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What if.....

Results are almost here again . But what if ...

• I get the grades !! - Whooppee, celebrate !!  or.......
• I just miss out on the Grades for my Art Uni choice ? 

Firstly, check your UCAS account & its status. Many Unis won't update their offers until the friday (which is an awful wait I know...but breathe..) . If the offer has been withdrawn as you didn't meet the grade, ring the admissions team to check & talk to them. They may offer you a place on a parallel course, or they may ask you back for a further interview. 

IF you really can't get to your first choice, check your insurance choice. It could turn out to be the best thing..after all you liked the course enough to choose it as the insurance.  

Check clearing (check even before the results are out as lists are published already). Be open minded and ring the Unis to speak to them about the course content. Email your course tutors for advice. 

Please remember that there are no Art "re-marks" for A'level . 

• What if......I get the grades but change my mind ...? 

Ask why you've changed your mind ...

Are you just nervous (that's normal ). Breathe and talk to your parents / friends / other people who have been through the same journey. 

Have you been working and earning money over summer & you feel this is the way to go ? If you are serious about this, maybe you can "defer" your course for a year to give you breathing space ? Ring the Uni & ask their advice.

• What if I didn't apply to Uni & I really now want to go ? 

Firstly, move fast ! Check the Uni course & decide which ones will be suitable . Ring them & find out what their admissions policy is . You will need to go through clearing but you could always apply as a late admission to a Foundation course and then go to Uni next year. 

Prep a portfolio (if its an Art course) & check your Personal Statement. Ask the Uni if you can come & show them your work...be cheeky !

Don't panic !!!!

We're almost there ! Only 2 days until Results day - remember that you will need your college account password to log in to get your results. If you are heading into college for results, please take your student Id with you.

If you have a Uni query - please be aware that clearing doesn't usually get started until Friday 19th & most Unis are reviewing results themselves on 18th - so don't expect to be able to get a definitive answer about your Uni place. If you have any queries for an Art qualification ,please contact your subject teacher or Helen on hps@asfc.ac.uk. Staff will get back to you asap.

Good Luck - & don't panic !

PROUD POST ALERT !

It must be something in the air as the University offers keep rolling in for our A2 Graphics students ! So far all students who have had interviews have gained offers with Congratulations going to Tom & Lewis both being given unconditional offers for 3D design at MMU & Animation at Salford Uni. 

York St John & Huddersfield Uni have offered places on their Graphic Design degree whilst Games Design offers have been given from Salford, Future Works & Sheffield Hallam . 

Many more students are in the process of prepping portfolios for interviews with a staggering 22 interviews in the calendar over the next few week ! 

Many of the students will continue their journey here before moving to Uni & have applied to the Art foundation course at Ashton Sixth Form College .

The AS Art students will get lots of advice in the summer term when we visit the degree shows but it's never too early to think about University choices so please speak to staff if you need advice.

Congratulations to all those who have gained offers so far & good luck to those awaiting interviews.