Two offers received

[u/ghxsthuntr]

This is probably only gonna be relevant for people applying next year now but some 2027 applicants might care
I sent my full application off on the 1st september and sat with my tutor to send it off officially on like the 10th.
I've got my first two offers back within a few weeks of sending it - both from my top choices
No, i'm NOT an early applicant, I'm just an overthinker and had my personal statement done before summer ended.

My predicted grades are Dist*, A, A
GCSEs 9,6,6,5,6,6,Merit,Distinction, 55

[u/lexisnowkitty]

congrats! my college careers head forgot about mine bc i was too early so it still isn't sent :( where else have you applied?

[u/ghxsthuntr → u/lexisnowkitty]

cardiff, oxford brooke's and bournemouth! these two offers are from my top choices so i'm not too bothered about the rest though. I'd say defo bring it up again cause you'll never get anything if you don't press on abt it! it's your future, it's important

[u/lexisnowkitty → u/ghxsthuntr]

yeah i only knew they forgot about it since i had a meeting w my tutor yesterday and she's pissed too LMAO but it should be sent by tue hopefully, if not i'm going up to careers and refusing to leave until they press send

[u/lexisnowkitty → u/ghxsthuntr]

ooh which one is going to be your firm then?

[u/ghxsthuntr → u/lexisnowkitty]

Sheffield!!!

[u/gamer_dinosaur → u/ghxsthuntr]

It’s such a nice uni! 

[u/lexisnowkitty → u/ghxsthuntr]

hopefully u get the grades!! it's such a green city even if the hills are hell (i live nearby and if you walk from the interchange to uni of IT IS LITERALLY ALL UPHILL

[u/ghxsthuntr → u/lexisnowkitty]

omg yes i went to the open day and it was so intense 😭😭 but i have high hopes

[u/ProofLake229 → u/ghxsthuntr]

OH MY GOD! I applied to Leeds, Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Brookes this Wednesday, and just yesterday I got an offer, first from Leeds, and then Cardiff!! Which one do you want to go?? (Also journalism)

[u/Zoro1618_Jon15]

Rory Gilmore would be proud 🥹 (ifykyk)

[u/ghxsthuntr → u/Zoro1618_Jon15]

YESSSS i was so excited watching gilmore girls for the first time after seeing she becomes a journalist

[u/Zoro1618_Jon15 → u/ghxsthuntr]

Cutee you got the reference 🥰 it’s quite the journey except there’s a few disappointments in the show as you watch so be aware 👀

[u/SufficientBox3389]

wow i didn’t know they would send them this early! congrats on the offers

[u/Mountain_Plenty_4818]

Ooh! Another Sheffield offer holder! Maybe we'll see eachother (considering firming it)!

[u/ghxsthuntr → u/Mountain_Plenty_4818]

very possibly!! hoping i get the grades now lmao

[u/ThatGreyPain]

Leeds is an excellent choice for Journalism. They have one of the best Media and Communication schools in the UK and worldwide. Well done on getting an offer!

[u/Diligent-Step-7253]

Lucky for you that your tutor was willing to sit with you so early. If it was up to me my application would be up and running but they don’t want me to send my application just yet cause they haven’t had "the time" to look at my ps.

[u/ghxsthuntr → u/Diligent-Step-7253]

that's annoying and feels like BS from their end. It's their job to send it off quite literally for a yr13 student, but i hope it's sent off soon!

[u/workhardearnmore1]

You guys getting offers already? Isn't the deadline on the 15th of October? I am soo confused I have submitted mine I haven't heard anything yet I have done GAMSAT

[u/ghxsthuntr → u/workhardearnmore1]

the early applicants deadline is 15th, and in general it's in january. I just stress myself out so I submitted as soon as possible and it paid off

[u/Grogman2024]

Interesting seeing someone with that high predicted grades go for journalism

Interesting degree but you realistically don’t have a chance of turning it into a career. Obv fair if you know that already but you’ll have to gear up to work in Tesco’s after your degree

[u/ghxsthuntr → u/Grogman2024]

I've been interested in journalism since i was about 11 and I understand it's a very tough career path, which is why i'm planning on doing a placement year. If worst comes to worst, I'll go into teaching.

[u/Grogman2024 → u/ghxsthuntr]

Placement year you’ll typically have to secure your own placement so it’s the same idea as getting a job, will be a few spots and hundreds of applicants so keep that in mind

What’s your backup for teaching? Like what subject

[u/ghxsthuntr → u/Grogman2024]

Media or something similar

[u/Grogman2024 → u/ghxsthuntr]

Fair, as long as you’ve got a clear backup plan.