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How are SUMS/MUMS scores calculated?

I've seen this guide (https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/university/apply/guide-to-ums-averages-when-applying-to-cambridge) but have a few questions about it.

Firstly, I assume now with linear science qualifications, SUMS is not a thing?

With MUMS, how does this work? I see in the guide it says all maths modules are averaged. Does this mean that someone who has sat a-level maths a year early (done harder modules) will probably get a lower MUMS than someone who has only done AS maths by the time the application is made?

Are ALL modules included in this average? Or only the best 6 (the ones put towards the a-level grade). The reason I ask this is if I do an extra module (for fun) but do badly in it, will it affect the MUMS?

Also, I see that it says that in the MUMS, AS modules resat in Y13 don't count (the Y12 ones are used). Is this the same for A2 modules sat in Y12?

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Doones

Original post by pocrates

Firstly, I assume now with linear science qualifications, SUMS is not a thing?

That's the key point, so there's not much point pursuing the other questions :smile:

Are you doing English exam board AS / A-levels?

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pocrates

Original post by Doonesbury

That's the key point, so there's not much point pursuing the other questions :smile:

Are you doing English exam board AS / A-levels?

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No I have just finished Y13 so did linear science but modular maths. Was thinking about a Cambridge application as I'm taking a gap year so was just trying to get an idea how I'd square up to everyone else.

I had a look at a few FOI where anonymised candidate information was shown and was trying to gauge what I was like compared to them. Hence my questions about calculating MUMS (as maths is the only subject I took which was modular).

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Reply 3

Doones

Original post by pocrates

For MUMS you just add all your module % UMS and divide by the number of modules taken.

But it's not so relevant for a post qualification applicant. You have completed your A-levels and that's what they are interested in.

Which course are you considering? And what are your A-levels and grades?

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