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Finishing Year 13 / Exam Results support thread (number 6!)

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Littleham · 17/06/2015 18:00

Thread continued for results day! Fingers crossed everyone.

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Fairenuff · 16/08/2015 19:26

Yes mumslife she was told at the time that if she exceeded her offer she would automatically get a scholarship so she has already secured that.

Horsemad dd is going self catering too. She says she's going to live off cornflakes Hmm

Knowing her, she will attach herself to someone who can cook and will scrounge persuade them to make a bit extra for her. That's what she usually does at home anyway. Actually, she can cook, she's just a mooch. Hopefully independant living will change that a bit Grin

JWIM · 16/08/2015 18:00

I, too, have enjoyed the camaraderie of this thread. Best of luck to all DC off to university in the next few weeks. I'm sure the uni thread will be just as helpful.

DD has a gap year now and her 2016 offer has been confirmed so it will be next year's uni thread to me.

stonecircle · 16/08/2015 17:55

I suspect the cash offer is from universities that need to market themselves a bit more to fill up their places. DS had an unconditional from Sussex, plus an offer of £3k if he got his predicted AAA (he got AAB so presumably wouldn't have got the cash anyway if he'd gone there). I notice that his course at Sussex is in clearing at the moment. I don't think Exeter needs to encourage applicants - one of his friends has missed a place there having got AAB instead of AAA or AAB.

cathcustard · 16/08/2015 16:07

I have the same question basildon. DS's offer was AAA & he got an extra * so I rather doubt it.

When i asked him he said it was an incentive for students not to go into adjustment.

basildonbond · 16/08/2015 15:57

Ooh does anyone know if Exeter offers cash for exceeding their offer? Ds smashed his offer by 5 IB points (and was 3 points above his predicted score) - not sure who was more surprised, him or us Grin

Horsemad · 16/08/2015 14:49

Fairenuff, as he is going to what would have been his firm Uni, I think his accommodation choices stay the same as when he first chose them (I will def check this!)

He's chosen all uncatered, (had 5 choices) so will need to learn how to cook a few dishes before he goes! Smile

muffinmonster · 16/08/2015 14:18

Congratulations to everyone, and sympathies to those who've had to wait for confirmation of offers/clearing etc.

I'm off over to the 'getting ready for uni' thread now. Time to start compiling checklists!

mumslife · 16/08/2015 12:35

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Fairenuff · 16/08/2015 11:37

Dd was predicted AAB and got AAA so she exceeded hers mumslife. She could have gone to adjustment but is happy with her first choice uni anyway so didn't. Accommodation is booked! It's all very real now isn't it.

Horsemad has your ds applied for accommodation yet?

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Horsemad · 16/08/2015 06:47

Mumslife, was there a reason the teacher was absent a lot? I do think it's unfair for the kids to be left to their own devices durin A levels, although it shows your DD is very motivated and she'll do well at Uni where they have to do a lot of self study Smile

mumslife · 16/08/2015 06:44

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Horsemad · 16/08/2015 06:42

Amazing, your DD's marks are impressive! Bet she's pleased?

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AmazingDisgrace · 16/08/2015 01:26

Anyone else looked at the raw and ums scores? DD was 1 mark off the A in Philosophy and 2 in Geography Solid B in History after the resit on one paper went from a low C to an A. Given that she was ill with a horrid lung inflammation throughout, I'm bloody proud of her!

poisonedbypen · 15/08/2015 22:25

Tonguebiter - yes. Does your DC have accommodation?

Horsemad · 15/08/2015 18:28

Thank you seimum and bruffin. Smile

I've been browsing the internet for some Chemistry themed gifts for him, I like the idea of a hamper, might do that for Uni Smile

bruffin · 15/08/2015 17:55

You can get a t shirt as well, be careful there are a lot with the americanism of math instead of maths.

horsemad hope it works out for your ds

seimum · 15/08/2015 17:29

Bruffin - love the mug. Maybe will get it for DS when he arrives at uni.

Horsemad - glad that your DS has decided. Hope it works out well for him

Horsemad · 15/08/2015 15:11

Thanks everyone, I am very relieved now! Smile

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NiceCardigan · 15/08/2015 14:08

It must be a relief that he's chosen Horsemad and you can get on with getting organised.

DS is keen he has the preliminary reading list now and has already dragged me round Waterstones.

Fairenuff · 15/08/2015 13:59

Oh Horsemad I'm so glad he's managed to come to a decision, he will have a fab time and he's obviously a natural at chemistry so will probably find a great fun/work balance! Smile

bruffin I was inspired by that mug and have now bought a little selection of novelty gifts relating to dd's subjects as a 'well done' hamper. It will take a few days to arrive/put together but will be a nice surprise for her.

Horsemad · 15/08/2015 13:42

Thanks MyPelvicFloor & gonegrey56 Smile He's been busy checking out various clubs and societies and has registered for a Tesco Club card!!! Confused

TongueBiter · 15/08/2015 13:38

Anyone else's DC going to UWE?

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