[melon 314]

Finally put my choices on ucas today ! now just have to get the grades :/

[Smiley Face :)]

can someone help me with calcultaing enthalpy changes from a borne harber cycle for solutions??

[Luke_Storm]

I only just found this thread :P

I'm studying chemistry next year at Heriot watt University I got an Unconditional Offer as soon as I applied.. So I'm pretty chuffed!

[EierVonSatan]

(Original post by Luke_Storm)
I only just found this thread :P

Impressive.

I'm studying chemistry next year at Heriot watt University I got an Unconditional Offer as soon as I applied.. So I'm pretty chuffed!

Congrats

[Luke_Storm]

(Original post by EierVonSatan)
Impressive.

Haha yeah I've been here for ages, but never actually looked around the forums much :P Very impressive

[Triangle1]

Do you guys know what percentage of applicants at ucl, imperial and oxford get an interview for chemistry. I've looked but not found.

[EierVonSatan]

(Original post by Triangle1)
Do you guys know what percentage of applicants at ucl, imperial and oxford get an interview for chemistry. I've looked but not found.

I don't think they'd publish that kind of information.

edit: seems they do

[Chow mein]

(Original post by Triangle1)
Do you guys know what percentage of applicants at ucl, imperial and oxford get an interview for chemistry. I've looked but not found.

Oxford is something like 97%, it's on their website. The other two don't publish these statistics but I was told at an Imperial interview it was approx 70-80%

[Triangle1]

Okay that's good. Do you guys have any recommended reading for chemistry?

[overninethousand]

(Original post by Triangle1)
Okay that's good. Do you guys have any recommended reading for chemistry?

it should be noted that though oxford does interview 97% of candidates it is not because they interview almost everyone, but because they interview everyone who has the grades and potential to meet the A*AA offer. so the figure represents how hard the competition is (ie 97% of all candidates are likely to get A*AA) rather than how easy it is to get an interview.

for the interview itself studying your AS and U4 chemistry syllabus should be enough. you should be also able to do Core (1,2,3,4) A2 maths - differentiation/ integration especially.

[Couldxbe]

Anyone firm/insured UCL?

I just finished (MSci) so can tell you all about it

[Triangle1]

(Original post by Couldxbe)
Anyone firm/insured UCL?

I just finished (MSci) so can tell you all about it

Do you have any tips for acceptance into ucl undergrad chemistry. Im a couple of years early but want to start working on co curricular activities and what not.

[.snowflake.]

(Original post by Triangle1)
Do you have any tips for acceptance into ucl undergrad chemistry. Im a couple of years early but want to start working on co curricular activities and what not.

Make your PS read like chemistry is the only thing in thsi world that you love, and if you were to get 5 rejections, you'd still apply for it next cycle.
I'm still not sure why UCL invited me to interview, and then gave me an offer considering how awful my AS grades were.

[Triangle1]

(Original post by .snowflake.)
Make your PS read like chemistry is the only thing in thsi world that you love, and if you were to get 5 rejections, you'd still apply for it next cycle.
I'm still not sure why UCL invited me to interview, and then gave me an offer considering how awful my AS grades were.

What did you write in terms of what you did to prove your dedication to chemistry. Basically what outside, chemistry related activities did you do.

[.snowflake.]

(Original post by Triangle1)
What did you write in terms of what you did to prove your dedication to chemistry. Basically what outside, chemistry related activities did you do.

Mentioned my work experience, why I find organic chemistry so interesting, that theres a particular double page in my textbook i find interesting - it's a flow chart showing how to get from one type of compount to another, and that I knew this probably isnt complete and REALLY wanted to know the stuff thats missing.