STORYTIME: rejected from my dream university. 

~ the inspirational speech that no one asked for starts at 9:03 ~ GOOD LUCK TO ALL MY A-LEVEL AND GCSE LEGENDS - let me know how it all goes !! luv u all no matter what happens.

"I think the institution you attend does not define you. I think what defines you is your own goals and aspirations. And what hopefully occurs is that the institution gives you the support and mentorship needed to go and apply for those jobs, or try new oportunities, new experiences - that's why the university is important." Damn. 💥 that was beautiful

EVE I LOVED THIS!!! Pretty damn scared for tomorrow (Bristol’s my firm!!), but this reminded me that whatever happens, it’s not just the name of the institution that matters, but also your own work ethic and the support you get. You’re a gem!! (motivational chat mission accomplished!!) xxx

I feel your pain with the hours of results day crying! I was predicted ABB and ended up getting CCC!! But the course I did (Radiography) was more heavily weighted by interview so they still gave me a place at my first choice. 2 years post graduation and I'm a few weeks away from starting Graduate Medicine so anything is really possible, even with "bad" A-Levels!! :)

'I would've cried for less long' me too eve me too

I’m in America and my college/university experience was somewhat similar. I had my eyes set on this one university from the day I visited as a Junior in high school. I figured that there was no way I wouldn’t get in seeming as how everyone I spoke to said it was the easiest university to get into in the region. Lo and behold, once senior year and SAT’s rolled around I ended up not making the marks I needed in order to get in. I was rejected promptly thereafter and I remember going to the university admissions office in person with my parents and talking with one of the advisors simply telling her that regardless of the reason I did no get in, I would make it my sole priority to attend one day. I worked my ass off at community college for 2 years, and applied in the winter of 2018. March 2019 rolled around and I got my decision letter. After all the work I had put in at a “inferior” institution with no glitz or glamor where I just kept my head down and worked nonstop taking 5-6 classes a semester along with summer courses. After all that work I ended up getting accepted to my dream university that I had set my heart on 3 years ago and I will start my first semester there as a transfer student this fall which really just goes to show that regardless of where life takes you, you will always find a way through the hardships so long as you keep moving forward. Oh, and ALWAYS HAVE A BACKUP PLAN.

I got 'bad' A-level results but just graduated with a first! Loved the inspirational side of this, A-levels are far from the end of the world (and they're also mad hard)!! (side note where are the glasses from I love them)

I've just had my A Level results which didn't quite go to plan, so this video was great to watch! It's comforting to hear that not everyone's results go to plan. I needed to hear this :)

me, an american: as yes clearing i know what this means

I would cry for 4 hours from HAPPINESS, if I got A* A B at A Level.

What a smart partnership. As a French lawschool graduate, I would have loved to get the proper tools to think about my options as well, because when it's not going down as planned (which is more frequently than one thinks haha) the first thing you do is being scared. What a great idea to use your platform to reassure and give good advice to new students ! Cheers to that :)

EVE ive watched all your videos even the ones from 4 years ago, what do i do with my time now? please make more!!!!

Sending positive energy to everyone getting their results this month

the one direction part triggered me

I am *proud* of your professionalism btw

I rate this video so much. There’s just an insane amount of pressure for students to achieve top grades and there’s so many videos of people getting accepted by multiple top universities which in reality doesn’t happen for a lot of people and this video does an amazing job highlighting the reality which a lot of people have to deal with and the truth is it doesn’t matter if you don’t get into your dream university and you can still enjoy yourself and be happy even if things don’t go to plan. Enjoyed the video I know it’s late but keep it up! :)

Wish I'd have seen this 5 months back when I failed to clear my law entrance. The video's just amazing ❤️ thank you

Having a plan B is the most useful advice you could give, honestly. Sometimes we don't worry about what could happen if something doesn't go as planned, but it's super important to have a backup plan just in case our first choice fails. And the same happened to me with my History results, because I got a 6 out of 10 (Spanish grading system) when I used to be a 10 out of 10 student, and I've never been angrier and sadder in my entire life. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing your story!! Lots of love xoxo

The thought of seeing Eve cry is too much for me :( I didn’t get into my first choice either although they did put me on a waiting list giving me months of false hope. But it all worked out fine for me in the end. At least I think so! You’re giving a lot of great advice Eve! Definitely something I wish I’d heard a few years back!

this was such a great video!! “where was i... aH, i was crying” that is my official mood for 2018 lol. love you :)))

As someone who didn't get into my first choice and had to go through clearing, I have to say this is the best video I've ever seen on the topic. I was devastated at the time but I am now happy to say that I am a trainee solicitor in a great firm in the city. I'm sure that's due in no small part to the fantastic support I received at the uni I got into through clearing. I also think going through something like this at a young age is really character building and lets you know that a lot of what happens to you in life is down to how you deal with tough situations.

