applying for mech eng
hellooooo I am looking to apply to mech eng at imperial, Ucl, Cambridge nd Kcl but I'm unsure about the fifth choice or if I should even put a fifth. I take maths fm physics and chem predicted 3A*A. I just feel like if I don't get into a uni I actually want to go to I'd rather not go. Also any extra curriculars/ wider reading suggestions are appreciated if anyone even sees this 😊
"imperial, Ucl, Cambridge nd Kcl"
The advice for competitive subjects like Mech is to apply to Cambridge and at most, only two of those other Unis. Evert year, thousands (yes, thousands) of applicants get rejected from those Unis despite meeting or exceeding the entry requirements. If you make all 5 choice mega-competitive Unis (and I'd include Bath and Bristol in this list) for Mech your chances of no offers is very high.
You could apply for just Cambridge and maybe two other Unis initially - and see what happens. If you get offers, great. If you don't, or you have had no decisions, then you can add two lower grade choices before the January deadline as a back up. Recommended.
The advice for competitive subjects like Mech is to apply to Cambridge and at most, only two of those other Unis. Evert year, thousands (yes, thousands) of applicants get rejected from those Unis despite meeting or exceeding the entry requirements. If you make all 5 choice mega-competitive Unis (and I'd include Bath and Bristol in this list) for Mech your chances of no offers is very high.
You could apply for just Cambridge and maybe two other Unis initially - and see what happens. If you get offers, great. If you don't, or you have had no decisions, then you can add two lower grade choices before the January deadline as a back up. Recommended.
Original post by jj3anani
hellooooo I am looking to apply to mech eng at imperial, Ucl, Cambridge nd Kcl but I'm unsure about the fifth choice or if I should even put a fifth. I take maths fm physics and chem predicted 3A*A. I just feel like if I don't get into a uni I actually want to go to I'd rather not go. Also any extra curriculars/ wider reading suggestions are appreciated if anyone even sees this 😊
Here are some extra-curriculars I suggested to someone else:
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Online MOOCs (Future Learn, TuDelft, MIT open courseware)
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summer school (Sutton trust, EDT trust)
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personal project (I built a solenoid engine)
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In-person talks or events at universities
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check the Isaac physics events section and try join an online event
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ICE CityZen competition
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Try the British Physics Olympiad or UKMT
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UCL MSSL space science week
As far as I know KCL don't do mechanical engineering, offering only electrical and electronic, general and biomedical I believe. I wouldn't apply there if you really want to do mechanical engineering unless you don't mind doing any of the above.
Good luck!
Original post by jj3anani
hellooooo I am looking to apply to mech eng at imperial, Ucl, Cambridge nd Kcl but I'm unsure about the fifth choice or if I should even put a fifth. I take maths fm physics and chem predicted 3A*A. I just feel like if I don't get into a uni I actually want to go to I'd rather not go. Also any extra curriculars/ wider reading suggestions are appreciated if anyone even sees this 😊
Why these unis? Do you want to be an Engineer and work in industry? Look at unis with a year in industry and where the courses are actually geared to work not academia.
Bath is a good call with a great placement scheme and Formula Student.
Original post by Muttley79
Why these unis? Do you want to be an Engineer and work in industry? Look at unis with a year in industry and where the courses are actually geared to work not academia.
Bath is a good call with a great placement scheme and Formula Student.
Bath is a good call with a great placement scheme and Formula Student.
Original post by strong-pedestria
Here are some extra-curriculars I suggested to someone else:
As far as I know KCL don't do mechanical engineering, offering only electrical and electronic, general and biomedical I believe. I wouldn't apply there if you really want to do mechanical engineering unless you don't mind doing any of the above.
Good luck!
•
Online MOOCs (Future Learn, TuDelft, MIT open courseware)
•
summer school (Sutton trust, EDT trust)
•
personal project (I built a solenoid engine)
•
In-person talks or events at universities
•
check the Isaac physics events section and try join an online event
•
ICE CityZen competition
•
Try the British Physics Olympiad or UKMT
•
UCL MSSL space science week
As far as I know KCL don't do mechanical engineering, offering only electrical and electronic, general and biomedical I believe. I wouldn't apply there if you really want to do mechanical engineering unless you don't mind doing any of the above.
Good luck!
I am aware ab Kcl not offering mech eng but I honestly I am mostly putting it down as a lower offer that's still in Ldn, also tysm for the list !
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