Gap year decision
Hi,
I applied to study Computer Science for 2025 entry with predicted grades of A* A A in Maths, Physics, and Computer Science.
Despite these strong predictions, I only received two offer out of five (Saint Andrew’s , Durham, Sheffield, Lancaster, York) from Sheffield.
It appears that my personal statement and predicted grades was a key factor in the rejections, even though I initially believed it was strong.
Now that I've achieved A B B would I have a better chance of getting into a top university like Durham or Saint Andrew’s if I improve my personal statement, even though I didn't apply to those universities last year?
I applied to study Computer Science for 2025 entry with predicted grades of A* A A in Maths, Physics, and Computer Science.
Despite these strong predictions, I only received two offer out of five (Saint Andrew’s , Durham, Sheffield, Lancaster, York) from Sheffield.
It appears that my personal statement and predicted grades was a key factor in the rejections, even though I initially believed it was strong.
Now that I've achieved A B B would I have a better chance of getting into a top university like Durham or Saint Andrew’s if I improve my personal statement, even though I didn't apply to those universities last year?
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by AnonymousHi,
I applied to study Computer Science for 2025 entry with predicted grades of A* A A in Maths, Physics, and Computer Science.
Despite these strong predictions, I only received two offer out of five (Saint Andrew’s , Durham, Sheffield, Lancaster, York) from Sheffield.
It appears that my personal statement and predicted grades was a key factor in the rejections, even though I initially believed it was strong.
Now that I've achieved A B B would I have a better chance of getting into a top university like Durham or Saint Andrew’s if I improve my personal statement, even though I didn't apply to those universities last year?
I applied to study Computer Science for 2025 entry with predicted grades of A* A A in Maths, Physics, and Computer Science.
Despite these strong predictions, I only received two offer out of five (Saint Andrew’s , Durham, Sheffield, Lancaster, York) from Sheffield.
It appears that my personal statement and predicted grades was a key factor in the rejections, even though I initially believed it was strong.
Now that I've achieved A B B would I have a better chance of getting into a top university like Durham or Saint Andrew’s if I improve my personal statement, even though I didn't apply to those universities last year?
What are there usual entry requirement grades?
How would you improve your personal statement?
The UCAS website has a feature which shows the average grades of students accepted onto their courses if you would like to check this as well.
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