Official Unofficial Computer Science 2016 applicants

Yep, C# is very similar, almost identical to java so its not too much of a challenge if you know java.

If applying please state your:
Name - Ali
A2 Subjects Predicted Grades: A*A*A (Maths, Further Maths, Physics respectively)
AS Subjects Grades - AABBC (Maths, Physics, Computing, ICT, Economics, respectively. ICT done alongside GCSE's)
GCSE's Grades - 1A*, 5A, 3B, 1C, A in FSMQ Additional Maths.
Extra Curricular - Freestyle Football, extremely passionate about it. Used to love football, didn't have a happy ending.
Programming languages you know and to what level - Pascal, only AS Computing and a bit more >.>
Uni's Chosen: (Need to get rid of one of the last 3)
Cambridge [A*A*A] (know I won't get in but why not apply and pray for that 0.00001% chance?)
Imperial [A*AA]
UCL [A*AA]
Durham [AAA]
Bath [A*AB or AAA]
King's [AAB]

Does anyone have any advice as which university to get rid of from Durham, Bath and King's, in terms of employability and reputation only.

Are you doing A-level FM in a year? Also, what was your best 3 average UMS? Anything less than 85-88% is probably not going to result in an interview for Cam.

I'd keep KCL as a safe option and get rid of Durham, just because the course I feel isn't as flexible as other courses but it's your decision. On the other hand, you may end up choosing to get rid of KCL because you already have 2 London unis.


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Thanks for the reply,

Maths: 277/300 (really disappointed with C2 and M1)
Physics: 266/300
Computing: 141/200

The average of the percentages is 83.3. I'm not sure if I should include ICT in the calculations although it would bump it (insignificantly) to 85.3. It is worth noting that, as you asked, I have NOT done AS Further Maths, which would have significantly boosted my UMS. (70.5% vs an expected of 90+%) Yes, I am doing the full A Level in 1 year. Do you think that would be taken into consideration when considering UMS?

Maths UMS is solid, but the other 2 are lagging behind quite considerably - especially Computing. If I'm perfectly honest, I wouldn't recommend applying to Cam with a UMS average of 83%, there are just too many applicants with 90%+ that an interview would seem unlikely. Unless of course there were some mitigating circumstances behind the lower UMS.

If you're ok with prepping for the MAT, Oxford might be a better bet.

I think they only use the UMS you have in hand to create their ranking, so no I don't think A-level FM would be taken into account for UMS calculations.

When in doubt, just call up the admissions team and state your case, they're always the best port of call.

I haven't completed C3 or C4 and my Maths teacher strongly discouraged me from doing the MAT for this reason, as well as due to the fact that he said I would need several months of preparation and 2 months weren't enough (I asked him in September). I mean I could still try to do it but I don't think I would be able to. I'm extremely confused at this point :/

Also, what I meant to say is do you think they will only take into account the best two subjects I've done given that I haven't done an AS in the third?

Just did a quick calculation and your best 3 is actually above 85% so I'd give it a shot anyway.

Extra Curricular - Radio presenting, voice acting, owning a business (which involved developing an intuitive website), DofE award holder and charity activist (raised £800 with a 24 hour radio show for Teenage Cancer Trust).(

Thank you so much, I felt so shattered because I was expecting really high in Economics (got an A in every test and mocks, expected 85% easily and then came out with a C). Really man, it means a lot I don't expect to get in but at least knowing I'm not automatically ruled out is something.

There's a thread run by an admission tutor from cambridge where you can ask questions about your specific circumstances. I did myself and got answers specific to me. If you want, post all your results there to get advice. The thread is called 'Ask an Admissions Tutor VIII - 28 September - 2 October'.
Good luck!

Haha doesn't the title itself say 2nd october? xD

Are most people on this thread applying for a course with industrial experience? I'm a bit unsure but I've been advised to apply for it anyway since it's easier to get out of it than it is to 'opt in' once you've started uni.

Whilst the experience will obviously be beneficial, I can't help but think I'd get the same out of a summer internship which would come with much less hassle.

I don't, I prefer to finish a year earlier and get a job with a possibly higher salary. Also, I may not be able to get back to 'study mood' after the year finishes. If you do want to go for it, check whether you still have to pay tuition fees for that year.

Are most people on this thread applying for a course with industrial experience? I'm a bit unsure but I've been advised to apply for it anyway since it's easier to get out of it than it is to 'opt in' once you've started uni.

Whilst the experience will obviously be beneficial, I can't help but think I'd get the same out of a summer internship which would come with much less hassle.

Tuition drops to £1250 or so for anyone on a year abroad or a year in industry.

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Is it the same for all universities? I thought for example that manchester asked for more, though I haven't bothered checking thoroughly tbh haha

Is it the same for all universities? I thought for example that manchester asked for more, though I haven't bothered checking thoroughly tbh haha