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an offer for Maths . updated on track today. didnt hear from the college again after the acknowledgement email in october.

but dunno if I will pick warwick or imperial. warwick seems more quiet tho. probably better environment for studying maths. any advice? thnx

Reply 1581

Krush

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believe in numbers

an offer for Maths . updated on track today. didnt hear from the college again after the acknowledgement email in october.

but dunno if I will pick warwick or imperial. warwick seems more quiet tho. probably better environment for studying maths. any advice? thnx

This is standard advice but when you visited both those unis, is there one you preferred? They both have excellent maths departments so it would be hard choosing one over the other in that respect. Take a look at the courses maybe: Warwick's degree has a much stronger focus in pure mathematics (analysis, geometry, topology) whilst Imperial's has more emphasis in its applied maths modules (namely mathematical physics). It's probably far too early for you to know which area of mathematics you are interested in but this may give you an idea.

Back in 2006 I had offer from both universities and chose Warwick. Warwick (Coventry) will certainly be quieter than Imperial (London), not sure if this has actually helped me perform better as I haven't studied in a big city and hence can't compare. However, Warwick's mathematics facilities are exceptionally good and I'm sure that has helped me in some way.

Reply 1582

fox_amro

12

v-zero

I got an offer on Wednesday for Maths (4-year MMath) but I'm pretty sure I'm going to go to Warwick or Bristol instead.... :s:

Why?

btw Breaking Bad is immense.

Reply 1583

v-zero

14

fox_amro

Why?

btw Breaking Bad is immense.

Breaking Bad is immense! Just started watching season 2. :biggrin:

:

I don't really like London, I have decided. It's splendid enough, but too much for me - I'm sick of working here, I want to get out.
I took a look at the Uni and the Maths department briefly today, from what I saw I wasn't very impressed with the building, or with the social groups I saw walking around... It's just not me. Private schooled London kids are so, so irritating. (I went to private school, but I'm from the country).

Reply 1584

Kattykins

FINALLY finally got my offer XD Hooray!! XD The waiting had been driving me mad!! Now just have to wait for August...

Reply 1585

Puck_1991

8

I'm still waiting. I've come to realize that probably means I won't get an offer (sniff)...

Reply 1586

Swayum

18

Kattykins

FINALLY finally got my offer XD Hooray!! XD The waiting had been driving me mad!! Now just have to wait for August...

Well done

. Will you be choosing Imperial as your firm then?

believe in numbers

an offer for Maths . updated on track today. didnt hear from the college again after the acknowledgement email in october.

Congrats. Can you post your details as requested in the first post? It's useful for other applicants.

v-zero

I got an offer on Wednesday for Maths (4-year MMath) but I'm pretty sure I'm going to go to Warwick or Bristol instead.... :s:

Congrats

. Can you post your details as requested in the first post? It's useful for other applicants.

Regarding Imperial vs Warwick though, lots of people choose to go to Warwick and I do think their course is better. If you prefer Warwick, then go for it :smile:

. Warwick's overall university reputation is probably less than Imperial's, but their maths reputation is equivalent, if not better.

Puck_1991

I'm still waiting. I've come to realize that probably means I won't get an offer (sniff)...

I really hope you get one :frown:

.

Reply 1587

believe in numbers

Krush

This is standard advice but when you visited both those unis, is there one you preferred? They both have excellent maths departments so it would be hard choosing one over the other in that respect. Take a look at the courses maybe: Warwick's degree has a much stronger focus in pure mathematics (analysis, geometry, topology) whilst Imperial's has more emphasis in its applied maths modules (namely mathematical physics). It's probably far too early for you to know which area of mathematics you are interested in but this may give you an idea.

Back in 2006 I had offer from both universities and chose Warwick. Warwick (Coventry) will certainly be quieter than Imperial (London), not sure if this has actually helped me perform better as I haven't studied in a big city and hence can't compare. However, Warwick's mathematics facilities are exceptionally good and I'm sure that has helped me in some way.

I like nice and quiet place then I can enjoy myself with friends in pubs lol. I dont think I will have enough money to stay in London, but I will wait a bit to decide.Thanks a lot for your reply.

Swayum

Regarding Imperial vs Warwick though, lots of people choose to go to Warwick and I do think their course is better. If you prefer Warwick, then go for it :smile:

. Warwick's overall university reputation is probably less than Imperial's, but their maths reputation is equivalent, if not better.

Thanks for your advice. The only thing worrying me is about the money I think. I would like to study a Maths master degree in another uni.

