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Applying for a course with higher entry requirements than predicted?

You might want to aim high with your university application and apply for a course above your predicted grades. But is it risky?

Applying for a course with higher entry requirements than predicted?

By Andy Gardner (Careers Adviser) | 27 June 2025 | 4 minutes read