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776665443 gcses result and predicted A* A* A and can get a contextual offer due to FSM and other stuff too should I try for Oxford,LSE,UCL,KCL,DURHAM,MANCHESTER for a geography degree
I initially saw AAA requirements for many of these unis however due to contextual offer drops they go to ABB except for Oxford and Cambridge however they both take into account contextual information should I attempt ??

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Reply 1

DerDracologe

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Look at their entry requirements, especially with GCSEs for oxford and lse

Reply 2

McGinger

Oxford,LSE,UCL,KCL

Be aware that these are all mega-competitive Unis and every year thousands (yes, thousands) of applicants who meet or even exceed the entry requirements are rejected. They are not 'better' Law degrees, however you think you can measure this, maybe its just supposed glamour of 'London' etc that makes them this competitive. Applying to all of them could mean that you end up with no offers, or only with offers you later realise are not achievable.

I'd advise applying to Cambridge and two of these initially. See if you get offers etc, and then add two more strategic choices before the January deadline. Remember that you do need at least one choice with a noticeably lower grade requirement as a potential Insurance - Lancaster (AAB) would be a good choice.

Reply 3

johndoedavis

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by McGinger

Oxford,LSE,UCL,KCL
Be aware that these are all mega-competitive Unis and every year thousands (yes, thousands) of applicants who meet or even exceed the entry requirements are rejected. They are not 'better' Law degrees, however you think you can measure this, maybe its just supposed glamour of 'London' etc that makes them this competitive. Applying to all of them could mean that you end up with no offers, or only with offers you later realise are not achievable.
I'd advise applying to Cambridge and two of these initially. See if you get offers etc, and then add two more strategic choices before the January deadline. Remember that you do need at least one choice with a noticeably lower grade requirement as a potential Insurance - Lancaster (AAB) would be a good choice.

for lse and ucl they drop grade requirements to ABB due to contextual offers I forgot to say I was applying for geography at these unis thanks for response though

Reply 4

johndoedavis

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by DerDracologe

Look at their entry requirements, especially with GCSEs for oxford and lse

they dont have them for many of these unis except 6s in maths and English which I achieved but I worry they will overlook me due to not having all 9s like most people applying however I can get a contextual offer which may help

Reply 5

DerDracologe

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by johndoedavis

LSE ask for a majority of your GCSEs at a 7 or above.

Reply 6

McGinger

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by johndoedavis

for lse and ucl they drop grade requirements to ABB due to contextual offers I forgot to say I was applying for geography at these unis thanks for response though