Computer Science Uni Choices

Hi, I'm applying for comp sci in October and I need to make my uni choices soon.

Right now, my shortlist is:

Cambridge (A*A*A)
Imperial (A*A*A)
Bath (A*AA w/EPQ)
Durham (A*AA)
Bristol (AAB w/contextual)

I'm studying maths, further maths, computer science and french, and I'm predicted 4 A*s and most likely an A in EPQ.
Are my universities too ambitious? Should I choose some with lower entry requirements because my top 3 are super competitive?

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Reply 1

totallyfine

Personally, I think you should bung one less competitive one in, just because there are some many applicants for these courses, its a bit of a lottery and if you are unlucky, you could end up with no offers.
Also think about only putting 3 or so down in October and leaving the others to fill in by January. It will give you more time to think it through.

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Reply 2

mesub

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

Original post by lucwallace

Hi, I'm applying for comp sci in October and I need to make my uni choices soon.
Right now, my shortlist is:
Cambridge (A*A*A)
Imperial (A*A*A)
Bath (A*AA w/EPQ)
Durham (A*AA)
Bristol (AAB w/contextual)
I'm studying maths, further maths, computer science and french, and I'm predicted 4 A*s and most likely an A in EPQ.
Are my universities too ambitious? Should I choose some with lower entry requirements because my top 3 are super competitive?

Very risky choices there. Please pick at least one less competitive one, so you know you've got an offer somewhere if all of the others reject you.

Reply 3

ageshallnot

As suggested above by @totallyfine don't apply to all 5 initially. You have to put Cambridge in, but add Bristol and any others you like. If Bristol come back with an AAB offer you have an excellent insurance, a full 4 grades below your predictions. If Bristol reject you then you might well decide to adjust your final picks accordingly.

Reply 4

mercurial-police

Original post by mesub

Very risky choices there. Please pick at least one less competitive one, so you know you've got an offer somewhere if all of the others reject you.

hi idk if its the right place to ask but im new here and i posted a q hrs ago but no1 replied::

Hi, I got A*AAA in my predicted grades(I do Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Economics at A level and want to study computer science at university) and i got:A* in mathsA in physicsA in EconomicsA in Further MathsI was wondering - it would very much help if someone brutally answered honestly what univiersty i can get into and do i have a solid chance of getting into universities such as bristol(i have contetxual offer),southampton,nottingham,birmingham,durham,kcl(i have contextual offer)
i got 62 from my best 8 at gcse(including 9 in maths,9 in phys, 8 in further maths)