Updates...
Ok, so results day was odd. And exhausting. I got ABB (5 marks off an A* in English, and 3 marks off an A in drama). But because my A wasn't in history (10 marks off), I didn't get into my firm (Leeds). I am, however on the waiting list for just philosophy (as opposed to phil with history), so there's a bit of hope there.
For some reason (IDIOT!!!!) I didn't phone Birmingham (my second choice) on results day. I think this may have been because their offer was AAB, and I didn't know I was close to that. So yesterday I phoned them and the lady I spoke to said that if I get a remark and boost my drama up to an A then I get in (this is VERY rare). So some hope there too.
But I went into Clearing (aaah!). And got accepted by Hull, which has very good results for my course (Philosophy with Creative Writing as a minor). Calling them was strange - I spoke to a girl who not only went to MY SCHOOL, but also was the daughter of my sister's teacher! Of all the people I could have spoken to! The odds must have been astronomical. So we had a nice chat, and later I was phoned by the head of admissions. He told me they were actually full by the time I phoned, but made an exception for me cos of my good grades (um, so all the others got terrible grades? Great....). But I think the girl I talked to had an influence on me getting in!
So yeah, things are hopeful. Will nag Birmingham on monday, make sure what they told me is official, and ask if I can get in even if the grades don't go up that much. With Leeds I'm going to have to wait weeks to find out, which is agonising. And I'm visiting Hull tomorrow to look at the campus (the people I've spoken to that went there adore it, so that's promising).
I could wait a year and get into a better uni than Hull, but I honestly cannot stand another year at home. I love my family, but they literally drive me crazy (and I don't use the word "literal" unless I really AM speaking literally).
Last night I got to relax at the glorious Sheraton hotel. I went with work, and we were treated like royalty - free booze, free gourmet 3 course meal, and a chance to spend the night in the Presidential Suite! I didn't win, but it didn't matter - we partied there until 1am (had the most EPIC pillow fight ever), then went to our own rooms. Before we left we all played "I have never". I said "I have never kissed a girl", then drank (which means I did). And my boss said "I'm seeing a whole new side to you and I love it! I love that lesbian shit!" and high fived me. Made my life :D
So that's about it. I have lots of arts but want to save for a big post. Hope everyone else studenty in England did well!
~Lili
For some reason (IDIOT!!!!) I didn't phone Birmingham (my second choice) on results day. I think this may have been because their offer was AAB, and I didn't know I was close to that. So yesterday I phoned them and the lady I spoke to said that if I get a remark and boost my drama up to an A then I get in (this is VERY rare). So some hope there too.
But I went into Clearing (aaah!). And got accepted by Hull, which has very good results for my course (Philosophy with Creative Writing as a minor). Calling them was strange - I spoke to a girl who not only went to MY SCHOOL, but also was the daughter of my sister's teacher! Of all the people I could have spoken to! The odds must have been astronomical. So we had a nice chat, and later I was phoned by the head of admissions. He told me they were actually full by the time I phoned, but made an exception for me cos of my good grades (um, so all the others got terrible grades? Great....). But I think the girl I talked to had an influence on me getting in!
So yeah, things are hopeful. Will nag Birmingham on monday, make sure what they told me is official, and ask if I can get in even if the grades don't go up that much. With Leeds I'm going to have to wait weeks to find out, which is agonising. And I'm visiting Hull tomorrow to look at the campus (the people I've spoken to that went there adore it, so that's promising).
I could wait a year and get into a better uni than Hull, but I honestly cannot stand another year at home. I love my family, but they literally drive me crazy (and I don't use the word "literal" unless I really AM speaking literally).
Last night I got to relax at the glorious Sheraton hotel. I went with work, and we were treated like royalty - free booze, free gourmet 3 course meal, and a chance to spend the night in the Presidential Suite! I didn't win, but it didn't matter - we partied there until 1am (had the most EPIC pillow fight ever), then went to our own rooms. Before we left we all played "I have never". I said "I have never kissed a girl", then drank (which means I did). And my boss said "I'm seeing a whole new side to you and I love it! I love that lesbian shit!" and high fived me. Made my life :D
So that's about it. I have lots of arts but want to save for a big post. Hope everyone else studenty in England did well!
~Lili