Choices for Maths

I'm sitting A-Levels this year(Maths, Geog, History) and hoping to achive A*AA/A*A*A respectively. Anything can happen on the day though, so this is somewhat hypothetical assuming I get the grades I hope.

I'm also planning on taking a gap year to study FM.

My GCSEs are fairly average compared to the cohort, 87766665555.

I want to apply for UCL, KCL, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds probably. I also have ICL noted as a real aspirational but I think that's probably out of the question.

Are my choices hugely over-ambitious? I'm aware Maths isn't as competitive as other courses, but I think it's still pretty competitive. Eg. Imperial has a 14:1 applicationslace ratio.

Imperial is extremely competitive and along with most other students you will likely be rejected. I would give it a miss unless you drop UCL. Dont look at too many top London universities as they are very over subscribed and have high rejection rates. I suspect Kings will be fine and Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds will be as well. Have you thought of making a late application for this year it isnt too late. Have a look on ucas course search and filter on show courses with vacancies. There will probably be many good options available without you having to take a gap year for FM,

Thank you - I'll have a look at courses available now(I think Manchester are still available, so may well try there) and will consider whether to make an application there.

I have just done a quick check Bath, Birmingham, Exeter, Kings, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester are all currently showing vacancies. Some might require FM but others wont. You need to check who requires FM and apply to those that dont. I only went as far as Manchester. Ring each university you intend applying to as sometimes they are left on in error. Maths is generally not particularly an in subject at the moment unlike a few years ago,

Thank you so much, you didn't have to do that :-) - I'll ring them ASAP - I can't believe so many have vacancies to be honest.

Just be aware that some of these vacancies Doe Maths may be only for International applicants - mention if you are UK or International when you phone to check they are still taking applications. Remember that applications can close at no notice.

Thank you so much, you didn't have to do that :-) - I'll ring them ASAP - I can't believe so many have vacancies to be honest.