'Further maths is highly disirable'
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'Further maths is highly disirable'what are the chances of getting into unis such as LSE which say that further maths is highly desirable - i want to know whether it is worth applying to a uni without further maths?? what are the chances of getting in
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Re: 'Further maths is highly disirable'I think it depends on the uni. This is Warwick's view.
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Re: 'Further maths is highly disirable'Strong subjects are always a +. In general, if you do Further maths you will be one step ahead. This is a very very strong and difficult subject, strong because universities like it even if you do something not connected to maths. However if you find single maths challenging don't even think about Double Maths.(Original post by JanaT)
what are the chances of getting into unis such as LSE which say that further maths is highly desirable - i want to know whether it is worth applying to a uni without further maths?? what are the chances of getting in
The perfect combination for me is double maths + physics - I think it will get you into most universities (provided you have A's or whatever they're asking for) with the major you want, in this case economics. -
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Re: 'Further maths is highly disirable'my school is very slect about who they allow to do further maths bacause theyare a grammer school - i am considering taking it externally but im a bit usure if i will be able to cope with 6 alevels - +get a decent grade(Original post by βored)
If your school doesn't offer it then you have a better chance of getting in without it, rather than at a school which does offer it. -
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Re: 'Further maths is highly disirable'LSE - So many applicants with it (and they don't interview) you would be insane to apply without it.
Cambridge - Obviously need it.
Warwick - will ease the pressure of doing a 2,2 for STEP (though I now believe they will accept a distinction in the AEA wtf)
Advice - LSE get's so many applicants (esp overseas) that applying without further maths is not reccomended - however, you could mention in your personal statement that you are self teaching the PURE modules only - or something like that. If not - and you think you can - take it up on your time. -
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Re: 'Further maths is highly disirable'Huh? Warwick's standard maths offer is either a single grade 2 in any STEP paper, or an AEA merit.(Original post by DeanK2)
Warwick - will ease the pressure of doing a 2,2 for STEP (though I now believe they will accept a distinction in the AEA wtf)
No. You can get in if your school doesn't offer it.Cambridge - Obviously need it. -
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Re: 'Further maths is highly disirable'There were talks of asking for a 2 2 if an applicant only had single maths (for this year). If they want to compete with Oxford or Imperial they really need to start demmanding tougher (but by no means impossible) entry requirements.
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Re: 'Further maths is highly disirable'Entry requirements have gradually increased throughout the years, and this year they made STEP/AEA compulsory for all applicants (which wasn't the case last year, applicants could get in through the AAAA M+FM offer). Neither Imperial nor Oxford make it compulsory. In 2007, Cambridge mathmos had an average A-level tariff of 565 UCAS points followed by both Warwick and Oxford with 533 points and then Imperial with 498 points.(Original post by DeanK2)
There were talks of asking for a 2 2 if an applicant only had single maths (for this year). If they want to compete with Oxford or Imperial they really need to start demmanding tougher (but by no means impossible) entry requirements. -
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Re: 'Further maths is highly disirable'Cambridge - Average 548 Ucas points
Oxford - 528
Durham - 522
Warwick - 513
Imperial - 499
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Re: 'Further maths is highly disirable'What happens if you write on your personal statement that you are currently self teaching AS FM.. will their offer show that they want it (if you get an offer). Because I've only seen offers from unis with 3levels written
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Re: 'Further maths is highly disirable'Is that high or pedantic? I dont think getting As in every module is an indication of mathematical ability. STEP is better.(Original post by DeanK2)
Imperial have the 2nd highest entry - A's in all modules with no resits. -
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Re: 'Further maths is highly disirable'Agreed. If they want the best, they need to test them with challenging paper(Original post by silent ninja)
Is that high or pedantic? I dont think getting As in every module is an indication of mathematical ability. STEP is better.
