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Why does lit with creative writing have higher entry req 😭

For eng lit it's AAB, but for eng lit with cw it's AAA. How likely are they to be lenient? Was thinking of leeds, but don't know now.
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by e31231
For eng lit it's AAB, but for eng lit with cw it's AAA. How likely are they to be lenient? Was thinking of leeds, but don't know now.


It may be that it's more popular, so they need to filter out applicants more.
We don't know how lenient they can be. If it's just outside your predicted grades, we'd recommend applying anyways and then having choices which are safer.

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by mesub
It may be that it's more popular, so they need to filter out applicants more.
We don't know how lenient they can be. If it's just outside your predicted grades, we'd recommend applying anyways and then having choices which are safer.

Wait, I don't have predicted grades, but I have AP scores. 5 4 4. That isn't enough, is it? Is AAA like 5 5 5? My lang is 4, unfortunately with 5 bio and 4 human.

What are some of my options?

Reply 3

More popular and has fewer places than straight Eng Lit is the most likely explanation.

Reply 4

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by e31231
Wait, I don't have predicted grades, but I have AP scores. 5 4 4. That isn't enough, is it? Is AAA like 5 5 5? My lang is 4, unfortunately with 5 bio and 4 human.
What are some of my options?

Are you applying this year?
Are you aware that many courses closed at the end of January?

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by McGinger
Are you applying this year?
Are you aware that many courses closed at the end of January?

Yes, I'm applying next year.

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