[law-bug]

A*A*A* predicted in economics, biology , geography, got a B at AS maths.

Durham Bsc Geography

However, not to sound up myself, but I have learned how to trade; I am consistently profiting and know how to make money- I trade daily charts on currency pairs and have put several thousand hours over the last 3 years into forex.

If I show them account statements showing my trading ability, along with a top degree, would that compensate for lack of mathematical aptitude? I am seriously passionate about trading, i'd put money on it that i'm more passionate about trading than 99% of the people on this thread.

[Hackett]

(Original post by law-bug)
A*A*A* predicted in economics, biology , geography, got a B at AS maths.

Durham Bsc Geography

However, not to sound up myself, but I have learned how to trade; I am consistently profiting and know how to make money- I trade daily charts on currency pairs and have put several thousand hours over the last 3 years into forex.

If I show them account statements showing my trading ability, along with a top degree, would that compensate for lack of mathematical aptitude? I am seriously passionate about trading, i'd put money on it that i'm more passionate about trading than 99% of the people on this thread.

You sure squirt?

[law-bug]

(Original post by Hackett)
You sure squirt?

You've no idea

[Hackett]

(Original post by law-bug)
You've no idea

hahah to be fair - I'm applying for Durham aswell, I wouldn't worry to much about the degree. Some areas of trading, i.e the more exotic products do require quantative degrees, but spot FX, vanilla equities etc. tend to be open to all degrees.

[law-bug]

(Original post by Hackett)
hahah to be fair - I'm applying for Durham aswell, I wouldn't worry to much about the degree. Some areas of trading, i.e the more exotic products do require quantative degrees, but spot FX, vanilla equities etc. tend to be open to all degrees.

Agree entirely; maths is probably needed for very short term day trading but my style is like, 5 trades a month

[fargo89]

(Original post by law-bug)
A*A*A* predicted in economics, biology , geography, got a B at AS maths.

Durham Bsc Geography

However, not to sound up myself, but I have learned how to trade; I am consistently profiting and know how to make money- I trade daily charts on currency pairs and have put several thousand hours over the last 3 years into forex.

If I show them account statements showing my trading ability, along with a top degree, would that compensate for lack of mathematical aptitude? I am seriously passionate about trading, i'd put money on it that i'm more passionate about trading than 99% of the people on this thread.

In the grand scheme of things, that's not a top degree. But its doable, especially if you reign in the ego

[AndersonsBentFoot]

(Original post by law-bug)
A*A*A* predicted in economics, biology , geography, got a B at AS maths.

Durham Bsc Geography

However, not to sound up myself, but I have learned how to trade; I am consistently profiting and know how to make money- I trade daily charts on currency pairs and have put several thousand hours over the last 3 years into forex.

If I show them account statements showing my trading ability, along with a top degree, would that compensate for lack of mathematical aptitude? I am seriously passionate about trading, i'd put money on it that i'm more passionate about trading than 99% of the people on this thread.

lol

Dont you worry, they'll grill the **** out of you in interviews if you told them all of that. No need for proof, just answer their questions and you'll be fine

Why Geography then?

[mcfc2009]

Is A B.A in Economics and Politics from Nottingham University, good enough? or would you advise to do a masters at a top 6 uni?

[The_Don_123]

(Original post by mcfc2009)
Is A B.A in Economics and Politics from Nottingham University, good enough? or would you advise to do a masters at a top 6 uni?

Decide about the masters when you get to the later stages of your degree. I assume you are applying/just started? If so, focus on Spring Weeks/Summer Internships/Making some contacts and if you find at the end of your degree you haven't made it yet, then consider applying for a masters at a top 6.

Nottingham is a pretty decent uni though and probably a "semi-target" so you could be in a worse position!

[mcfc2009]

where is the best palce you would say to do a masters in the U.K? Oxford?

[The_Don_123]

(Original post by mcfc2009)
where is the best palce you would say to do a masters in the U.K? Oxford?

Depends on a lot of things, obviously Oxbridge will put you in a good position, but some people prefer the London unis (LSE,Imperial,UCL) as they are in the city and can give good networking opportunities. Also, Warwick is a good one to consider.

But you would have to check which uni has the masters that you want to study and make sure you like the place before handing over a large sum of money and a year+ of your life.

[KLL]

(Original post by mcfc2009)
Is A B.A in Economics and Politics from Nottingham University, good enough? or would you advise to do a masters at a top 6 uni?

Yes. You just need to make sure you are good enough.
If you get an offer when you graduate, you're good enough. If you don't then do a masters.

[fletchdd02]

Hello guy's.

I got 4A* 6A 1B at GCSE and i'm studying biology, chemistry, maths and economics at AS.

I'm just wondering what kind of degree's IB/consultancy would look for and what grade requirements are?

Just as much info as you can give me please

[fargo89]

(Original post by fletchdd02)
Hello guy's.

I got 4A* 6A 1B at GCSE and i'm studying biology, chemistry, maths and economics at AS.

I'm just wondering what kind of degree's IB/consultancy would look for and what grade requirements are?

Just as much info as you can give me please

Well medicine is probably not going to cut it...

[KLL]

(Original post by fargo89)
Well medicine is probably not going to cut it...

why not?

[fletchdd02]

(Original post by fargo89)
Well medicine is probably not going to cut it...

I'm looking at options,

Anyway, many business jobs favour a medicine degree because it requires 2 of the hardest A levels to enter the course, all applicants will have 3 As plus tonnes of EC's and voluntary work. Furthermore, it deals with many different people in different environments, extremely stressful environment.

[BigFudamental]

(Original post by fletchdd02)
I'm looking at options,

Anyway, many business jobs favour a medicine degree because it requires 2 of the hardest A levels to enter the course, all applicants will have 3 As plus tonnes of EC's and voluntary work. Furthermore, it deals with many different people in different environments, extremely stressful environment.

That's rubbish anyway. Plenty of medics work in IB/Consulting. Though it's probably not the easiest degree to do just to get into those fields.

[fletchdd02]

(Original post by BigFudamental)
That's rubbish anyway. Plenty of medics work in IB/Consulting. Though it's probably not the easiest degree to do just to get into those fields.

I know it's not,

It's a very versatile degree though.

[AndersonsBentFoot]

(Original post by fletchdd02)
I know it's not,

It's a very versatile degree though.

be perpared for the inevitable questions in interview regarding degree choice though

[fletchdd02]

(Original post by AndersonsBentFoot)
be perpared for the inevitable questions in interview regarding degree choice though

Yeah, I think people have got the wrong end of the stick here.

I was on here looking at other degree choices to medicine, suitable for IB.

I am not planning on pursuing IB if I am lucky enough to get into medicine.