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STEP Prep Thread 2016 (Mark. II)

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Original post by Geraer100
Yeah, that was actually mentioned in the exam reports!:smile:

Pd: one thing about TSR, do you know why sometimes TSR just stopped you posting a message or replying?
It just happened to an account that I had.


ldk
Original post by EricPiphany
ldk


Okay thanks!
Original post by Insight314
How is your son doing? Is he ready for uni life? :smile:


He is doing well. I think he is looking forward to the fall -- a little nervous about the weather and the super short days. (We are from the South and used to a lot of sunlight!)
Original post by Geraer100
Okay, thanks

Hahaha it is a lovely question, but only the first parts:biggrin:
Yeah, the last part is a bit confusing, although it can be done without understanding the theory behind it.


Thing is, the first parts were easy, yes, but the last part was just as easy since you didn't actually need to prove anything (I would think according to the wording of the question). But then again the wording has been completely misleading like that before (III 2012 Q8) so idk.
Original post by sweeneyrod
At least if you've tried STEP you'll smash NatSci maths (at least that's my hope if I fail III).


Yeah exactly, I do hope the maths is somewhat interesting though :biggrin:
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Original post by Insight314
I think cogito posted one of you scroll down on that thread. Not 100% sure though.


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Original post by Geraer100
Yeah thanks! actually there are one for step ii and step iii. :biggrin:


Krollo and I only made them for STEP I and II, we kept meaning to get around to doing III but kinda slipped our minds....
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Original post by Vesniep
@Insight @physicsmaths @Zacken @EnglishMuon @gasfxekl @EricPiphany @Duke Glacia @Krollo @16Characters....


can't think of others please don't take the 2015 papers alone , we should it all together. I suggest a week or so before the real thing ,is that ok to most of you ? Please confirm.
Ignore this post if you have already set up a date (just let me know).


yeah sure, sometime later next week would be good for me. When were/others thinking of?
Yeh cnt bothered to do II 14 today siz guys. Was running late and i need to go somewhere soon. Will try do it tmmrw morn.


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Hi, I have made a Maths app for discussing STEP and the latter at http://app.bubblemaths.com/ it's a live chat and there's no sign up process. Thanks!
Original post by Zacken
Krollo and I only made them for STEP I and II, we kept meaning to get around to doing III but kinda slipped our minds....


Hahaha, that's really useful! But it must be taken you quite long. So thanks!!:smile:
Original post by IrrationalRoot
Thing is, the first parts were easy, yes, but the last part was just as easy since you didn't actually need to prove anything (I would think according to the wording of the question). But then again the wording has been completely misleading like that before (III 2012 Q8) so idk.


Yeah, I agree but when you get the last answer, you are just wondering if you have done the question correct or not. But well the question was not quite difficult in general. :smile:
Original post by Insight314
Yeah I am doing them like that as well. Might do STEP I on 11/06 and II on 12/06 unless you are all doing it on 11 then I can do II on 11/06 and chill time with I on 12/06.


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Oh well most of you sit Step I that week so it makes sense to first do step I on saturday and then step ii on sunday.
That's better
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Do you have any idea how common it is to be accepted to Cambridge with 2,1 in II and III respectively? That's what I got in my most recent mock and I'm a little worried haha

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@EricPiphany
Just finished the paper ... and I have to admit it was awful (one of my worst mocks)
Solved : 4(nice),5(did a mistake in the start so I'd lose all accuracy marks),6(nice),7(quiet nice),12(very nice and easy) and 2i (ii was too messy for me). I panicked a lot in this mock and could not concentrate . I'm now sad , cause grade boundaries were very high and I didn't enjoy it that much , I think it would be better if I chose more applied maths (that's what I normally do , I just lost control of what was going on after a point)
So I guess I got like 95 idk (either a very low S or a very high 1)
how about you ?
send me your work.
I'll send you mine later (btw how many pages can we upload ? Mine was 11 pages ).

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Original post by fa991
Do you have any idea how common it is to be accepted to Cambridge with 2,1 in II and III respectively? That's what I got in my most recent mock and I'm a little worried haha

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I think they accept you if you get (2,S) (S,2) but I'm not that sure about (2,1) tbh , they might accept you they might not idk
Original post by Vesniep
I think they accept you if you get (2,S) (S,2) but I'm not that sure about (2,1) tbh , they might accept you they might not idk


They even accept with 2,2 if it is very high and only a few marks off Grade 1. It depends a lot on that and they also treat applications at individual base, so if you have missed your STEP offer, they still look at interview scores, personal statement, reference, extenuating circumstances (no help in STEP from school) and all that. He knows this, his question is how OFTEN they accept people with less than a 1. There was a statistics of STEP grades against acceptances somewhere here but I can't find it.

This question should be asked in the Cambridge offer-holders thread though, at least jneill can answer him there.


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Original post by Vesniep
@EricPiphany
Just finished the paper ... and I have to admit it was awful (one of my worst mocks)
Solved : 4(nice),5(did a mistake in the start so I'd lose all accuracy marks),6(nice),7(quiet nice),12(very nice and easy) and 2i (ii was too messy for me). I panicked a lot in this mock and could not concentrate . I'm now sad , cause grade boundaries were very high and I didn't enjoy it that much , I think it would be better if I chose more applied maths (that's what I normally do , I just lost control of what was going on after a point)
So I guess I got like 95 idk (either a very low S or a very high 1)
how about you ?
send me your work.
I'll send you mine later (btw how many pages can we upload ? Mine was 11 pages ).

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Are you greek


Are you female


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Original post by fa991
Do you have any idea how common it is to be accepted to Cambridge with 2,1 in II and III respectively? That's what I got in my most recent mock and I'm a little worried haha

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https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/312501/response/770528/attach/2/FOI%202016%2040%20Johal%20response%20letter%20and%20data.pdf



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Are you greek


yes

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