2023 Engineering applicants
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Original post by rfrost
MOOCs & virtual/non-virtual work experiences are great as you can talk about what you gained from them. 1 or 2 books is fine as long as you can explain what you learnt from them and what they led you to do. The robotics competition is a fantastic thing to include since ur applying engineering knowledge, and great to link to avionics/control systems.
Stuff like tutoring and volunteering is ok, though Imperial (and the others) will likely not care too much - Engineering departments tend to only care about engineering related things. PS's tend to matter slightly less in your application than in humanities, your grades (especially in maths, further maths and physics) matter a bit more. In addition to this, there will be an admissions test for Imperial so that will count quite a bit for that.
Stuff like tutoring and volunteering is ok, though Imperial (and the others) will likely not care too much - Engineering departments tend to only care about engineering related things. PS's tend to matter slightly less in your application than in humanities, your grades (especially in maths, further maths and physics) matter a bit more. In addition to this, there will be an admissions test for Imperial so that will count quite a bit for that.
This gives me an idea of what to talk about more when it comes to my personal statement. I was worried since I didn’t haven’t much irl volunteering or work exp, but this helps me a lot. Thank you!
What discipline(s)/areas of engineering are you applying for: Mechanical Engineering
What universities are you thinking of: Leeds, Sheffield, Lancaster, Exeter, Birmingham
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades: A*AB (Bio,Chem, Maths)
GCSE grades: 9999999998
What universities are you thinking of: Leeds, Sheffield, Lancaster, Exeter, Birmingham
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades: A*AB (Bio,Chem, Maths)
GCSE grades: 9999999998
Original post by rfrost
What discipline(s)/areas of engineering are you applying for: Aerospace
What universities are you thinking of: Cambridge, Bristol, Southampton, Sheffield, Imperial
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades: A-levels 4 A*s + A* EPQ
GCSE grades: 12 9s
Extra curriculars: robotics, cycling, debating
What universities are you thinking of: Cambridge, Bristol, Southampton, Sheffield, Imperial
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades: A-levels 4 A*s + A* EPQ
GCSE grades: 12 9s
Extra curriculars: robotics, cycling, debating
have you heard from Bristol yet?
No UCL don't offer aero or aeronautical unfortunately, the only Russel groups you will find in London that offer aero are Queen Mary and Imperial college
Original post by rfrost
Does UCL do Aerospace Engineering? I couldn't find the course on their website?
Original post by sonic_speedbird
What discipline(s)/areas of engineering are you applying for:
Aerospace(preferably) or Mechanical Engineering
What universities are you thinking of: Cambridge, Imperial College, UCL, Bristol, Bath
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades: A Level A*A*A*A (Maths, FM, Physics, CompSci)
GCSE grades: 999988877A
Extra curriculars: EPQ about commercial supersonic aircraft, leading team of nearby school in Greenpower Challenge, Virtual Work Experience with Airbus
Aerospace(preferably) or Mechanical Engineering
What universities are you thinking of: Cambridge, Imperial College, UCL, Bristol, Bath
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades: A Level A*A*A*A (Maths, FM, Physics, CompSci)
GCSE grades: 999988877A
Extra curriculars: EPQ about commercial supersonic aircraft, leading team of nearby school in Greenpower Challenge, Virtual Work Experience with Airbus
hey have you heard from Bristol yet?
Original post by dh.101
have you heard from Bristol yet?
yh i got an offer on the 17th October
What discipline(s)/areas of engineering are you applying for: Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering
What universities are you thinking of: Queen Mary University of London, UCL, Bristol, Manchester and King’s College
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades: A*AB
GCSE grades: 2 A*, 4 A, and 3 B’s
Extra curriculars: Model UN, Engineering summer programme at UCL, involvement in organising school events and activities, like conferences.
What universities are you thinking of: Queen Mary University of London, UCL, Bristol, Manchester and King’s College
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades: A*AB
GCSE grades: 2 A*, 4 A, and 3 B’s
Extra curriculars: Model UN, Engineering summer programme at UCL, involvement in organising school events and activities, like conferences.
