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foundation year and reapply next year

I currently have two levels of B in economics and B in business, can I complete another alevel during foundation year and apply to uni for 2026? I will ask for predicted grades of ABB and apply for 5 new courses using 2 grades that I already obtain and one new alevel. Is this possible? Thank you
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by Amyyy666
I currently have two levels of B in economics and B in business, can I complete another alevel during foundation year and apply to uni for 2026? I will ask for predicted grades of ABB and apply for 5 new courses using 2 grades that I already obtain and one new alevel. Is this possible? Thank you

You can do, technically. But why would you bother to do the Foundation year at the same time?

Reply 2

No recommended. Its very likely that you will mess up one or the other - or possibly both.
Do the retake in a gap year and reapply in the autumn for 2026 entry.

Reply 3

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by threeportdrift
You can do, technically. But why would you bother to do the Foundation year at the same time?


My parents want me to go university, and so do I but I want another chance so I decided to retake one of my alevels and apply again
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by Amyyy666
My parents want me to go university, and so do I but I want another chance so I decided to retake one of my alevels and apply again

That's a very expensive 'want' - have you told them how much it will cost you in debt?

And what are the terms of your Foundation Year - will it get you onto a course you want to do anyway?

Bottom line, it's a silly, expensive plan, but technically you could do it and it might work out.

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by threeportdrift
That's a very expensive 'want' - have you told them how much it will cost you in debt?
And what are the terms of your Foundation Year - will it get you onto a course you want to do anyway?
Bottom line, it's a silly, expensive plan, but technically you could do it and it might work out.


Yes, I’ve told them about the debt and I’ve asked the admissions team from the uni who offered me a foundation year, students normally proceed to year 1 after completing a foundation year and will be able to switch courses during year 1. But I’m wanting to make an application for 2026 using my current grades+ a prediction, but I’m not sure if it’s possible since I’m enrolled in a university

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