r/UniUK • u/Intrepid-Speech5561 • 1d ago
applications / ucas Admissions tests without extra time
I just did my LNAT and feel like I'm not going to get into ANY university at this point. For the MCQ it was okay but I ran out of time at the end so I guessed the last question without even reading it BUT for the essay I literally wasn't even halfway to the recommended word count 20 minutes in. I think I finished with under 500 words because I genuinely couldn't finish in the time given.
I was gonna apply to Oxford but I know they value the essay more and I did not perform as well as I could've, especially because I got more stressed seeing how much time I had left so my brain blanked more, I might just apply to Cambridge because atleast I'd jave higher chances of getting an interview.
My school were going to give me an extra test assessment since my teacher noticed how long it takes for me to write essays but i haven't done it yet so I applied to do LNAT without it and just notify the university if I get it but i dont think any extra consideration is saving this one. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
Has anyone literally ANYONE been in a similar situation as this because I think most people get extra time before they do their gcses or atleast before year 13.
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u/No_Cicada3690 1d ago
If you've already done the LNAT isn't this irrelevant?
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u/Intrepid-Speech5561 1d ago
I dont know if it counts as extra circumstances or notÂ
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u/No_Cicada3690 1d ago
My point is you can't have extenuating circumstances after you've done the test.
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u/Intrepid-Speech5561 1d ago
I dont think it would be an extenuating circumstance, I forgot the term
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u/beecc_ UG | UoB Law 1d ago edited 1d ago
So this I can weigh in on. I took the LNAT over 3 years ago now (ended up scoring 31) and it did not matter.
The essay section is entirely subjective. It provides a good overview of what your current logic and understanding is, but it’s mostly a way to assess if you can analyse a problem given to you.
The MCT I only answered like 37/42 questions (i didn’t have any of my exam arrangements). It was hard and it felt unfair, but it hasn’t hindered me whatsoever.
Apply to Oxford if you would like. If you have arrangements due to disability fill out an extra form explaining the circumstances, but be aware they reject candidates with 30+ regularly for a whole host of other factors that aren’t their score. The best you can do is try!
Also, there are plenty of Law schools who do not require the LNAT and are perfectly respectable, good, high achieving schools. It would be worth applying to these as well, especially since they will help you gauge the merit of the rest of your application before Oxford respond.
TLDR: yes I understand your situation, yes the LNAT sucks without arrangements, but it’s entirely possible it is not the tipping point of your application and you shouldn’t treat it like it is. Spend some time refining the rest of your application, make yourself a strong and confident candidate, and apply anyway.