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A* for FM?

Dear fellow TSRers

I was wondering if I have to achieve an A* in GCSE mathematics in order to purse A level further mathematics. I would like to apply for mechanical engineering at a top university ( Cambridge or imperial college). The A levels I've chosen are mathematics, further mathematics,physics,chemistry and electronics. However I fear I may have got about 75% (an A) in the gcse maths exam (I made some stupid mistakes). I am very fond of maths and I wish to study it further. Can a student with an A grade at GCSE take FM?

Sorry for the for the long post. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Reply 1
Depends on your college. The one I'm going to only requires an A for further maths but yours could be different

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Reply 2
Original post by MattMc
Depends on your college. The one I'm going to only requires an A for further maths but yours could be different

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What mark would you consider a high A?
Reply 3
Depends on your exam board? For edexcel I would say ~150 although on paper it won't say high A so whether you are 1 mark into an A or 1 mark from an A* it's the same to your college

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