Cambridge Engineering Students and Applicants

What step paper do you have to do for engineering at cambridge?

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Original post by metrize

What step paper do you have to do for engineering at cambridge?

None, unless you apply to Christ's (it's their standard offer now) or Peterhouse (sometimes). In which case it's a 1 in STEP I.

The general guidance is that getting an offer is easier if the college asks for STEP. But the offer is harder to achieve...

If you are confident in your maths it can be a good option..

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xyz9856

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Original post by jneill

None, unless you apply to Christ's (it's their standard offer now) or Peterhouse (sometimes). In which case it's a 1 in STEP I.

The general guidance is that getting an offer is easier if the college asks for STEP. But the offer is harder to achieve...

If you are confident in your maths it can be a good option..

Do you think i'll have a realistic chance of getting an offer at cambridge? I realise you may get asked this question very often but id like an opinion :smile:

GCSE
4A* - Maths + triple science
4A - english lang + lit, stats, media
BCE- hist, german, french (my school completely messed up the controlled assessments for languages, resulting in me going into the french exam with 0 UMS in my speaking.)

AS Level
Math
Further Math
Should be AA, if my predictions are correct i should have 91-94% UMS avg with 100UMS in M1,FP1,C2

A2 Predictions
Math A*
Further Math A/A* (this one really is just the luck of the paper in my opinion)
Physics A* (linear course)
AEA (edexcel) - distinction
possibly STEP 2 also, not sure yet.

If you would take the time to read and reply I would greatly appreciate it. I'd also understand if you didn't since you probably get this all the time.

P.S. I have looked at the flow chart but it doesn't fill me with confidence still.

Thank you :smile:

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Original post by xyz9856

Do you think i'll have a realistic chance of getting an offer at cambridge? I realise you may get asked this question very often but id like an opinion :smile:

GCSE
4A* - Maths + triple science
4A - english lang + lit, stats, media
BCE- hist, german, french (my school completely messed up the controlled assessments for languages, resulting in me going into the french exam with 0 UMS in my speaking.)

AS Level
Math
Further Math
Should be AA, if my predictions are correct i should have 91-94% UMS avg with 100UMS in M1,FP1,C2

A2 Predictions
Math A*
Further Math A/A* (this one really is just the luck of the paper in my opinion)
Physics A* (linear course)
AEA (edexcel) - distinction
possibly STEP 2 also, not sure yet.

If you would take the time to read and reply I would greatly appreciate it. I'd also understand if you didn't since you probably get this all the time.

P.S. I have looked at the flow chart but it doesn't fill me with confidence still.

Thank you :smile:

You know what the entry requirements are. If you meet them you will be competitive.

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Reply 1008

metrize

Hi guys what is the Pembroke looking at some question at interview? Will there be a random question that you have to do or do you go through it discussing it?

Reply 1009

Original post by metrize

Hi guys what is the Pembroke looking at some question at interview? Will there be a random question that you have to do or do you go through it discussing it?

No question at a Cambridge interview is "random". They aren't trying to catch you out, they are trying to find good candidates who will do well in the Tripos.

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metrize

Hey guys, how many hours per day is spent working typically for you all studying engineering?

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Hi Guys, didn't see a forum for this, just thought id create it for those taking the engaa to speak about it and share revision tips and techniques and also for engineering applicants to get to know each other better:

Try and post:
Your Qualifications(include type) and Predicted Grades
Related activities
College you've applied to
other uni's youve applied to

good luck to everyone

Reply 1012

So,

I'm a Scottish Student so doing SQA Highers and Advanced highers:
S5(Highers): AAAAA (Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Computing Science)
S6(Predicted): AAAA(Advanced Maths, Advanced Physics, Advanced Computing and Higher Business Management)

Related activities: space school, headstart, work experiences, CREST Award, science and engineering club, maths challenges and wider reading.

College: Open, havent been assigned yet
Other unis: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Strathclyde, ICL

And how are people going about preparing for the ENGAA??

Reply 1013

username2548927

Original post by sassy01

So,

I'm a Scottish Student so doing SQA Highers and Advanced highers:
S5(Highers): AAAAA (Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Computing Science)
S6(Predicted): AAAA(Advanced Maths, Advanced Physics, Advanced Computing and Higher Business Management)

Related activities: space school, headstart, work experiences, CREST Award, science and engineering club, maths challenges and wider reading.

College: Open, havent been assigned yet
Other unis: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Strathclyde, ICL

And how are people going about preparing for the ENGAA??

What engineering course you applying for ? I'm also applying to Strathclyde engineering.

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Original post by RossB1702

What engineering course you applying for ? I'm also applying to Strathclyde engineering.

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Hey I'm applying to mechanical at imperial and eme at Strathclyde and Edinburgh. Received an unconditional from Glasgow right there

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Reply 1015

Cannoning

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Done the engaa specimen paper, its pretty tough, mostly down to the time limit.

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Original post by Cannoning

Done the engaa specimen paper, its pretty tough, mostly down to the time limit.

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That's what I found as well how much did you get done in the time?

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Cannoning

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Original post by sassy01

That's what I found as well how much did you get done in the time?

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I missed the last 10 questions on section 1 part b, and the whole of the last question is section 2 although a lot of it was pretty rushed in general.

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Reply 1018

Original post by RossB1702

What engineering course you applying for ? I'm also applying to Strathclyde engineering.

Are you applying to Cambridge? This thread is in the Cambridge forum and the ENGAA is the Cambridge Engineering Admissions Assessment :wink:

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