Gap in Academic Record

[FutureSol]

Hi,

I initially went to university (non-RG) in 2018 after finishing secondary school abroad in an American school and doing the SAT (American university exam). I did a Foundation Year at uni (2018), did one year of Computer Science before deciding I hated it (2019), and took a gap year during COVID (2020). Will this be a problem when applying?

After this, from 2021-2024, I did a History degree and got a 2:1 overall. The problem is that, for various reasons which could be mitigating circumstances, I had to resit 2 modules in my foundation year (2:1), and one module in my first year of Computer Science (2:2). Neither of these affected my degree outcome with History. I did however have to resit one module in my first year of History because I missed the exam date, but that also did not count towards my final degree result.

I've also just finished my pGDL exams and expect a Distinction, worst case scenario a high Merit.

I also have about 9 months of work experience as a conveyancing paralegal in a high street firm.

Do I have to:

1) Note the resits on my TC apps or can I just put my final grades in the modules I resat

2) Include my first year of Computer Science in my application? It's not relevant to my main degree at all and it's a 2:2, which I really do not want to show

Thanks

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi,

I initially went to university (non-RG) in 2018 after finishing secondary school abroad in an American school and doing the SAT (American university exam). I did a Foundation Year at uni (2018), did one year of Computer Science before deciding I hated it (2019), and took a gap year during COVID (2020). Will this be a problem when applying?

After this, from 2021-2024, I did a History degree and got a 2:1 overall. The problem is that, for various reasons which could be mitigating circumstances, I had to resit 2 modules in my foundation year (2:1), and one module in my first year of Computer Science (2:2). Neither of these affected my degree outcome with History. I did however have to resit one module in my first year of History because I missed the exam date, but that also did not count towards my final degree result.

I've also just finished my pGDL exams and expect a Distinction, worst case scenario a high Merit.

I also have about 9 months of work experience as a conveyancing paralegal in a high street firm.

Do I have to:

1) Note the resits on my TC apps or can I just put my final grades in the modules I resat

2) Include my first year of Computer Science in my application? It's not relevant to my main degree at all and it's a 2:2, which I really do not want to show

Thanks

1) Many firms will ask you to disclose any resits and in these instances you would need to disclose your foundation year modules, Computer Science module and your first year history module.

2) I would still include your Computer Science first year as otherwise there will be a 12 months period with no full-time activity. A 12 month gap could create more questions/concerns than if you had listed this year of study.

 

[FutureSol]

1) Many firms will ask you to disclose any resits and in these instances you would need to disclose your foundation year modules, Computer Science module and your first year history module.

2) I would still include your Computer Science first year as otherwise there will be a 12 months period with no full-time activity. A 12 month gap could create more questions/concerns than if you had listed this year of study.

Thanks. Should I disclose them from the start or only if asked? How much will this hurt my application to mid-sized firms like RPC?