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Did you apply for aerospace or mechanical
I applied for aero with 3a*s in chem physics and maths, I applied on the 11th and they put me on hold.. starting to get worried
I applied for aero with 3a*s in chem physics and maths, I applied on the 11th and they put me on hold.. starting to get worried
Original post by rfrost
yh i got an offer on the 17th October
Original post by dh.101
Did you apply for aerospace or mechanical
I applied for aero with 3a*s in chem physics and maths, I applied on the 11th and they put me on hold.. starting to get worried
I applied for aero with 3a*s in chem physics and maths, I applied on the 11th and they put me on hold.. starting to get worried
aerospace, did u apply on the 11th of october? hold doesn't mean a rejection, so many people get put on hold then get given an offer. They're just waiting till the UCAS january deadline
What discipline(s)/areas of engineering are you applying for: Biomedical Engineering
What universities are you thinking of: Imperial, UCL, KCL, QMUL (5th choice = Medical Physics at UCL)
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades: 3A* in maths, chemistry, physics
GCSE grades: 99999999988
Extracurricular: Prefect, member of Wellbeing team, cricket
My application was submitted on Fri 16/12/22.
Conditional offers from: UCL (both medical physics and biomedical engineering, both AAA), KCL (AAB), QMUL (AAB)
Just waiting to hear from imperial now.
What universities are you thinking of: Imperial, UCL, KCL, QMUL (5th choice = Medical Physics at UCL)
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades: 3A* in maths, chemistry, physics
GCSE grades: 99999999988
Extracurricular: Prefect, member of Wellbeing team, cricket
My application was submitted on Fri 16/12/22.
Conditional offers from: UCL (both medical physics and biomedical engineering, both AAA), KCL (AAB), QMUL (AAB)
Just waiting to hear from imperial now.
Did you apply for the MEng programme or BEng programme? and yep sorry forgot to mention, submitted on 11th October. I just checked and they put me on hold on the 18th October. Do you know others within aerospace who have also been put on hold? Deadline is tomorrow too.. hope to hear from them soon then
Original post by rfrost
aerospace, did u apply on the 11th of october? hold doesn't mean a rejection, so many people get put on hold then get given an offer. They're just waiting till the UCAS january deadline
Original post by dh.101
Did you apply for aerospace or mechanical
I applied for aero with 3a*s in chem physics and maths, I applied on the 11th and they put me on hold.. starting to get worried
I applied for aero with 3a*s in chem physics and maths, I applied on the 11th and they put me on hold.. starting to get worried
Hey, where did you apply may I ask?
Hey
I applied to Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol, Sheffield and Birmingham
I have offers from all for aerospace engineering but haven't heard from Bristol yet.
I applied to Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol, Sheffield and Birmingham
I have offers from all for aerospace engineering but haven't heard from Bristol yet.
Original post by Murat2005
Hey, where did you apply may I ask?
Original post by CallumD_25
Hi, I was trying to look for courses which start of general and specialise later. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Thanks
Scottish unis are good for that. For engineering you would probably choose Glasgow, Edinburgh, Strathclyde or Heriott Watt
Applying aero and/or mech at Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Strathclyde and Robert Gordon.
Studying Higher Maths, English, Physics, Chem and engineering science - all predicted A's apart from English at B.
Nat 5 - All A's in Maths, Music, Modern Studies, English, Physics, chemistry and engineering. Also Got an A in higher music last year.
Extra curriculars - Grade 7 piano, studying for grade 8. Play Rugby at a decent level. Volunteering for a CIC.
Studying Higher Maths, English, Physics, Chem and engineering science - all predicted A's apart from English at B.
Nat 5 - All A's in Maths, Music, Modern Studies, English, Physics, chemistry and engineering. Also Got an A in higher music last year.
Extra curriculars - Grade 7 piano, studying for grade 8. Play Rugby at a decent level. Volunteering for a CIC.
Anyone got anything from Bath yet for Aero?
Original post by Stickerless
Anyone got anything from Bath yet for Aero?
No nothing yet. The only aero offer I have heard of is a contextual one. Did you get the email saying you may well not hear until March/April?
Original post by hera5
No nothing yet. The only aero offer I have heard of is a contextual one. Did you get the email saying you may well not hear until March/April?
Yup I got that email too. I guess there's no point worrying until then.
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