Wow, literally same thing happened, heart set on a London university, needed A*AA but got A*AB so I got rejected because of that B and now have had to adjust to my insurance which is Bristol, it's still a bit stressful trying to get ready for Bristol, but hopefully it all goes well

I needed AAB and got AAC and I am gutted I didn't get into my dream uni , so Thankyou so much for this video 💖💖it has helped me more than you know . Good luck with everything xx

Believe me or not, this video is exactly what I needed in this period! I am living a difficult situation with my exams and it is always a great support to hear this word from someone who has had difficult times at university. thank you for your videos and for your speech. now i feel more motivate to do my best and going on following my dreams! Thank you Eve!

Oh Eve, I am in exactly the same position as you were! I have firmed Kings College London for an offer of A*AA and am shitting myself for tomorrow. So damn scared. Glad everything worked out for you though xxx

God this is just what I needed. I was up until 3 am last night, as the OCR modular boundaries were leaked, and I’m soooooo stressed. It’s always good to hear from people who’ve had a stumbling block, but have still thrived and done really well!!!

I love how I’m meant to be doing practice questions as practice before school starts, but instead I’m listening to this.

Such super advice. I've had a great life and mostly gotten what I wanted, but when things haven't gone to plan, I'm always grateful that I took the time to develop alternative options just in case. All roads lead to Rome

Thanks for this vid eve;)))) I’m an international student so I’m not receiving results tmr but I’m gonna start bristol law this year and your videos have made me less nervous and frightened at the idea of starting!! Love you and hope you have fun on your travels!!!!

You posted this on the day Irish students get their leaving cert results AKA if they got into COLLEGE OR NOT Well done on your timing my friend

I was exactly the same 3 years ago - I missed my a level grades, cried a LOT, luckily got into my insurance choice but with no plan b. It was actually great for me as I’ve had the best uni experience ever and have a better overall degree. I’m so happy things worked out for you and good luck with everything for the upcoming year ☺️❤️

never been so grateful for a youtube recommendation. i'm new and i always go to your channel first whenever i open yt.

This speaks to me, even being from Australia. My first choice was just based on the fact that I wanted to go to the best university near me but I got my third choice and it was actually a godsend. I would have only been able to study one speciality at my first choice, but the program for my career choice at my university was actually so diverse and was actually in the top 20 the world for my choice of study when I was enrolled. I would never have gotten the job I love just a couple days after finishing my degree. I would never have made the same industry connections which is so important because the industry is so small where I live. My university also just offered so much more diversity and opportunity than I would have ever gotten at my first choice, and I look back at that girl from 7 years ago and think she was insane. I had just wanted the best but that wasn't what was best for me!

She’s by far the best ‘study’ RU-vidr. Also the prettiest.

I dont mind staying up another 12 minutes.. haha

This video means to some, more than you will ever know. Thank you.

Thank you for this Eve! I’m worried I’ve been accepted to my insurance choice but not my firm, and I’ve always felt bad about being so emotionally invested in my firm that I can’t imagine myself at my insurance, but this really reassured me that even if that does happen it might not be so bad !! 🤞🏻

I 100% agree that a specific school doesn't matter. I had a specific law school in mind because it was the big school in my state but just being around the students made me feel uneasy and like 'I wasn't worthy' which sucks but then I went to an event for another law school and the environment was such a family style and everything about the school felt right. I start in the fall and I'm so excited

I discovered your channel a few days ago. I’m also a law student, from Greece..I’ll soon graduate and I’ll start my LLM in England.. I can relate with some of the stuff you say and I really like your humour and how you use it,even indiffucult times! Looking forward to seeing more of your content and good luck with your degree in London!

I did get into my first choice but hated it and dropped out and took a year out and was much happier at a different University.

