Oxford Uni Maths 2026 from Scotland
Hi all,
I want to apply for Mathematics at University of Oxford. I am currently in S5 doing Highers in Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Computing - predicted AAAAA. I have a couple of questions; answers to any would really be appreciated:
What advanced highers should I look to take?
Should I take 3 or 4 advanced highers?
Does the application process differ between Oxbridge and Scottish Universities?
What supercurriculars/extracurriculars should I be doing?
How can I effectively prepare for the MAT (if I have to do it)?
Should I take any additional courses outside of school?
I would be grateful for any answers.
I want to apply for Mathematics at University of Oxford. I am currently in S5 doing Highers in Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Computing - predicted AAAAA. I have a couple of questions; answers to any would really be appreciated:
What advanced highers should I look to take?
Should I take 3 or 4 advanced highers?
Does the application process differ between Oxbridge and Scottish Universities?
What supercurriculars/extracurriculars should I be doing?
How can I effectively prepare for the MAT (if I have to do it)?
Should I take any additional courses outside of school?
I would be grateful for any answers.
Reply 1
Sorry for brief reply:
1) take as many maths related AHs as possible. I took mechanics, physics and AH maths (plus two others - chemistry and music - split over S5/S6 but I was a post Covid year so course work wasn’t running).
2) you will find MAT prep hard as the Scottish curriculum does not align with A levels which is what the MAT is based on. Either get a tutor or self teach areas which are missing.
3) Be realistic. I achieved all A1s all the way throughout school and didn’t receive an offer (although this was for Comp Sci).
Good luck!
1) take as many maths related AHs as possible. I took mechanics, physics and AH maths (plus two others - chemistry and music - split over S5/S6 but I was a post Covid year so course work wasn’t running).
2) you will find MAT prep hard as the Scottish curriculum does not align with A levels which is what the MAT is based on. Either get a tutor or self teach areas which are missing.
3) Be realistic. I achieved all A1s all the way throughout school and didn’t receive an offer (although this was for Comp Sci).
Good luck!
Reply 2
Original post
by gw13vermanamitHi all,
I want to apply for Mathematics at University of Oxford. I am currently in S5 doing Highers in Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Computing - predicted AAAAA. I have a couple of questions; answers to any would really be appreciated:
What advanced highers should I look to take?
Should I take 3 or 4 advanced highers?
Does the application process differ between Oxbridge and Scottish Universities?
What supercurriculars/extracurriculars should I be doing?
How can I effectively prepare for the MAT (if I have to do it)?
Should I take any additional courses outside of school?
I would be grateful for any answers.
I want to apply for Mathematics at University of Oxford. I am currently in S5 doing Highers in Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Computing - predicted AAAAA. I have a couple of questions; answers to any would really be appreciated:
What advanced highers should I look to take?
Should I take 3 or 4 advanced highers?
Does the application process differ between Oxbridge and Scottish Universities?
What supercurriculars/extracurriculars should I be doing?
How can I effectively prepare for the MAT (if I have to do it)?
Should I take any additional courses outside of school?
I would be grateful for any answers.
https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate-study/maths-admissions-test/mat-syllabus
https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate-study/maths-admissions-test watch for any updates
https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate-study
What super curriculars do you do already?
https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate-study/prospectus#reading
Reply 3
Original post
by gw13vermanamitHi all,
I want to apply for Mathematics at University of Oxford. I am currently in S5 doing Highers in Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Computing - predicted AAAAA. I have a couple of questions; answers to any would really be appreciated:
What advanced highers should I look to take?
Should I take 3 or 4 advanced highers?
Does the application process differ between Oxbridge and Scottish Universities?
What supercurriculars/extracurriculars should I be doing?
How can I effectively prepare for the MAT (if I have to do it)?
Should I take any additional courses outside of school?
I would be grateful for any answers.
I want to apply for Mathematics at University of Oxford. I am currently in S5 doing Highers in Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Computing - predicted AAAAA. I have a couple of questions; answers to any would really be appreciated:
What advanced highers should I look to take?
Should I take 3 or 4 advanced highers?
Does the application process differ between Oxbridge and Scottish Universities?
What supercurriculars/extracurriculars should I be doing?
How can I effectively prepare for the MAT (if I have to do it)?
Should I take any additional courses outside of school?
I would be grateful for any answers.
I'll leave the other questions to more knowledgeable people, but the entry requirements (standard) for Oxford Maths is AA/AAB in Advanced Highers. They don't specify what subjects apart from Maths (obviously) I would recommend maths-based AHs - physics, mechanics, etc. To maximise your chances of getting in, stick to 2/3 AHs and do a lot of other maths related supercurriculars, do well on the entry test, etc.
Good luck!
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