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Hi, Im currently in Yr12 doing Maths/Geog/Econ and EPQ.
So far I'm doing well getting A*A*A after Autumn exams at school and in my spare time self-studying Further Maths with the hope of at least doing as AS, but potentially doing the full A level as a private candidate.
How much of a benefit do you think me doing this will have for Unis such as LSE, UCL etc? I think I can achieve an A* in Maths and A/A* in Further maths if I dedicate a lot of time to it.
So far I'm doing well getting A*A*A after Autumn exams at school and in my spare time self-studying Further Maths with the hope of at least doing as AS, but potentially doing the full A level as a private candidate.
How much of a benefit do you think me doing this will have for Unis such as LSE, UCL etc? I think I can achieve an A* in Maths and A/A* in Further maths if I dedicate a lot of time to it.
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Have you decided what you want to apply to read? Further Maths will be of little benefit for some subjects but a substantial one if you are thinking of - say - Economics. However, it is better to get 3 top grades than 4 good ones so don't jeopardise your performance in other subjects.
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(Original post by Compost)
Have you decided what you want to apply to read? Further Maths will be of little benefit for some subjects but a substantial one if you are thinking of - say - Economics. However, it is better to get 3 top grades than 4 good ones so don't jeopardise your performance in other subjects.
Have you decided what you want to apply to read? Further Maths will be of little benefit for some subjects but a substantial one if you are thinking of - say - Economics. However, it is better to get 3 top grades than 4 good ones so don't jeopardise your performance in other subjects.
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(Original post by harrylonghurst)
Not entirely sure what course atm, but probably one of the Maths/Economic related ones such as Maths and Economics. I do agree though, atm it hasn't affected my other grades, but I guess I'll just see how it goes
Not entirely sure what course atm, but probably one of the Maths/Economic related ones such as Maths and Economics. I do agree though, atm it hasn't affected my other grades, but I guess I'll just see how it goes
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(Original post by k86754)
I'm applying to LSE and UCL for economics and I also self-taught fm. If you're wanting to apply to LSE and UCL for a course such as maths or economics, then it is essential that you choose fm as it is preferred and the majority of those who get offers will have fm. Your chance of acceptance without it will be a lot lower since the course at these universities is so mathematical.
I'm applying to LSE and UCL for economics and I also self-taught fm. If you're wanting to apply to LSE and UCL for a course such as maths or economics, then it is essential that you choose fm as it is preferred and the majority of those who get offers will have fm. Your chance of acceptance without it will be a lot lower since the course at these universities is so mathematical.
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(Original post by harrylonghurst)
Yeah thats what I've been hearing from a lot of people. How did you find teaching yourself FM? And AS or full A Level?
Yeah thats what I've been hearing from a lot of people. How did you find teaching yourself FM? And AS or full A Level?
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(Original post by k86754)
i had to self teach the year 12 content, however, I now have lessons for year 13. I had to self-teach it in a very short amount of time, only like 2 months as I had to sit a test in June for my sixth form to let me attend lessons in year 13. It's not too bad to self-teach as long as you have good resources like textbooks and also practice questions.
i had to self teach the year 12 content, however, I now have lessons for year 13. I had to self-teach it in a very short amount of time, only like 2 months as I had to sit a test in June for my sixth form to let me attend lessons in year 13. It's not too bad to self-teach as long as you have good resources like textbooks and also practice questions.
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Which options are you studying? I've started to self-teach Further Stats but I might learn Further Mechanics as well.
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(Original post by bboyapati9)
Which options are you studying? I've started to self-teach Further Stats but I might learn Further Mechanics as well.
Which options are you studying? I've started to self-teach Further Stats but I might learn Further Mechanics as well.
Most likely going to do Further Pure 1 and Stats 1 though.
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(Original post by harrylonghurst)
Hi, Im currently in Yr12 doing Maths/Geog/Econ and EPQ.
So far I'm doing well getting A*A*A after Autumn exams at school and in my spare time self-studying Further Maths with the hope of at least doing as AS, but potentially doing the full A level as a private candidate.
How much of a benefit do you think me doing this will have for Unis such as LSE, UCL etc? I think I can achieve an A* in Maths and A/A* in Further maths if I dedicate a lot of time to it.
Hi, Im currently in Yr12 doing Maths/Geog/Econ and EPQ.
So far I'm doing well getting A*A*A after Autumn exams at school and in my spare time self-studying Further Maths with the hope of at least doing as AS, but potentially doing the full A level as a private candidate.
How much of a benefit do you think me doing this will have for Unis such as LSE, UCL etc? I think I can achieve an A* in Maths and A/A* in Further maths if I dedicate a lot of time to it.
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(Original post by ayeshasam)
If you're doing Economics at LSE or any maths based degree at like imperial or oxbridge further maths is basically essential (or just highly highly desirable). I'd say go for it, I taught myself the AS in year 13 I'd say its totally possible you just need great time management, organisation and a lot of practice... especially when tackling the A2 by yourself.
If you're doing Economics at LSE or any maths based degree at like imperial or oxbridge further maths is basically essential (or just highly highly desirable). I'd say go for it, I taught myself the AS in year 13 I'd say its totally possible you just need great time management, organisation and a lot of practice... especially when tackling the A2 by yourself.
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(Original post by harrylonghurst)
Yeah I think I have the ability to do it, I've already made checklists with the specification and made a time plan for year 12 at least, including some of the normal Maths topics I will have to learn ahead of my class at school. What grade did you get and how did you find it then for the AS?
Yeah I think I have the ability to do it, I've already made checklists with the specification and made a time plan for year 12 at least, including some of the normal Maths topics I will have to learn ahead of my class at school. What grade did you get and how did you find it then for the AS?
. Stay organised and you'll do great !
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