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Aeronautical: I don't know what to do...

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Original post by Stokesleymassive
I'm at college at the moment in Y13. I have a massive passion for aeronautical engineering, but I only got a C in Physics. What should I do? Will I get in with a C? If I am really keen, will they let me in?


I got a C at AS physics too, came as a massive surprise, im retaking both exams to try for an A :P

You can do a foundation year if you dont have grades for year1 entry! look them up!
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Original post by SALENTRAT
I got a C at AS physics too, came as a massive surprise, im retaking both exams to try for an A :P

You can do a foundation year if you dont have grades for year1 entry! look them up!


what did you get in each module and coursework? I got A for coursework, D for the 1st one and U for the last one :s-smilie: gave me an E overall :s-smilie: came as a shock tho because i thought in the first one i would get a B at least and the second one man i hate electricity :laugh: im resitting them tho doing the 1st one in january when i got a2 physics 4 :s-smilie: I think i **** up on the explain questions
Original post by a10
what did you get in each module and coursework? I got A for coursework, D for the 1st one and U for the last one :s-smilie: gave me an E overall :s-smilie: came as a shock tho because i thought in the first one i would get a B at least and the second one man i hate electricity :laugh: im resitting them tho doing the 1st one in january when i got a2 physics 4 :s-smilie: I think i **** up on the explain questions


D in coursework high C's in both exams... im on AQA, what u on?
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Original post by SALENTRAT
D in coursework high C's in both exams... im on AQA, what u on?


Edexcel :s-smilie: my college does the hardest exam boards for the sciences FML :s-smilie:
Original post by a10
Edexcel :s-smilie: my college does the hardest exam boards for the sciences FML :s-smilie:


Well i think edexcel isnt that bad, the layout of questions is really nice and the multiple choice is nice and easy too, you'll do fine in retakes:smile:
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Original post by SALENTRAT
Well i think edexcel isnt that bad, the layout of questions is really nice and the multiple choice is nice and easy too, you'll do fine in retakes:smile:


only 10 multiple choice questions :tongue: and the rest is wordy explain this type of questions. The exam is out of 80 :s-smilie: I'm hoping for a B at least when retaking and in physics 4 hopefully a B or better.
Original post by a10
only 10 multiple choice questions :tongue: and the rest is wordy explain this type of questions. The exam is out of 80 :s-smilie: I'm hoping for a B at least when retaking and in physics 4 hopefully a B or better.


Go for an A. We are in the same situation :P. If we go to the same uni we are going out for a drink if you dont mind haha :biggrin:
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Original post by SALENTRAT
Go for an A. We are in the same situation :P. If we go to the same uni we are going out for a drink if you dont mind haha :biggrin:


I will do my best and i hope you do too we can do this bro!!

What are your uni choices again? Definitely bro would be an honour :cool:

P.s why are you not on my friends list? XD
Original post by a10
I will do my best and i hope you do too we can do this bro!!

What are your uni choices again? Definitely bro would be an honour :cool:

P.s why are you not on my friends list? XD


Nottingham, brunel, sussex, brighton, manchester probably, unsure about last 2
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Original post by SALENTRAT
Nottingham, brunel, sussex, brighton, manchester probably, unsure about last 2


mechanical foundation year as well? Iv got Manchester,Birmingham,Brighton,Sussex and maybe (lancaster, or UWE or something else) was going to put brunel until i saw youtube vids of the place its ghetto as **** :laugh: dont want that plus its in london where it will be expensive to live xD
Original post by a10
mechanical foundation year as well? Iv got Manchester,Birmingham,Brighton,Sussex and maybe (lancaster, or UWE or something else) was going to put brunel until i saw youtube vids of the place its ghetto as **** :laugh: dont want that plus its in london where it will be expensive to live xD


hell yeah mechanical foundation year!!

i'm going for the open day in October half term so i'll see what i think of it, and yeah london living is expensive asss :frown:

Whats Birmingham and other's you mentioned entry grades for foundation?
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Original post by SALENTRAT
hell yeah mechanical foundation year!!

i'm going for the open day in October half term so i'll see what i think of it, and yeah london living is expensive asss :frown:

Whats Birmingham and other's you mentioned entry grades for foundation?


birmingham make different offers based on individuals so email them and ask. Sussex was CC, Brighton 180 points and above, Manchester BBC, UWE was 180points as well but their BEng course is 280 points which is doable...but the other reason why im not really applying for direct course is im not sure whether i want to do mechanical or aerospace so i can decide after foundation year xD but maybe i will do mechanical and specialise in Aero. I also emailed them to ask whether after the foundation year you could be switched to the MEng course and they all said yes which is good cause i really want to do the MEng not just BEng xD It's got more advantages
Original post by a10
birmingham make different offers based on individuals so email them and ask. Sussex was CC, Brighton 180 points and above, Manchester BBC, UWE was 180points as well but their BEng course is 280 points which is doable...but the other reason why im not really applying for direct course is im not sure whether i want to do mechanical or aerospace so i can decide after foundation year xD but maybe i will do mechanical and specialise in Aero. I also emailed them to ask whether after the foundation year you could be switched to the MEng course and they all said yes which is good cause i really want to do the MEng not just BEng xD It's got more advantages


If i feel comfortable i'll switch to Meng, i also like the sound of Aerospace too! I think its the best and most interesting field of engineering imo:smile:

see you there:tongue: thought about Nottingham? it's BBB and a lovely campus
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Original post by SALENTRAT
If i feel comfortable i'll switch to Meng, i also like the sound of Aerospace too! I think its the best and most interesting field of engineering imo:smile:

see you there:tongue: thought about Nottingham? it's BBB and a lovely campus


I wasn't allowed to apply to them :frown: they said its for people doing none science subjects only. Or only have one of maths or physics, but i can ask again since im only now doing 2 A-levels instead of 3. Im doing both maths and physics...so cant apply for their foundation year but it looked really nice from wat I saw! Aero is the best indeed :cool:
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