RAAAAAAGE @ High Imperial Offer (IB)

The discussion hasn't been solely about the OP's particular case for a while. When a 43-point offer from LSE was mentioned, the discussion steered towards being one about unfair IB offers in general.

They can ask for more than AAA. For instance, they could ask for specific UMS marks (A in each module etc.).

And even though they can't ask for more than AAA (as in overall grades) from candidates taking 3 A-levels, why do they never ask AAAAA from candidates taking 6 A-levels? The thing is that there tends to be huge spikes in the difficulty of IB offers for the same course (LSE Econ from 38p, 766HL to 43p, 776HL), but practically all A-level candidates get asked for the same results, regardless of their predictions. I have never seen anyone here asked for more than AAAA, despite some being predicted 6-8 As.

Ohh **** off my friends had offers of 40+ with 777 in highers with maths and physics included. You have nothing.

Ohh **** off my friends had offers of 40+ with 777 in highers with maths and physics included. You have nothing.

I wonder whats up with the requirements for this years entry. My brother is currently doing 4 A level subjects and his offer for Physics is 4As. (Don't think I've seen any offer like that from Imperial before!)

The highest non-Oxbridge offer I have seen was 38 IB points. Yet for Imperial they're offering me 39 IB points for Computing (G400). UCL gave me a paltry 34.

For the record, 39 IB points is like getting 5 A's in A-level (atleast I think that is the UCAS tariff). I applied with my predicted 40, which means that I actually have to work in school now :/

For the record, 39 IB points is like getting 5 A's in A-level (atleast I think that is the UCAS tariff). I applied with my predicted 40, which means that I actually have to work in school now :/

That's the point. Surely you weren't predicted that grade if you have no chance of achieving it?

My predicted grade was 42,43. Does this mean it's possible for me to achieve such grade? I mean, don't some teachers just give out generous predicted grades?

Yes it's impossible for you to achieve that grade.

Better than a rejection hey? :rollseyes:

As far as I'm concerned, they're entitled to make any offer they like. If the whole predicted grades idea is to be sound, your prediction should be what you get (providing you work). I quite like what Imperial is doing (not just with high IB offers, but high (e.g. all As in modules) offers for A-level), at least it undermines teachers who over predict students at the expense of those who can actually achieve those grades.

because teachers are stupid and give out wrong predicted grades?

The maximum point total is 45, so why should it be impossible for you to get 42? We know nothing about you or your teachers. Maybe you're good enough to get 42-43, maybe you're not. Maybe you'll get 44. Who knows? A lot of teachers do overestimate predicted grades but how are we supposed to know if yours are accurate or not?

This, entirely this.

OP: Stop complaining and do the work. You got an offer, congratulations. Now you have to meet the standard they require.

Hey, in a way it's good. Those who achieve 40+ points in their IB are generally going to be academically much stronger and better prepared for university than someone who has 3-4 As at A-levels.