Eve this is the best video because I’m freaking about this happening to me in a couple of days and to see you so successful despite everything that happened. Thank you so much for this video

I missed my grades by 1 mark too! I needed A*AA for Psychology at Bath but got AAA (one mark off an A* in one, two marks off in another and 3 marks off in an other) so rang up Bath and they said no! I ended up going to my insurance which was Durham and never looked back 😄 now got a BSc, PGCE and doing my masters!

i just woke up after being sick all day and seeing that you posted is amazing, thank u xx

I'm so jealous in the U.K you can apply to law programs straight after high school. In Canada, you have to complete your Bachelors (4 year degree) and sometimes even with honours, to be eligible to apply for law school. It's the same with Med schools here too :(

Oh my gosh I really needed your inspirational speech right now, I didn't do too well on a major assignment and I totally freaked out until I watched this. THANK YOU EVE! xxx

I remember the time when I actually passed the exam in my dream school and was supposed to study Filmmaking but it was too expensive so I resorted to thinking how I can at least help my parents with financial (by saving up a huge amount of money) and risked my dream study/work. I passed in that school and now I’m a fourth year student (graduating) and have no fees/tuition to pay at all! It is a blessing ♥️

I’m so glad you spoke about this , I have my heart set on Kings College London . However my gcse grades are lower than their expectations. I need to get in my head that it may not happen but to look at other choices x

editing was such a bop , and this video was definitely neededd!

Lovely video Eve! I really could have used something like this before my results day. Anyone reading this before results day this year, my top advice is to act fast and cry later. There is soooo much choice in clearing and it's totally not the end of the world if you miss your grades but definitely have a plan in place. UCAS have a clearing search tool, I'd recommend to search by university rather than by course at first because there are soooo many places. I went through clearing in 2016 having missed my firm.( I made loads of mistakes and my firm and Insurance were the same). Decided to take a gap year and that was the best decision ever. Fast forward 2 years, I've just finished my first year at ucl doing the course I wanted at the university I wanted. The gap year personally helped me sooo much and I'm glad I didn't settle for another degree in clearing.

Eve, I am in med school and normally just watch for entertainment but this has actually helped a lot. I also did not get into my preferred schools and instead into one I wouldn't consider my least favourite but pretty far down the list. However, there is plenty of opportunities here to learn practical and soft skills, if (!) I take the time to do so. You reminded me, that my skills at the end of this time are my responsibility, so thank you.

actually loved this so much! i’ve firmed a university that might not be the best on the league tables, but where i feel i will be most supported and i will be overall the happiest! it really is true that rankings aren’t everything i suppose! (still cacking myself a little bit for tomorrow ngl but oh well)

After watching this I’m almost certain that I’m going to take a gap year first so that if I don’t get the grades I want I don’t have to panic about my university place. This is very reassuring though - good to know that if you don’t end up where you wanted it could lead you to somewhere much much better :) good luck with everything, I wish I was as focused as you!

Final year student about to graduate here and honestly I’m so glad I didn’t get into my first choice. Half way through my degree I realised I didn’t like my course and I would have been tied into a much longer degree doing something that doesn’t make me happy had I gone to my first choice. It might feel like the end of the world if you don’t get into your first choice or even your insurance, but I promise, it will all be okay. Also unis know that they will take students through insurance/clearing so don’t worry about accommodation or registering, it’s really not a problem.

Yay!! You uploaded! It's literally 12 am here in Alaska but i had to watch as soon as i got the notification

This story was honestly kind of relatable. Last year I got back my VCE results (your end of yr12 school results if you live in Victoria, Australia) and I did bad. Like a lot worse than I was expecting and ended up getting into my last of 8 uni preferences. Anyways I did the course I got into for a semester (the first half of this year) and as soon as I could I applied for transfer to what had always been my dream uni and dream course (also my original first preference). I then worked really hard at the uni I ended up at (this uni which I, in the end, hated, it messed with my mental health and the course wasn’t right for me) and eventually my hard work paid off and I got into my dream course at my dream uni, which I’m currently at now and I’m so happy and I’m loving it so much. Proof that it always works out in the end 😌

I think it’s soooo good at that there is actually a British person talking about this bc not everyone is from the us

Can I just say I LOVE this little setup that you’ve got going on?? Also this was such an interesting insight - I’ve got my gcse results day coming up but honestly this is applicable for that too, always have a plan B!!

your editing skills are very entertaining

Best speech ever, brilliant ! Seeing you grow up and becoming adults so smart is something that makes me happy, thanks for sharing your thoughts and points of view. I wish you much success in your professional life.

