, with optional first year modules teaching you about non-Western political leaders, the history of European political philosophy and conflict in Europe from 18th century to today, 2nd year modules teaching entirely about the modern history of genocide, the history of the atomic bomb, Cold war Europe, the partition of India, the history of modern China-USA relations, and the representations of modern warfare in video games, film and comic books etc. 3rd year changes all the time, but some include the history of 20th century Berlin, a history of terrorism, leisure and cultural activities in 20th century Britain (dancehalls, pubs, punk movement, drugs and 90's raves), history of the British Empire, history of the entire political career of Margaret Thatcher etc... As for the "Politics" half of your degree, I dropped that bit for pure History pretty early on, but dont let that discourage you.

Outside of this, we have Oxbridge-styled seminars and supervision with personal 1-1 support on Historical topics. Seminar groups are based entirely on primary sources and class sizes are rarely bigger than 10. Quite quickly every lecturer in the department will come to know you by name etc... It is a very friendly environment.