2023 Computer Science Applicants Threads

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Course: Computer Science BEng (Computer Science with Management for KCL)
What universities are you thinking of: Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, KCL, Edinburgh
Any achieved AS exam grades: Took 9MA0 A-Level Math exam at the end of the y12: A* / Physics: A / Computer Science: A
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades: Mathematics A*(Achieved) / Further Math: A* / CS: A* / Physics A*
GCSE/iGCSE grades: A*A*A*9999977
Extra curriculars: Volunteering, MUN, etc

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hello ,will it be consider waste of time if i apply for Imperial without a further maths or cs

Course: Computer Science BEng (Computer Science with Management for KCL)
What universities are you thinking of: Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, KCL, Edinburgh
Any achieved AS exam grades: Took 9MA0 A-Level Math exam at the end of the y12: A* / Physics: A / Computer Science: A
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades: Mathematics A*(Achieved) / Further Math: A* / CS: A* / Physics A*
GCSE/iGCSE grades: A*A*A*9999977
Extra curriculars: Volunteering, MUN, etc

Gl

hello
for a levels I chose maths, computer science and french + cs related epq
do you think i will be disadvantaged for not choosing physics or further maths or doing either of these as a fourth a level

If you want to go to a top tier uni such as oxbridge, imperial or ucl, you should definitely do further maths. Most applicants for those unis tend to do further maths as one of their a-levels, and in my opinion most unis prefer a high mark in further maths than any other subjects. Physics is great too, but in my opinion if you have to choose one between physics and further maths I’d choose further maths since it’s what unis want in my opinion and I felt that further maths is easier than physics. Good luck with your application!

Ok thanks a lot
Will I be disadvantaged without either of these?

I can’t say you’ll be disadvantaged, but I’m sure for the top tier unis doing further maths is a huge advantage. Literally every student in a top tier uni did further maths for their a-levels. I really recommend you to do further maths if you have the urge to do it.

Hello
I recently bought two cs related books
Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions Paperback – 6 April 2017 and Code: The Hidden Language Hardcover – 1 Oct. 1999
do you think it will be good to talk about on personal statement?
im in year 12
thanks

I’d say those are great!

In fact, you can probably mention any books you read that are related to STEM is some way (so not necessarily about computer science).

Books are a great way to show you’ve invested time to learn beyond any school curriculum out of your own initiative.

They can give you ideas for things to discuss, so they’re a good way to start new paragraphs and provide evidence of your interest in one go…. “I was keen to explore __ so I read __ which introduced me to the topic and…”

Are you applying to study Computer Science at University in 2023? Then this is the place for you!

Post below with details about your...

Course:
What universities are you thinking of:
Any achieved AS exam grades:
A level / BTEC/ IB / Higher predicted grades:
GCSE/iGCSE grades:
Extra curriculars:

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You can find a big list of all the other applicant threads here as well as subject applicant threads here :
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7253776

StrawberryDreams Can you add this to Computer Science Applicants Threads? Thank you