I really start applying to universities starting next month (in the US), and while our education systems are different I still found this video very helpful and informative! I'm super nervous that I may not get into my first choice school but even if I don't, I need to know that it'll be okay. (Even though I'll probably cry a lot lol) It's also super interesting that you guys can only apply to 5 universities, here you can apply to as many as you want (but many people don't apply to too many because of application fees). I plan on applying to 9 I believe, but I have also heard some crazy stories of people applying to 30+ schools!

Got my Leaving Cert Results today which is the Irish equivalent to the A levels. I missed my top uni but over the past few hours I’ve accepted and gotten v excited for my 2nd choice!! Thanks for this video eve, I look forward to each video more and more 💛

I really like your advice eve..I believe results do not define your inner potential or knowledge.

So glad this video exists. Summer 2017 I got my a level results. I had applied for Biological Science which was BBB. After my exams and leading up to results day I had started to doubt my choices. I ended up getting AAC and was rejected from my first choice. I was absolutely heartbroken but I decided to listen to the doubts I was having and rejected my back up choice. I took a year out, repeated the C grade and turned it into a B. I completely changed my direction, applied for diagnostic radiography and thankfully got in. And I can honestly say it was the best decision I have made to date. I'm currently half way through my 1st year and I couldn't be happier. It just proves that everything happens for a reason because I honestly feel like I am currently exactly where I am meant to be and I have zero regrets.❤❤

IM STRESSEDDD ✨

Eve please upload a fresher's guide!#emergency❣

I got into my first choice but to do a foundation year in chemical engineering rather than going into 1st year, and I honestly don't regret doing an extra year, if I hadn't I wouldn't have understood my course at all because I didn't do physics and now I'm working for a really big engineering firm, your university doesn't define you at all. It's all down to the effort and you networking you put into your course and meeting people who can help you progress in a career you want.

it's super interesting to me to hear about results day and the processes leading up to uni itself bc in Canada it's completely different! Much less organized haha but regardless I would not want to go through the uni admissions process again...so stressful! I love that you're sharing this story right now because it's so relevant! We love a helpful motivational queen. I'm such a firm believer in where you end up is where you're meant to be (even though it might not seem like it at the time!). I didn't get into my first choice school either, but the uni I'm at now has my entire heart and I feel so lucky to be there. If it's meant to be it'll be, ya know? (not saying not to work hard and just hope for the best instead lmao)

Great video, took me straight back to results day three years ago haha, time flies. Glad to hear that everything worked out just fine for you despite plans changing! x

I went through this exact thing a couple months ago, in the US. I had my heart and mind set on one University and when I applied to the business school, I was rejected. And the scramble ensued. But in the end I’m going to an amazing school that will save me half of what i would’ve paid for the dream school. Love the video Eve!

wow, i applied for law with UCL as my firm and Bristol my insurance and the main thing i'm concerned about is employability so this really really helped. thank you eve

this is such a good and reassuring video i am going to be watching this on repeat when opening my college admissions later this year

obsessed with your channel. think ive binged almost all lol (help me). im starting law school in the fall and youve definitely inspired me !!!

This helps so much. Oxford applicant with Bristol as my second choice, and I've never looked past Oxford and have always catered my life toward that... But this just *helps*

I’m looking for law schools I can go to for exchange in a year or so and I was worried about the uni itself, like if it was good enough for it to make an impression for future employers. What you said is right, it’s not about the institution itself (as long as they support you), it’s about how someone is as a person and how driven they are, that makes the impression. Thanks for giving a struggling law student some help😅

I needed this video 😭😭 Two weeks in law school and I already feel so lost and hopeless HELP 😭😭😭

Hi Eve, I'm an international student from China, studying in Australia currently, and applying for UK uni next yr. I'm so panic now bc I'm afraid of there's no school accept me😭😭And it's way too hard to apply law as an international student😭(My dream school is Durham and insurance gonna be Leeds) Wish me good luck. And thank you for doing heaps of great videos and you actually give me a lot of good advise, thank you so much and please never give up this channel.👱🏻‍♀️

OMGG your so cuteee! Thanks for your videos as always!

