gap year or no
i got my lnat results and i got 20. I've been rejected by kings and ucl and still waiting on else. i have an offer from qmu for law but I, really contemplating taking a gap year to redo the lnat. is it worth resitting? i want to go to ucl so badly I feel like its worth it
Reply 1
Original post by optimistic-erati
i got my lnat results and i got 20. I've been rejected by kings and ucl and still waiting on else. i have an offer from qmu for law but I, really contemplating taking a gap year to redo the lnat. is it worth resitting? i want to go to ucl so badly I feel like its worth it
That’s not an awful result at all as it’s about average and it’s an extremely difficult exam so don’t be too hard on yourself! As you know the Unis you’ve applied to want an extremely high LNAT, GCSE and A Level results along with great personal statement, which is no easy feat. It’s a gamble, as you’re aware, taking a gap year as you may get a better LNAT result if you re-sit and therefore hopefully opens more offers or you may be in the same situation again. Are there any other unis you would consider further afield or you could reject QMUL go into UCAS Extra and see what’s on offer there or try clearing after results day and even re-apply to QMUL if you decide you want to go there. There are a couple of options open for you to look at before deciding on a GAP year but don’t lose heart, sometimes life’s just meant to take a different path so embrace it and don’t give up.
Reply 2
Original post by optimistic-erati
i got my lnat results and i got 20. I've been rejected by kings and ucl and still waiting on else. i have an offer from qmu for law but I, really contemplating taking a gap year to redo the lnat. is it worth resitting? i want to go to ucl so badly I feel like its worth it
Hey!
I completely understand how you're feeling, UCL is a fantastic uni, and it’s tough when things don’t go as planned.
Taking a gap year to retake the LNAT can be worth it if you're confident you can significantly improve your score and strengthen your application overall. UCL is highly competitive, and while LNAT is just one factor, a higher score could give you a better chance.
That said, consider what you’d do during your gap year. Gaining legal work experience, improving your application, and developing skills will make your reapplication stronger. If you’re happy with QMU and think it’s the right fit, it could still lead you to great opportunities, including transferring later or pursuing a master’s at UCL.
Ultimately, it depends on how much you want UCL and whether you’re ready to commit to another year for a shot at it. If you’re set on UCL, a gap year could be worth it—but make sure to have a solid plan to maximise your chances!
Reply 3
Original post by Wallymagoo
That’s not an awful result at all as it’s about average and it’s an extremely difficult exam so don’t be too hard on yourself! As you know the Unis you’ve applied to want an extremely high LNAT, GCSE and A Level results along with great personal statement, which is no easy feat. It’s a gamble, as you’re aware, taking a gap year as you may get a better LNAT result if you re-sit and therefore hopefully opens more offers or you may be in the same situation again. Are there any other unis you would consider further afield or you could reject QMUL go into UCAS Extra and see what’s on offer there or try clearing after results day and even re-apply to QMUL if you decide you want to go there. There are a couple of options open for you to look at before deciding on a GAP year but don’t lose heart, sometimes life’s just meant to take a different path so embrace it and don’t give up.
i got an offer form qmul and city. kings and ucl have rejected me and I'm still waiting on LSE (even tho its an almost definite rejection). honestly, if I get a good chance in clearing on results day ill try my luck but if I get rejected from LSE ill most likely just take a gap year
Reply 4
Original post by UniofLaw Student
Hey!
I completely understand how you're feeling, UCL is a fantastic uni, and it’s tough when things don’t go as planned.
Taking a gap year to retake the LNAT can be worth it if you're confident you can significantly improve your score and strengthen your application overall. UCL is highly competitive, and while LNAT is just one factor, a higher score could give you a better chance.
That said, consider what you’d do during your gap year. Gaining legal work experience, improving your application, and developing skills will make your reapplication stronger. If you’re happy with QMU and think it’s the right fit, it could still lead you to great opportunities, including transferring later or pursuing a master’s at UCL.
Ultimately, it depends on how much you want UCL and whether you’re ready to commit to another year for a shot at it. If you’re set on UCL, a gap year could be worth it—but make sure to have a solid plan to maximise your chances!
I completely understand how you're feeling, UCL is a fantastic uni, and it’s tough when things don’t go as planned.
Taking a gap year to retake the LNAT can be worth it if you're confident you can significantly improve your score and strengthen your application overall. UCL is highly competitive, and while LNAT is just one factor, a higher score could give you a better chance.
That said, consider what you’d do during your gap year. Gaining legal work experience, improving your application, and developing skills will make your reapplication stronger. If you’re happy with QMU and think it’s the right fit, it could still lead you to great opportunities, including transferring later or pursuing a master’s at UCL.
Ultimately, it depends on how much you want UCL and whether you’re ready to commit to another year for a shot at it. If you’re set on UCL, a gap year could be worth it—but make sure to have a solid plan to maximise your chances!
ucl has been a uni ive been wanting to go to for years 😭. it would 100% be worth resitting the lnat because honestly, not to sound full of myself or anything, I don't really think 20 is a good representation of what I can achieve. that's mostly my fault for not putting enough effort in preparing but I still want to try again, even if it means getting an offer from kings or LSE instead of ucl
Original post by optimistic-erati
i got my lnat results and i got 20. I've been rejected by kings and ucl and still waiting on else. i have an offer from qmu for law but I, really contemplating taking a gap year to redo the lnat. is it worth resitting? i want to go to ucl so badly I feel like its worth it
Reply 6
Original post by Logic1
What was ur GCSEs and a level pred grades. Also what was ur AS grades u got?
i got 8,7,7,7,7,7,6,5,4 and predicted A*AA. i think my personal statement was pretty good bc I knew a student from ucl who was helping me and checking it for me. not sure if that's enough to get anywhere with a 20 on lnat tho
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