I’m gutted. University related.

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I studied a NQ professional course and passed with a great mark. I’m now studying HND first year in this course and put myself forward for a Pathways (on the advice of head of my dept) which takes you straight into University at the 3rd yr. Most of my class applied and we’ve all just got emails telling us who got in and unfortunately I’ve not been accepted. I’ve 4 highers from an access course and some who’ve got nothing even from high school and have also had to resit exams throughout the year due to failing an exam (you get 2 strikes) got in. I haven’t had to resit anything at all. Why have I been declined?

Ask to see the regulations regarding entry criteria (these should also be available freely on the website). Also ask for the explicit reason for rejection in writing. If this isn’t in line with their regulations, raise an academic appeal. Good luck OP

Thank you for replying and being so helpful. I’ll email the admissions team today and query it definitely. I wasn’t sure if they would have to give a reason but I’m obviously entitled to one! Thank you all.

OP I've PM'd you.

I know I'm totally late to this, but definitely check. I work next to our university admissions desk so know the conversations. Sometimes things go wrong. I'd strongly recommend calling them and talking to someone rather than emailing them, so that you're not talking at cross-purposes, and don't end up making the same mistake if they've interpreted something slightly wrong.

It's not confrontational if you talk nicely to us - it's what we're here for. If you just explain that you're not clear on the admission requirements, because you think you know people with similar result and just want to see where the difference is so you can focus there. Finally, ask if there are any mitigating circumstances appeals available to you given your specific circumstances.