I was really surprised that I got a C for History when I was predicted A* as well and will be doing Law at Birmingham this coming Sept!

the queen of storytime♥️

youre weirdly inspirational.. in a v disfunctionaly relatable way

"feel like shane" well that aged well

i loved the entire video but the inspirational segment was definitely my favourite

And here's me sitting here with an unconditional to my first choice uni 😅 I still want to get good grades though. Good luck everyone sitting A-Level exams in the next few weeks. We can do this!

Same thing happened to me. My first choice was engineering school my second was business school , i missed my first choice by 0,03 but then turns out the fact that i went to business school was the best thing that ever happened to me in so many levels. Xx ❤️

hi, know I'm a little late to this video - I'm in year 11 and have my results day in August, and I've really been worried about it. Knowing that there are always options does ease my nerves a little bit, especially knowing that I just need to open my mind to other prospects. Similarly to you, I have a plan, of wanting to go to 6th form, and then go to university and do an architecture course - and for me, it's fundamental that I stick to that. It's really refreshing knowing that I don't need to, and there's always a way to get around it. Good luck to anyone getting their results this year!

I’m getting my AS results tomorrow and I’m honestly so worried that I haven’t done well enough to actually get into my dream university next year :( hopefully I’ve done ok but this video really made me feel a lot better!! Love u so much tho

What sort of person in clearing has got an A*A*A?

Literally love all your videos! Super inspiring. Subscribed so fast

thank you for this!!!! IM a junior and I'm really interested in law school and thanks for the advice; I will definitely try to keep my options open instead of just looking at one school and hoping that I get into.

I’m so glad I am in the USA. We have a secondary pathway to our choice universities by starting out at our community colleges which helped me get into my first choice for undergraduate studies. I hope that I get into the university I desire for my masters and doctoral degree program because of my education transcripts.

Very late to the party here but I was in a similar situation to you! Had oxford as my firm and then flunked a levels - was annoyingly close to what I needed but I got remarks and there was no change - so I ended up at Nottingham which was my insurance and I absolutely love it! Everything happens for a reason.

Lovin’ the Kevin abstract here 🙌🏼

I had a slightly odd experience on results day. I firmed Durham law and had KCL as my insurance (a leetle bit random, couldn't choose between them but knew I hated UCL so rejected that lol). Got my results, A*AA, same req for both, got into Durham but had a sudden panic that it was too far away from home for my pathetic southern arse. Phoned them up (on hold for 4.5 hours to then be accidentally hung up on, a tear was shed) and the woman said that they were so oversubscribed that they were rejecting people who had firmed and gotten the required grades (so it was a no to me getting Durham to release me). Just seemed kind of bizarre and I can't imagine how it felt for those who got the grades for their firm but didn't get in. I stopped being a tit and I'm excited for Durham but there's something about the stress of results day and the pressure schools put on students that just makes so many people feel like they're definitely going to die or might as well become a goat herder in Bavaria, even if they did alright

Different story but I got an offer for biotechnology at one of the main universities. Quickly realised I need to take a year off to be able to be financially stable during my first year and ended up doing mechanical engineering at a completely different university. Never expected to end up in the place I am now but I think this was the best way it could have been for me and I couldn't be more happy about the path I chose. Now doing third year and writing my dissertation, hopefully graduating soon.

honestly don't see why people get so worked up about grades and results day, they don't define who you are!

I LOVE YOU EVE

Omg KCL is my first choice too, though now exams are scrapped for our year bc of covid-19, who knows if I’ll be able to meet their requirements now :( Super happy that you enjoyed Bristol tho and have your amazing career as a solicitor ahead of you!!

this is such a good video!! really helpful and kind of soothed my nerves for results day, much love x

ugh eve i love u and ur channel so much!! i'm from the us but i can totally relate because i applied to like a million colleges and i didn't get into a my #1 choice and i was so brokenhearted, but now i'm in my 3rd year at another amazing school and i love it here. it's really funny how things how work out in the big picture!! also can you do a video about how you started on youtube and advice etc? i've been wanting to start a channel for a while now but i'm nervous!

I really want to go Bristol, and ngl I visited kings and I was like nah, London isn’t a city for students- and the accommodation was more expensive. This video is so inspiring thank you you absolute queen x