Can I put a uni course with higher grades than firm my firm choice as insurance choice? After these ‘mini exams’ I’m having serious doubts that I can get into Nottingham (grades being BBB) and I’m happy going to UWE which has lower grades. I was thinking if I was able to put UWE down as firm choice so I can sort out accommodation and put Nottingham as insurance choice. If I do manage to get BBB (which I doubt) will I be able to attend there if I tell UWE I’m not attending?