5th choice for English?
I have already submitted my 4 choices: Cambridge, UCL, Bristol, Exeter. I'm torn between Durham and KCL for my 5th one.
KCL is good because it's in London (location is easier), I like the links its has to institutions like the globe and the bfi but Durham seems more rigourous and is higher in the league tables. I resistant to apply because of location though.
For reference my UCAS grades are 4 A*s
KCL is good because it's in London (location is easier), I like the links its has to institutions like the globe and the bfi but Durham seems more rigourous and is higher in the league tables. I resistant to apply because of location though.
For reference my UCAS grades are 4 A*s
Reply 1
Hi! Given that this is your fifth choice, you're probably quite unlikely to go there? I'm imagining you meet the offer requirements for your other 4 choices, and have chosen them because you're enthusiastic abou the course and/or location. To me reading your list it seems like Durham would be quite an odd one out location-wise. Even if the course is higher in the league tables you have to live there for minimum 3 years. The most important thing is how well you do, not how highly the course is ranked. I would advise to choose somewhere you think you will enjoy living so that you can focus on studying and other things. Good luck with your application!
Reply 2
Hi! I’ve also applied for english at cambridge, ucl and durham (also warwick and manchester). which cambridge college have you applied to?
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by visions89Hi! I’ve also applied for english at cambridge, ucl and durham (also warwick and manchester). which cambridge college have you applied to?
Peterhouse ! What about you?
Reply 4
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Have you looked at the course content - the optional units available at each Uni? Look at the specific options for all years of each course - and think about what you would actually choose if you went there. Not all courses are the same.
This what you will be studying every day for three years - not 'the Uni' or 'the league table'. It doesn't matter how nice the location or the Uni buildings are, if you don't actually enjoy the course its going to be a very miserable three years.
This what you will be studying every day for three years - not 'the Uni' or 'the league table'. It doesn't matter how nice the location or the Uni buildings are, if you don't actually enjoy the course its going to be a very miserable three years.
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