Should I do BMO1 as a Year 13 Student

I took the SMC for fun because I didn't want to go to class that morning and qualified for BMO1 math olympiad. Is it worth doing? I got a merit last year but I've already sent off my UCAS application and am looking to study Engineering at university so this type of stuff isn't too fun for me. Should I just do it anyways or does it just not matter at this point?

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McGinger

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Original post by yzads

I took the SMC for fun because I didn't want to go to class that morning and qualified for BMO1 math olympiad. Is it worth doing? I got a merit last year but I've already sent off my UCAS application and am looking to study Engineering at university so this type of stuff isn't too fun for me. Should I just do it anyways or does it just not matter at this point?

Honestly - Unis tend to ignore these sorts of 'competitions' because everyone does them so they dont say anything special about you. So, really, don't bother. Focus on working on your A levels instead - those grades will matter.

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melancollege

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Original post by yzads

I took the SMC for fun because I didn't want to go to class that morning and qualified for BMO1 math olympiad. Is it worth doing? I got a merit last year but I've already sent off my UCAS application and am looking to study Engineering at university so this type of stuff isn't too fun for me. Should I just do it anyways or does it just not matter at this point?

You can still do it just for fun, I would recommend it. It may also be something to mention if you end up having an interview. You don't need to put much effort into preparation.

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combinatorics

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Did you end up sitting it?

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