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riverpebbles · 2022-02-28T21:13:04+00:00

Not sure if there is already a thread on this? My son is hoping to apply to Cambridge for Computer Science for October 2023 start.

bettbburg · 13/10/2022 17:22

I have experience of Bristol Uni if anybody has questions.

bettbburg · 13/10/2022 17:22

Juja · 13/10/2022 17:00

@perseverence I totally sympathise about you finding the process nerve wracking - you are by no means alone feeling this way 🤗

I've been through the process for O twice in the last 3 years - once for Geography, once for Modern Languages. Both applied for and received deferred offers. So if anyone has any queries on these subjects please ask / DM.

Re Pooling - I agree with PP that Oxofrd's system is fairer as you are actually interviewed again. With Geography unlike most subjects they don't tend to do second interviews. DC2 (ML) had a two interviews with one college the first week and a second interview a week later with two colleges attending that interview and was offered a place by one of the second colleges. Exactly the same happened to their friend applying for the same subject.

It was a well managed process though interestingly all the colleges had different styles with the online interviews - some you are straight in to the tutors and no warm up while with another college there was a welcome room with friendly undergrads checking you were okay, had your background blurred etc.

Having had one DC have face to face and one have online interviews I'd say the online interview process is fairer and has less bias. Heading to O or C by yourself and having to socialise with a whole load of other nervous people is quite stressful especially if you are not used to such ivory tower settings.

DC2s college had an offer holders day very shortly afterwards so they could see the college.

Re other choices . For info for ML 2021 application for 2023 place (DC2): Bristol offered in October, Durham in Feb, Newcastle in March/April , Edinburgh she gave up waiting for in mid May . Context Northern Comprehensive till GCSEs then State Grammar for 6th form - not a contextual candidate

My DS is applying for Oxford geography

MajorityofThree · 13/10/2022 17:33

@sparkles18 I think he liked St Peter's

perseverence · 13/10/2022 17:38

Juja · 13/10/2022 17:00

@perseverence I totally sympathise about you finding the process nerve wracking - you are by no means alone feeling this way 🤗

I've been through the process for O twice in the last 3 years - once for Geography, once for Modern Languages. Both applied for and received deferred offers. So if anyone has any queries on these subjects please ask / DM.

Re Pooling - I agree with PP that Oxofrd's system is fairer as you are actually interviewed again. With Geography unlike most subjects they don't tend to do second interviews. DC2 (ML) had a two interviews with one college the first week and a second interview a week later with two colleges attending that interview and was offered a place by one of the second colleges. Exactly the same happened to their friend applying for the same subject.

It was a well managed process though interestingly all the colleges had different styles with the online interviews - some you are straight in to the tutors and no warm up while with another college there was a welcome room with friendly undergrads checking you were okay, had your background blurred etc.

Having had one DC have face to face and one have online interviews I'd say the online interview process is fairer and has less bias. Heading to O or C by yourself and having to socialise with a whole load of other nervous people is quite stressful especially if you are not used to such ivory tower settings.

DC2s college had an offer holders day very shortly afterwards so they could see the college.

Re other choices . For info for ML 2021 application for 2023 place (DC2): Bristol offered in October, Durham in Feb, Newcastle in March/April , Edinburgh she gave up waiting for in mid May . Context Northern Comprehensive till GCSEs then State Grammar for 6th form - not a contextual candidate

Thank you so much, I'm feeling exhausted with it all today and it is not even me that is going! Need to factor it in and do appropriate self care.

perseverence · 13/10/2022 17:41

Classroom assessed grades? CAG?

I've heard of teacher asessed grades, but is this what CAG stands for?

Aurea · 13/10/2022 17:42

Centre assessed grades, I think.

bettbburg · 13/10/2022 17:51

DS submitted his application yesterday and has had an offer today from Liverpool of BBB instead of ABB.

GoldieRetrieversRule1 · 13/10/2022 18:25

goodbyestranger · 13/10/2022 14:37

GoldieRetrieversRule1 you are quite wrong to say that grammars have a different spend per pupil than other state schools. On the whole they have less to spend than non selectives, let alone being a million miles away from independents.

I did NOT say grammar schools have different spending per pupil then other state schools. I said grammar schools have different spending per student then independent schools.

GoldieRetrieversRule1 · 13/10/2022 18:29

goodbyestranger · 13/10/2022 14:43

Oh dear I now see I totally misread your post Goldie (on a train and I glanced at it then it disappeared). Apologies!

It's quite all right :)

perseverence · 13/10/2022 18:44

Aurea · 13/10/2022 17:42

Centre assessed grades, I think.

Thanks😀

perseverence · 13/10/2022 18:45

bettbburg · 13/10/2022 17:51

DS submitted his application yesterday and has had an offer today from Liverpool of BBB instead of ABB.

congrats

goodbyestranger · 13/10/2022 19:04

Yes I did retract Goldie.

goodbyestranger · 13/10/2022 19:05

Yes CAGs = Centre Assessed Grades.

MajorityofThree · 13/10/2022 19:08

bettbburg · 13/10/2022 17:51

DS submitted his application yesterday and has had an offer today from Liverpool of BBB instead of ABB.

Great offer and really quick.

OnePlusOneEquals · 13/10/2022 19:18

Application submitted end of school day for DS - so glad it’s winging it’s way now. I hope he gets at least one offer on the table soon!

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DeliberatelyObtuse · 13/10/2022 19:44

DS submitted last week (he's applying to Oxford) and he got an offer today from QM UofL. I'm really chuffed he got an offer - it's a great confidence boost

bettbburg · 13/10/2022 19:49

He's had an offer through from Manchester too, just now, so it looks like a few unis are moving quickly.

bettbburg · 13/10/2022 19:50

OnePlusOneEquals · 13/10/2022 19:18

Application submitted end of school day for DS - so glad it’s winging it’s way now. I hope he gets at least one offer on the table soon!

Fingers crossed. But some unis have said they are waiting until they have all applications,,Bristol and somewhere else so don't be disappointed if it's a wait. Last time round we got some offers in October and others in April.

bettbburg · 13/10/2022 19:50

DeliberatelyObtuse · 13/10/2022 19:44

DS submitted last week (he's applying to Oxford) and he got an offer today from QM UofL. I'm really chuffed he got an offer - it's a great confidence boost

Fantastic news 🙂

OnePlusOneEquals · 13/10/2022 19:54

@bettbburg just one would be nice this side of Christmas! I reckon that’s doable with York and Lancaster - Warwick and Durham, however - no chance! I like that Oxford have the whole thing done and dusted by the beginning of January, so either way it’s sorted.

juicy0 · 13/10/2022 19:57

DS is really pleased to have received his first offer today from Exeter.

bettbburg · 13/10/2022 20:08

juicy0 · 13/10/2022 19:57

DS is really pleased to have received his first offer today from Exeter.

Brilliant, that's great 🙂

buckleten · 13/10/2022 20:43

Myy dd was really happy to receive an offer from Bristol today!

Purpleheadgirl · 13/10/2022 21:06

DS got his in yesterday. State school and actually have been really good and supportive. LNAT done last week and he didn't thinknit went terribly so all good so far!
Applied for Law at Cambridge, LSE, King's College, York and Sheffield. Would definitely like Cambridge but would be genuinely happy with any as likes all the courses etc so hoping it comes good