Am I Being too Ambitious?
Predicted AAA, 8876666666 at GCSE
Contextual eligibility for all the ones I’m applying to.
UCL,Bristol,Warwick,Manchester,York
(Law LLB)
Contextual eligibility for all the ones I’m applying to.
UCL,Bristol,Warwick,Manchester,York
(Law LLB)
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Studying law is an empowering choice, and with your strong academic profile and clear ambition, you’re exceptionally well-placed to thrive in it. Law opens doors to a wide range of careers—whether you want to advocate for others, work on complex global issues, or shape society through justice and policy. It’s a subject that builds confidence, sharpens critical thinking, and develops skills you’ll use for life. If you’re passionate about understanding how the world works and using your voice to make a difference, then pursuing law isn’t just a good choice—it’s an exciting, meaningful path where you can truly excel.
Reply 2
Hey!
Honestly, you’re not being too ambitious - and it's also great to be ambitious anyway! AAA predictions + contextual eligibility is a really strong combo, and it absolutely puts you in the competitive range for all the unis you’ve listed. They’re ambitious choices, but definitely not unrealistic ones.
A lot of people worry their GCSEs will ruin their chances, but unis (especially York) look at the whole application - predicted grades, personal statement, contextual factors, and academic potential. Here's a blog from a student who recieved an contextual offer if you're interested!
And just to give you a bit of reassurance from the York side: we get plenty of students with similar GCSE profiles who go on to do really well here. York takes contextual information seriously, and it genuinely makes a difference in the way your application is viewed. 🤍
Your list is strong, aspirational, but totally reasonable - and York is a great choice to have in there if you want Russell Group teaching with gold standard problem based learning (in law), a supportive environment, and a place where contextual applicants are properly considered. You've got this!
If you want to chat about the York course, the campus, or anything else, feel free to ask - always happy to help!💫
Best wishes,
-T
Honestly, you’re not being too ambitious - and it's also great to be ambitious anyway! AAA predictions + contextual eligibility is a really strong combo, and it absolutely puts you in the competitive range for all the unis you’ve listed. They’re ambitious choices, but definitely not unrealistic ones.
A lot of people worry their GCSEs will ruin their chances, but unis (especially York) look at the whole application - predicted grades, personal statement, contextual factors, and academic potential. Here's a blog from a student who recieved an contextual offer if you're interested!
And just to give you a bit of reassurance from the York side: we get plenty of students with similar GCSE profiles who go on to do really well here. York takes contextual information seriously, and it genuinely makes a difference in the way your application is viewed. 🤍
Your list is strong, aspirational, but totally reasonable - and York is a great choice to have in there if you want Russell Group teaching with gold standard problem based learning (in law), a supportive environment, and a place where contextual applicants are properly considered. You've got this!
If you want to chat about the York course, the campus, or anything else, feel free to ask - always happy to help!💫
Best wishes,
-T
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by fb1123Predicted AAA, 8876666666 at GCSE
Contextual eligibility for all the ones I’m applying to.
UCL,Bristol,Warwick,Manchester,York
(Law LLB)
Contextual eligibility for all the ones I’m applying to.
UCL,Bristol,Warwick,Manchester,York
(Law LLB)
I would pick a second backup (assuming one is York) then you should be fine
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