i have extremely important exams in the next few weeks and the grades I get dictate whether or not I'll get into my chosen university



My university offer is dependent on me getting grades 'AAA' in my A-Levels and I know I'm going to brick one of them and get a B. Poor me.



Disgusting though, how one exam can dictate where your life goes. Hew made this system up?



How do you deal with pressure?



Rant over, lemme go back to my books and cry and panic.

You're from the UK right? I got into King's College London with ABB despite needing AAA (I've dropped out since then tho hihi). You'll be ok!

Clearing always exists

If you're from the UK they usually accept a grade down so don't stress too much, they usually take into account AS Level & GCSE grades as well if you flunk one.

it doesnt decide where your life goes. why are you so hugn up on getting into one particular school? just get a degree, get a job, make dat money and live your life. the details of how you get there don't mattaer

Sis how often is English/Law in clearing? I'm holding an offer for english at Oxford and I know I'm not getting in because I have not let myself enough time to revise.



if i fail my exams, im suing atrl

Same here gworl
Needed a 90 on my macro final for an A but it had a lot of unnecessarily specific multiple choice and I'm feeling 80s. School ain't ****

idk my pal my buddy i'm always anxious

Sorry to hear you are going through a tough time. Try to something that you like, maybe watch a favourite tv show, or hang out with friends. This will help rest your mind a little and hopefully ease the pressure. Constantly thinking about exams can be really draining.

Both are often in clearing, especially Law because it's immensely popular and I think universities can legally take in as many people as possible nowadays! The amazing thing too with that is that there are a ton of Russell Group universities in clearing I had a friend who literally got DDE or something get into Southampton for History What's your insurance?

Believe me, everything happens for a reason. If you don't get into Oxford, it's for a good reason and if you do, then that's also for a good reason! The fact that you even have an offer from Oxford is an achievement in itself. You'll be alright bb!

This system is a mess

smoke some weed and then eat fried chicken - youll feel a lot more relaxed

thank you for the advice

ok that's reassuring lol.

And sis DDE for Southampton the russell group uni?? and my insurance is sussex but i might go for clearing if i get AAB-ABB...

and thank you sis

What uni did you apply for sis?
What A Levels d'you do

Trust me, the only thing universities (bar Imperial, Oxford and Cambridge) care about is money and so they'll do everything in their power to get you. And yeah literally, he got a D in History and managed to go to Southampton If you think you'll get AAB/ABB you're going to be in a far better position anyway and you can definitely do better than Sussex IMO.

Do you want to study Law to eventually become a solicitor/barrister? And no worries, I literally know what you're going through so don't hesitate to PM me

firm: oxford
insurance: sussex

both for english literature

Maths
History
English

what about you sis?

wow

well im thinking if i get into a lower ranked university i'll study something more practical, thus law is an option. im not too sure about becoming a lawyer, i hear all kind of horror stories of how miserable lawyers are i dont mind just working for like a publishing company or journalism but i always change my mind so idk and aww thank you again sis

Don't get too upset about it, I'm doing A Level exams this year and I just keep thinking... July - this will all be over You're clearly intelligent if you're going for high grades and the subjects you chose are smart too. You will do fine in your exams

Oh okay, only reason I'm curious is because I was considering studying Law/becoming a solicitor. Basically I had firmed QMUL and insured Exeter but I had a mid-life crisis and declined them both. I then went unto UCAS Extra and saw History @ King's and I was like yay I can do my History degree then do the GDL then become a solicitor. Fast forward March 2016 and many failed attempts at getting legal work experience, I again changed my mind, dropped out and reapplied (to Computer Science which I'll be starting at Newcastle) My point is, it's completely okay for you to feel confused, but like you said Law is a very strong and respected degree to have anyway, regardless of what you want to become.

I'll give you some advice that reaaaaally helped my friends and I: the day before results day, universities release their clearing places. Get a notepad and write down every single university and it's course that you'd be considering and as soon as you can check Track (I managed to see my acceptance BEFORE I got my results), if you haven't gotten into Oxford, call the universities up ASAP. Don't waste your time looking for courses and unis on the day!

Doing the aforementioned on a night that was impossible to sleep through was a really good coping mechanism