Do KCL look at predicted grades?

Grades and predictions If you have achieved your A-level grades already please declare these on your application. If you are taking your A-levels in the year you are applying, we would expect predicted grades to be provided for these by your referee.

Does KCL care about GCSE grades?

GCSEs Achieved: have 8 GCSEs at grades 4-9/A*-C (including English and Maths), and within this a minimum of 5 grades 6-9 (A*-B). Please note Healthcare and Dentistry applicants should have a minimum of 5 grades 7-9.

Do Kings accept lower grades?

King's College London does take contextual information into account when making offers to its applicants. If you meet certain criteria, you may be eligible for a contextual offer. Contextual offers can be up to two A level grades (or equivalent) lower than the standard entry requirements for any one course.

What grades do you need for KCL?

Undergraduate students must be registered on a BA/BSc/LLB or equivalent degree. Undertaken a minimum of 1 year of university level study (by the time you start at King's) A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above on a 4.0 scale; or its equivalent (you can use the PG entry requirement scale .

What are my chances of getting into KCL?

King's College London acceptance rate is 13% which means the admissions are highly competitive and it's quite hard to get admitted into. Also, the minimum admission requirements are not that but due high competition only those with strong academic backgrounds are considered for admissions.

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Why is KCL ranked so high?

KCL is now the largest healthcare learning centre in Europe, incorporating three teaching hospitals and providing a home to more than 27,000 students (including nearly 10,500 postgraduates) from 150 countries who also benefit from its strengths in law, the humanities and social sciences.

Is UCL or KCL better?

Basically, you cannot go wrong with either and it all boils down to personal preference. What most people would agree on is that KCL, whilst a very good choice for law as well, is somewhat perceived to be behind both UCL and LSE.

Does KCL give unconditional offers?

King's College London does not make Unconditional offers to applicants until they have satisfied our academic conditions of entry (e.g. three A Levels or a completed International Baccalaureate), and we will not make Unconditional offers on the basis of predicted grades or GCSE marks.

Should I go to UCL or KCL?

King's College is better in some subjects, and UCL in others (don't know which ones, but the comparison is always made in forums like the student room). IF King's is much more known back there, then King's is problably a better choice for your CV in your country. About the accommodation, these links should help you.

Does KCL offer clearing?

King's College London has no further places available in Clearing. If you currently have an offer to study at King's, you will see the status of your offer on UCAS Hub. If your place is confirmed at King's, congratulations! You do not need to call or contact King's to secure your place.

How long does KCL take to give offers?

You might hear from us sooner about your application, especially if we have any questions for you, or if we would like to invite you to interview. Wherever possible, we aim to provide a final decision within 8-12 weeks of application receipt.

Is 58 a bad grade UK?

The grading system varies slightly between universities, but generally, a score of 70 or above is considered a First-class Honours degree, 60-69 is an Upper Second-class Honours degree, 50-59 is a Lower Second-class Honours degree, 40-49 is a Third-class Honours degree, and below 40 is a Fail.

Do KCL accept resits?

Applicants who have recently achieved grades which are below the entry criteria, and have subsequently studied/are studying another eligible qualification to seek entry, such as an Access to HE Diploma or a UK Foundation programme, may also be considered as a resit applicant.

Is KCL prestigious?

King's College London (KCL) is one of the most prestigious universities in London and the world. In 2015, QS World University Rankings placed it at #16 in the world's best universities list, at #6 in Europe's list, and at #5 in the U.K.'s list.

Can I get into UCL with bad Gcses?

What GCSE Grades Do I Need for UCL? You don't need all A*s, but they don't hurt. Math and English have C minimums. But if you want to study either of these, then make a good grade your focus.

Do KCL do interviews?

Interviews. Some of our courses require students to attend an interview in order to assess qualities which might be harder to assess from your application form (or perhaps where an applicant is offering non-traditional qualifications).

How rare is it to get an unconditional offer?

An unconditional offer is not easy to earn. Very few universities actually offer unconditional offers or operate an unconditional offer scheme, so if you do receive a university unconditional offer, then you will be one of the very few who do!

What is an alternative offer at KCL?

In this case, you would receive what we call an alternative offer, where we offer you a place on a course different from the one you originally applied to.

Is KCL an elite university?

King's College London is one of the top 40 universities in the world (2024 QS World University Rankings) and among the oldest in England.

Is UCL as good as Harvard?

The UK is home to five of the world's top twenty universities, with four of those (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial and UCL) ranked in the top ten. UCL has held a top 10 position since 2013, among global peers including MIT, Stanford and Harvard.

What are the hardest courses to get into UCL?

What are the most competitive courses at UCL? The most competitive courses at UCL are Fine Art, Architecture, Computer Science, European Social and Political Sciences, and Politics and International Relations. Thankfully, our network of expert tutors can offer one-to-one support for each of these subjects and more.

Why is KCL ranking so low?

Due to academic reputation being the highest weighting factor in determining overall ranking (40%), KCL's ranking has been steadily decreasing. Despite a lower ranking, KCL's overall score has increased by two points since 2021. Employer reputation and citations per faculty have increased by 5.1 and 7.5 accordingly.

What is KCL known for academically?

King's has a particularly distinguished reputation in the humanities, law, the sciences (including a wide range of health areas such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing and dentistry) and social sciences including international affairs.

Is KCL or Manchester better?

King's College London is one of the top public universities in the world. It is ranked #40 out of 1401 globally by QS and #6 out of 89 in UK for the year 2024. University of Manchester is ranked 12 out of 81 in USA for the year 2022.