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Insurance choice: same grade as firm?

My firm choice requires me to get a merit, which I'm pretty confident I can achieve - but my second favorite uni requires the same grade so I don't know if I should still put it as an insurance or if I should put an unconditional offer I received from a different uni I like less.

I do computer animation so I'm thinking if I didn't get into my firm I could still be considered based on portfolio even if my insurance is the same grade. Any advice on what the best option is?

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Reply 1

Admit-One

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by V4nster

My firm choice requires me to get a merit, which I'm confident I can achieve - but my second favorite uni requires the same grade so I don't know if I should still put it as an insurance or if I should put an unconditional offer I received from a different uni I like less.

I do computer animation so I'm thinking if I didn't get into my firm I could still be considered based on portfolio even if my insurance is the same grade. Any advice on what the best option is?

If you are reasonably confident about meeting the Merit offers, there's little point picking the uncond offer as a backup, especially if you are less keen on it. Prioritise the unis you actually want to go to.

Reply 2

MOBUoS

Official Rep

Original post by V4nster

My firm choice requires me to get a merit, which I'm pretty confident I can achieve - but my second favorite uni requires the same grade so I don't know if I should still put it as an insurance or if I should put an unconditional offer I received from a different uni I like less.
I do computer animation so I'm thinking if I didn't get into my firm I could still be considered based on portfolio even if my insurance is the same grade. Any advice on what the best option is?

Hi,

Firm and insurance choices are your chance to indicate your preferences in universities. I would definately recommend choosing the option you like better, especially if you are confident that you can meet you grade requirements. the encouragement by some to choose an insuranse choice with a lower grade requirement is more for situations where students are less sure they will meet the requirements of their firm choice.

Hope this helps
Matthew
Student Ambassador

Reply 3

UCLan Student

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Original post by V4nster

My firm choice requires me to get a merit, which I'm pretty confident I can achieve - but my second favorite uni requires the same grade so I don't know if I should still put it as an insurance or if I should put an unconditional offer I received from a different uni I like less.
I do computer animation so I'm thinking if I didn't get into my firm I could still be considered based on portfolio even if my insurance is the same grade. Any advice on what the best option is?

Hi @V4nster ,

I recommend sticking with the options you believe you will most enjoy.

Normally, the insurance option has a lower grade requirement because it's there as a back-up option if your grades are not quite what you expect. However if your in a position of confidence with your grades and it's being judged on a portfolio too, then choose the options that you want to attend as your happiness is a priority.

If you ended up not getting in, there are always other options such as clearing or a gap year so you can reapply.

Overall, choose the options that will make you most happy as a degree is a long-term decision as you will be spending years on campus.

I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (Business and Management)