Resitting A-level Math + Picking Up Further Math For Computer Science Uni

Just received my results and unfortunately I missed my offer to study Computer Science which was A*/ A*/ A. I ended up receiving A*/ A/ A without an A* in math. I have decided that I do not want to enter clearing and want to take a gap year instead. I was thinking of resitting A level Math to get it to an A* and also picking up further math to strengthen my application (and hopefully sit both exams next year).

I wanted to know how much of a disadvantage I would be at for resitting Maths. I am thinking of applying to Imperial, Warwick, UCL and two other unis im currently undecided on but I want them to be ones I already meet the conditions for (All for Computer Science). Any chance anyone has gotten into any of these courses whilst resitting A-Levels (especially Maths)?

I also want to know whether or not it would make much of a difference applying with 3A*s and an A instead of 4A*s as I am planning to not resit Computer Science which I got an A in, should I be considering this?

What a shame. I’m so sorry that you missed out, especially as you got really good grades. What did you get your A* in?
It is a really good idea to strengthen your application by picking up further maths. Whether or not you resit maths/CS depends upon whether you think you just missed out and with a good effort can get the A*, or whether it is a long shot?

how much of a disadvantage I would be at for resitting Maths. I am thinking of applying to Imperial, Warwick, UCL

You need to contact each of the Unis you are intending to apply for and check that they will accept A level resits.

Btw, Bath has no problem with resits, and neither does Bristol.

Just received my results and unfortunately I missed my offer to study Computer Science which was A*/ A*/ A. I ended up receiving A*/ A/ A without an A* in math. I have decided that I do not want to enter clearing and want to take a gap year instead. I was thinking of resitting A level Math to get it to an A* and also picking up further math to strengthen my application (and hopefully sit both exams next year).

I wanted to know how much of a disadvantage I would be at for resitting Maths. I am thinking of applying to Imperial, Warwick, UCL and two other unis im currently undecided on but I want them to be ones I already meet the conditions for (All for Computer Science). Any chance anyone has gotten into any of these courses whilst resitting A-Levels (especially Maths)?

I also want to know whether or not it would make much of a difference applying with 3A*s and an A instead of 4A*s as I am planning to not resit Computer Science which I got an A in, should I be considering this?

Hey I’m also I’m a similar position but slightly worse I got A*AB with a B in physics and applying for engineering. I’m going to resit physics this year and take up further maths.
Do u know if I applying to imperial and UCL without the required grades would be an instant rejection or would you at least get a chance at the entrance exam or imperial if the predicted grades are enough

So I called up UCL and UCL dont allow resits for some subjects but I was lucky that they dont for Computer Science. However, the person on the phone said I should make sure other parts of my application are rlly gd. I called and emailed imperial and they said they allow resits and I won't be disaadvantaged.

I still think tho id be at a disadvantage for all the places I apply to as I imagine if I was compared to a similar student who isn't retaking A-level Maths theyd probably want to pick that student over me. You should try and check if the same will apply for engineering as I asked for Computer Science, hopefully it should be fine as they are in the same department/faculty at both unis.

Where else are thinking of applying to if you dont mind me asking?

Bath, Bristol and I’m unsure of a third. Im also not sure I’ll put down both Imperial and UCL. Others I’m thinking of are Warwick and Durham as they were in clearing this year and maybe Exeter as a safety. Bristol is also relatively safe as I have the grades for their engineering mathematics course. Most others are A*AA while that course is A*AB

Ah ok those are good options, I'm also thinking about Bath, Durham and Warwick. I'm not sure abt Warwick tho as I heard they dont like resits but I need to check that.

Yh I’m not sure about Warwick either and that is probably the place I’m considering least as I’m not too knowledgeable about their engineering course.

I also just got a reply from UCL and they said my application would be considered if I am predicated an A in my physics resit and wouldn’t be at a disadvantage and it would be my first time resitting, they said if I had to resit more than once then I would be at a disadvantage.