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Where are planning on firming?

sorry, english is my second language and i am not sure what does firming mean but if you are talking about which of the unis i'll pick: 1st choice oxford
2nd: imperial or st andrews

Reply 21

Holly Huddleston

Original post by Snufkin

University choices:
What subject(s) are currently studying?:
Predicted A2 grades:
AS grades:
GCSE grades:
Why Physics?

University Choices
Queens University Belfast:
Bsc Physics
Msci Physics
Msci Theoretical physics
Durham: Theoretical physics Msci
UCLAN: Bsc Physics

Currently Studying Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Music

Predicted A2: A*A*A*A
AS grades: AAAA
GCSE: 9A*s 2A’s

Why physics?: have absolutely loved it for years. I did GCSE Astronomy in an extracurricular club and now help to teach it and it’s been so enjoyable that I couldn’t not do physics at university. I’ve never been bored in a physics class

Reply 22

HertsExRep

For anyone interested: in the University of Hertfordshire forum there is a Physics Applicants 2018 thread going on. Even if Herts isn't your choice (yet? :wink:

lol), I'll be posting about my years of study there and can give you a peek into what it's like to study an MPhys!

Reply 23

ETTSK

University choices:
Oxford, Warwick, Lancaster, Bristol, Birmingham

What subject(s) are currently studying?:
Physics, Maths, Further maths

Predicted A2 grades:A*A*A

AS grades:
Not sure, maths average was over 90

GCSE grades:
not attended

Why Physics?
Challenging. Mainly because of waves and Richard Feynman lectures

Reply 24

Ridpx

Hey. I see that loads of people applied to Oxford and got accepted! Congrats.
Please could anyone answer my questions:

Is it ok to not be studying further maths?
What work experience can I gain to make my personal statement stand out?
How can I best prepare for the PAT?

Thanks in advance! x

Reply 25

ArcticArcher

Applied to:
Durham, Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol, York.

Firmed:
York - BSc Physics (with a Foundation Year)

What subject(s) are currently studying?:
Archaeology
History (Early Modern & Medieval)
English Language & Literature

Why Physics?
I've wanted to study Physics for 3 years, I love that it's concrete in format as opposed to the subjective nature of humanities. I also really enjoy maths and practically applying it to natural phenomena. It's just wonderful!