[Retroman]

Im doing the same, for the second time since last year...
As I got accepted but turned it down due to specific reasons, mainly the accomodation.

Im just trying to establish whether it's possible to apply purely from home? without the aid of college. As when I applied through college, there was a specific password needed and the college posted £15 to UCAS for us then suddenly we were able to apply, and im not sure how that was enabled.

My advice would be to apply for courses that you're capable of applying for with your predicted grades and just make sure you do well and complete all work to the best of your ability...which would practically ensure you get the required grades/marks.

If for some reason you didn't do enough to get on any of the courses you wanted, you could either assume 1. A gap year would come in handy to get things back on track, perhaps gain a little money and properly prepare yourself for uni etc. 2. If you genuinely tried your hardest and failed, perhaps uni will prove even more difficult and there wouldn't be much point in going.

I hate that to sound insulting btw, im much more leaning towards the idea that you'll put in maximum effort and pass. But just, if by some random occurance you didn't manage it, well...that wouldn't look good for a future at university.