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Is the AEA worth anything?

Hi! Looking around is the AEA worth anything?? I was thinking of sitting it alongside my A Level in Maths... Is it a good idea?
Original post by SpencerJ
Hi! Looking around is the AEA worth anything?? I was thinking of sitting it alongside my A Level in Maths... Is it a good idea?


STEP over AEA
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Original post by GreenOut
STEP over AEA


Okay, It's the last year for the AEA (Next year)? So take a shot at both STEP and AEA?
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Original post by SpencerJ
Hi! Looking around is the AEA worth anything?? I was thinking of sitting it alongside my A Level in Maths... Is it a good idea?


It's a good test of your mathematical ability, unlike modular A levels, so you get more of a challenge.
It gives you good extension work on Core material if you're not into applied maths
Some unis include it as part of an offer.
Unlike STEP it's an actual qualification (STEP is only an entrance exam) so you can stick it on your CV etc.

It's entirely up to you and how your workload is balanced, whether you have a uni offer where it would help, etc.

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