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UCAS applications

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mumblechum1 · 12/10/2012 09:24

When are people's DCs planning on finalising their personal statements, with a view to getting the UCAS applns sent off?

DS's school have done the grade predictions but as far as I know haven't done the reference bit yet.

DS has done the first draft of his PS, has feedback from his tutor and is aiming to polish it up this weekend.

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JellicleCat · 06/12/2012 19:30

No offers here yet. One uni has said they will not send out any offers until after the closing date for applications, but I would have expected something by now.

Someone come and reassure me please. All the applications are to Scottish unis. Is that likely to make any difference? All have acknowledged so at least the applications have got there.

Milliways · 06/12/2012 19:45

Have a look at The Student Room forum where each Uni will have a thread re offers,and you can see if everyone else is waiting for the subject you ave applied for.

Bossybritches22 · 06/12/2012 19:57

Jelliclecat DD1 is waiting for St Andrews to get back to her & she has heard they often don't till January.

Mini-MABS great to get 5 offers!

Sorry Yellowtip just seen our post- yes she stayed overnight & yes thankfully stuck to all things ancient not a peep of politics or the royal baby Xmas Wink I just panicked when someone said they should be up on current affairs gulp

So difficult when you have no clue about Uni protocol or procedure having not been through it personally!

MABS · 07/12/2012 07:36

thanks Bossy :) dd said her mate has applied to all Scottish Unis and silence asyet.

(But just to put things in perpective, in the scheme of things it realy doesn't matter. Last week dd's good mate killed himself aged just 18, (straight a student just taking gap year) we were at his funeral yesterdya. I know it sounds odd but i have said to dd, i don't care what you do, just be happy :( We are devastated to lose him, his family are in bits and it's just so heartbreaking. Sorry, that prob made no sense but i think you get where i coming from?

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mumblechum1 · 07/12/2012 08:40

Sad Oh God, how awful Mabs. And you are right, DH always tells ds that letters on a bit of paper can't make you happy or unhappy, other stuff is far more important than grades.

V sorry for your dd and her friend's family.

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MABS · 07/12/2012 09:54

thanks Mumble, didn't mean to derail the thread, just a bit of perspective

minsmum · 07/12/2012 14:16

Yellowtip yes I suppose I am a worrier. However looking at Mabs post I should relax as its unimportant in the great scheme of things.

Mabs very sorry to hear that sad news, a friends DS did the same a few years ago devasting for everyone who knows them and can't even imagine how the family feels

Yellowtip · 07/12/2012 17:29

MABS it's very important to keep perspective, always. You're right, it is all that matters, ultimately.

So sorry to hear about the young boy and so very sorry for his family. I'm another one who just can't imagine the grief.

JellicleCat · 07/12/2012 19:16

Mabs, you are so right and I am so sorry to hear about this boy. Certainly made me stop and think.

However, I came on the thread to say that dd has her first offer, an unconditional from Strathclyde. Great, although it is her 4th choice.

Reading Mabs post it does seem a lot less important though.

MABS · 07/12/2012 20:08

Really did not want to make any of the offers less important I assure you! Please forgive me girls. Bloody well done to them all Grin

NewFerry · 07/12/2012 21:43

Mabs, sorry to read your earlier post. Jgbmum x

MABS · 08/12/2012 10:26

thanks gals

TessGoesDirectToBethlehem · 08/12/2012 13:34

MABS - don't apologise. You have not said anything that takes the shine off any offers that have been received.

Keeping things in perspective IS important during this stressful time and for every happy student there will be a disappointed one.

JellicleCat · 08/12/2012 16:55

No need to forgive you Mabs. You did make me thnk about what is really important, which is good. And my dd's offer is still shiny. Smile

MABS · 08/12/2012 18:14

oh yes it is Jellicle :) shiny bright! - they all are.

Bossybritches22 · 08/12/2012 22:37

MABS -does help keep things in perspective -I'm sorry to hear about that youngster. Sad

DD1 is well aware that if she does get into Cambridge she is very lucky , if she doesn't then it is only because there are many others applying for the same place.

They are very lucky to have this shiny bright opportunity, all of our chicks, but being happy with yourself and your lot in life is what we want for them. xx

MABS · 09/12/2012 11:51

dd is not shiny bright today!! very bad hangover...

NewFerry · 09/12/2012 12:59

DS is less than happy, he's just realised he will need to be up at 6am to get the 7 am train to Cardiff tomorrow for his interview

I've just realised this means I have to be up too, to give him a lift to the station Xmas Sad

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mumblechum1 · 09/12/2012 13:47

NewFerry, send him in a cab and get an extra couple of hours sleep!

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Bossybritches22 · 09/12/2012 14:01

MABS -I hope you are crashing around clearing out cupboards & hoovering

Master NewFerry -welcome to the world of work !

NewFerry · 09/12/2012 17:21

@ mumblechum and bossybritches - good idea Xmas Grin

MABS · 10/12/2012 07:12

oh yes, i was very noisy :)

minsmum · 11/12/2012 20:05

I was wrong DD has had an offer from Exeter. Whew I can relax as I just didn't want her to get no offers

JellicleCat · 11/12/2012 20:31

Shiny, shiny time. DD has second offer.... and its her first choice...........
and it's an unconditional! Grin.
Oh the benefits of being in Scotland where offers are based on Highers not 6th year exams. Those of you who have to wait for results in the summer have my sincere sympathy.
I am so proud I could burst. My baby is going to uni!

minsmum · 11/12/2012 20:46

That is wonderful news Jelliclecat. Congratulations to your DD. Brilliant news