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Going To University At 17?

A.R.E

I have been told that I would not enjoy the experuence if I went at a young age.

Would it be hard for me to find an offer due to the age?

I don't thibk I would be too immature to go to university?

All replys are appreciated,
Thank You.

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Reply 1

Rian1988

It's quite common in Scotland so you would be ok, would you be 17 for long?

Reply 2

A.R.E

I would start university a month after 17th birthday.

Reply 3

iimaginary

I know a couple of people who are 17 and at University, they don't struggle particularly with most aspects, however, it is a bit of a problem regarding wanting to go out to clubs and bars and that's a big part of the student experience. If you think you can cope without that, bearing in mind quite a lot of your peers will be doing so, then I don't think it will be an issue. Good luck to you!

Reply 4

yosrush

A.R.E

I would start university a month after 17th birthday.

I'm in the same situation; don't worry about it. Unless you get your mother to drive you to uni everyday, no one will notice. What course are you applying to?

Universities cannot base an offer based on your age.

Reply 5

New...Romantic

Which uni? It might be easier at a Scottish uni because that's quite common, I know people that were 16. But at English unis it seems to be more 18/19 year olds in first year.

Reply 6

username156343

I was 17 until the January at uni, I didn't have a problem (OK it was a bit hard to get into clubs and stuff). It's normal in Scotland

Reply 7

Grapevine

I don't agree with rushing people through the education system. Going to university isn't just about getting a degree, and you won't be able to make the most of it if you're not 18.

Reply 8

Iris x

you must be a genius!! well done! go with your heart

Reply 9

Ramos_Spurs

My bro went at 17 and didnt have a prob

Reply 10

No Future

Lots of people in my year were 17 when they started and are doing fine

Reply 11

Ronar

I'll be 16 for a few weeks till my 17th :P

In my opinion it just depends if you reckon you are mature enough, I know if there was an emergency I could deal with it and I can look after myself lol

Reply 12

spacepirate-James

A.R.E

I would start university a month after 17th birthday.

Why hello again! :woo:

And by coincidence im in the exact same situation as you, im young for my year so im in the same boat; 17 starting uni (and also a month afterward too :eek:

)

But im planning to take a gap year... :yes:

I was just worried bout clubs etc... :woo:

Reply 13

Moonshine88

I was 17 for most of 1st year... wasn't a problem for me at all.

Reply 14

A.R.E

spacepirate-James

Why hello again! :woo:

And by coincidence im in the exact same situation as you, im young for my year so im in the same boat; 17 starting uni (and also a month afterward too :eek:

)

But im planning to take a gap year... :yes:

I was just worried bout clubs etc... :woo:

It's slightly frustrating, because being younger than the rest of the year might make it hard to make friends...

but my brother went at 17, or even 16? I think it was 16.

he had no problem at all.

I am hoping to apply for Law.

Reply 15

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spacepirate-James

Why hello again! :woo:

And by coincidence im in the exact same situation as you, im young for my year so im in the same boat; 17 starting uni (and also a month afterward too :eek:

)

But im planning to take a gap year... :yes:

I was just worried bout clubs etc... :woo:

You go to George Herriots?

Cool man, I go to Clifton hall.

Damn, your grades give the impression that your a genius, 9 subjects, most int 2?

Reply 16

spacepirate-James

A.R.E

You go to George Herriots?

Cool man, I go to Clifton hall.

Damn, your grades give the impression that your a genius, 9 subjects, most int 2?

meh..."genius" is overrated... :yes:

Reply 17

truthandtragedy

A few of my friends will be 17 and off to uni. They're fine with it and so are the universities which accepted them.
If you feel ready, go for it.

Reply 18

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spacepirate-James

meh..."genius" is overrated... :yes:

Lol, would you happen to know if Advanced Higher is essential for Law?

Say I got like 5 A's or 4 A's and a B at higher, would lack of AH really stand in my way?