Course :Mathematics 2009
AS/equivalent subjects + grades:AAAA
Predicted/actual subjects + grades:AAAA
Other grades :s-smilie:

TEPI 1
Decision:conditional offer, AAA in M, FM and Physics 2 in STEP ( A in every maths module, but I ve already got Bs now lol)

Reply 1588

vivianzb

Is it necessary to send the january exam results to the college?

OR

Is it true that the results would be sent automatically to the college?

Reply 1589

v-zero

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Swayum

Congrats

. Can you post your details as requested in the first post? It's useful for other applicants.

Name: Tom
Course (deferred?): MMath, not deferred
GCSEs/equivalent:6A* 1A 2B
AS/equivalent subjects + grades:AAABB (M, FM, Phy, Hist, Chem)
Actual subjects + grades (A-level):AAAA 2 Merit (M, FM, Phy, Hist, STEP II, Maths AEA)
Decision: Unconditional

I bastardized your system slightly... :rolleyes:

Reply 1590

Kattykins

Swayum

Well done

. Will you be choosing Imperial as your firm then?

Yep!

So, if all goes well, looks like I'll be seeing you next year ^.^

Reply 1591

thepieofpie

7

Course (deferred?): Mathematics G103
GCSEs/equivalent: 6A*s, 1A, 3Bs, 2Cs
AS subjects + grades/equivalent: Chemistry - A, Maths - A, FMaths- A, Physics - A, CCW - C
Predicted/actual subjects + grades: Maths - A(completed), FMaths - A, Chemistry - A, Physics - A
Other grades (UKCAT/AEA/STEP etc): AEA - pending, STEP II + III - pending

I got the letter today saying I'll get an offer, I had given up hope! Will the offer be AAA?

Reply 1592

v-zero

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thepieofpie

Course (deferred?): Mathematics G103
GCSEs/equivalent: 6A*s, 1A, 3Bs, 2Cs
AS subjects + grades/equivalent: Chemistry - A, Maths - A, FMaths- A, Physics - A, CCW - C
Predicted/actual subjects + grades: Maths - A(completed), FMaths - A, Chemistry - A, Physics - A
Other grades (UKCAT/AEA/STEP etc): AEA - pending, STEP II + III - pending

I got the letter today saying I'll get an offer, I had given up hope! Will the offer be AAA?

Probably AAA with A in C1-C4 and FP1-FP3, or they may ask for an A in every single Maths module.... Or it may be just AAA with a 2 or a Merit.

Reply 1593

hoodle15

Course (deferred?): Medicine A100
GCSEs/equivalent: 9A*s, 1A
AS/equivalent subjects + grades: Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Critical Thinking AAAAA
Predicted/actual subjects + grades: Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Critical Thinking AAABA
Other grades (BMAT/AEA/STEP etc): BMAT
Decision: Conditional AAAC :woo:

omg i cant believe i got an offer from imperial!!!! :biggrin:

Reply 1594

jayshah31

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hoodle15

Course (deferred?): Medicine A100
GCSEs/equivalent: 9A*s, 1A
AS/equivalent subjects + grades: Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Critical Thinking AAAAA
Predicted/actual subjects + grades: Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Critical Thinking AAABA
Other grades (BMAT/AEA/STEP etc): BMAT
Decision: Conditional AAAC :woo:

omg i cant believe i got an offer from imperial!!!! :biggrin:

Well done!

Reply 1595

shortcake_x

hoodle15

Course (deferred?): Medicine A100
GCSEs/equivalent: 9A*s, 1A
AS/equivalent subjects + grades: Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Critical Thinking AAAAA
Predicted/actual subjects + grades: Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Critical Thinking AAABA
Other grades (BMAT/AEA/STEP etc): BMAT
Decision: Conditional AAAC :woo:

omg i cant believe i got an offer from imperial!!!! :biggrin:

haha this was my reaction :biggrin:

well done!

Reply 1596

hoodle15

shortcake_x

haha this was my reaction :biggrin:

well done!

thanks

!! congrats to you too :smile:

Reply 1597

Moronic Acid

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hoodle15

Course (deferred?): Medicine A100
GCSEs/equivalent: 9A*s, 1A
AS/equivalent subjects + grades: Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Critical Thinking AAAAA
Predicted/actual subjects + grades: Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Critical Thinking AAABA
Other grades (BMAT/AEA/STEP etc): BMAT
Decision: Conditional AAAC :woo: