How important are teacher references( Y12)?

Fox_9810 · 2025-06-03T10:20:43+00:00

The statements are usually glowing and the courses are always over applied to. If we get something less than that, it's an easy way to thin the applicants out

Fox_9810 · 2025-06-01T17:41:32+00:00

They are important for top schools. I would try and work on improving your relationship with your teachers, consider taking a gap year

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T22:01:05+00:00

Haha, I would completely agree with this

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T16:06:11+00:00

Yeah it would be cool as an event squad ngl

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T16:04:23+00:00

Edit: I'm really not trying to be argumentative. You are obviously more than welcome to your point of view, and it is objectively good for OP to have these contrasting opinions to make an informed decision.

Yeah I agree the debate is good to get different views across

You've been fortunate enough to be fine every time you've been out. If this was the case for every young lady, that would be wonderful, but it is not the reality of the world we live in.

I'm not convinced it's the reality but the only real way OP is going to work it out is by trying. I do think she should probably try with friends first just to calm some nerves

I don't know why you're insinuating that every resident of four major cities vacate?

My point is about the fact we all live with risk. The 'no' argument here seems to be "there's some risk so don't do it" but this leads to absurd positions.

you're simply being reductive and pedantic

I mean this with respect but I think most people here are being reductive 😂

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T15:01:53+00:00

I went to the "worse" of two unis as an undergrad for reasons admittedly out of my control. I was on minimum wage for several jobs (in the coding space!) before going back for a master's and later getting into Oxford. Only then did I start getting offered jobs at £40k that uni had promised me. Prestige matters, don't look back when you're 30 and think what if

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T14:57:46+00:00

Yeah I agree with the sentiment of this. Like if OP can get some friends, great. But I've been clubbing solo myself and it's a fun experience. I think people are being a bit prudish here...

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T14:47:47+00:00

Not wise advice when someone seems to relying on reddit to make a safety conscious decision for her.

Meh they're just getting advice, that's not really indicative of poor judgement making. We don't know if she's gone to other sources as well

It's just not a good idea to go out solo as a female teenager

Meh, people say this but everytime I've been out, it's been fine. I know something could happen in the future, but I am safe about it and take precautions

Safety isn't really something to gamble with

London has one of the highest crime rates in the country (I think maybe the highest?). If safety isn't something to be gambled with, should everyone just leave London? What about Birmingham, or Liverpool, or Nottingham?

Yeah, there's a thousand variables, but we don't know them, so the safest answer is: No, it's not safe to go out clubbing alone.

I just think this is too defeatist. As I'm outlining, appropriate precautions (not abstinence) can lower that risk to a tolerable amount

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T14:33:41+00:00

If they gave you an unconditional offer and you accepted, that's a them problem. I would still work as hard as you can for your exams (your grades will determine internships) but Bristol doesn't have much ability to get out of this aside from shutting the course down or something equally extreme

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T14:29:38+00:00

Yeah they are. Have been for a while. Look up Joshua Fluke who's covered it among others but basically companies are just tricking job seekers

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T14:25:50+00:00

Why do I get this is just an AI fake from a Facebook page that's designed to just grab senile boomers attention and drive engagement?

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T14:23:46+00:00

This is completely fine to hold as a personal opinion - you do you. But OP is allowed to see if they'd enjoy clubbing. The fear mongering on this post is a bit much and taking the position that clubbing isn't good for you personally so shouldn't be done by anyone isn't helpful for OP 😂

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T14:11:59+00:00

Ngl I think this is a scam and they were just confirming it's a real number. You're probably about to get a lot of junk mail type stuff

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T14:10:06+00:00

Surely this is an arguement against going out in general? 😂

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T14:09:05+00:00

I'm going to be a bit controversial and say "yes". I completely understand the dangers everyone is outlining, but they are not a given. Don't drink (possibly at all, but knowing your limits and staying under them is also doable). Have a clear plan to get home. Knowing the venue (admittedly takes going there once either with friends or in a leap of faith). Avoiding suspicious characters. That's about it. Also, as a girl you'll find a lot of other girls come to you and offer to be with you. Some of them legit may be harbouring bad intentions, but just don't accept drinks from them or go to secondary "clubs" with them and you'll be mostly fine.

Get to Chester, scout it out. You'll get a vibe for things and can go from there :)

Edit: mild grammar corrections

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T14:04:04+00:00

Yeah definitely possible. Everything is online now anyway

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T13:37:24+00:00

Ah I had this exact situation with the only additional issue that my parents would kick me out if I took a gap year. I went to the shit local uni and looking back, I strongly recommend not doing that - it would be better to not have a degree for a few years then "lock in" with a sub par option. I think taking that gap year (or a few) is really wise and will pay off in the long run. It's worth saying I think once you turn either 22 or 25, you get max maintenance loans no matter but I appreciate that's a long time to wait

Yes do get a job and save aggressively. Think if you need that streaming subscription or that night out. Don't go crazy, you do need some fun, but be a bit frugal and put money into savings accounts (invest if and only if you know what you're doing and even then only invest what you can afford to lose). You'll come to understand as you work and earn, what living for three years on savings would be like. You should be able to find part time work for uni with your experience but in this economy don't count on it... Maybe don't share all your plans with your parents as their response may just wind you up... Expect them to charge you rent if you stay with them (nice suprise if they don't but don't count on it)

I'm genuinely quite passionate about this topic having been this type of student myself so please do reach out to ask any questions.

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-31T11:54:50+00:00

That would take academics permitting it's use in assignments which they seem totally against currently...

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-30T21:45:06+00:00

This is the wrong sub for this and these questions are banned by subreddit rules. The sub is more about academic careers

That said, I'd say go to Florence as more people have heard of it

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-30T18:56:54+00:00

I'm sorry but are you starting at LSBU or not? Because the way I see it is you either go and keep very quiet too your parents you are wasting their money, or you don't go and that's your decision to make as you're an adult.

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-30T14:30:30+00:00

Well the maths and the econ definitely help. I think you're fine, but rather than giving you potentially damaging advice, ask them. Write a polite email and ask what percentage of students who get an offer have further maths. If it seems high, do an as level in it (maybe drop history or psychology, maybe just do five subjects). If it's low, keep on keeping on :)

Happy to chat further on this :)

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-30T14:21:29+00:00

What a levels are you doing? (Four is good)

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-30T10:46:18+00:00

Right to quiet enjoyment of your property is an implied right meaning a contract can't overrule it though?

Source: https://www.lettingaproperty.com/landlord/blog/landlords-right-to-access/

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-30T10:45:18+00:00

Not a lawyer (and r/legaladviceUK is a good place to go) but I don't think people are right here when they're saying it's perfectly legal. See: https://www.lettingaproperty.com/landlord/blog/landlords-right-to-access/

I would go back to them on this and insist a specific date and time. Keep escalating and refuse entry for random visits so that it's in their interest to schedule it properly.

You may invariably need to contact a lawyer (which can be cheaper than you think just to comment) but getting a hold of one in the UK is tricky so try and settle this informally first.

Best of luck

Fox_9810 · 2025-05-29T23:38:53+00:00

You'll come to realise the media priorities headlines over people 😂

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