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Cambridge chemistry challenge?

is it worth doing the Cambridge chemistry challenge if i have already achieved a decent award the chemistry Olympiad?
also, i dont want to apply for chemistry at uni (im looking more into biology or med)

Reply 1

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by grey_cloud
is it worth doing the Cambridge chemistry challenge if i have already achieved a decent award the chemistry Olympiad?
also, i dont want to apply for chemistry at uni (im looking more into biology or med)

Can it hurt?

What is a decent award? Did you get through to round 2?

Would a Rg on C3L6 look good on your personal statement?

Are you planning to apply to a top 10 university?

Reply 2

Okay fairs, I'll give it a go!
(edited 9 months ago)

Reply 3

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by grey_cloud
Okay fairs, I'll give it a go!

when are you doing it or have you done it?

Reply 4

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by trex7348
when are you doing it or have you done it?

im doing it next week!!

Reply 5

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by grey_cloud
im doing it next week!!


It is incredibly hard by the way, there’s content on there that is not covered by either AS or A- level specifications

Reply 6

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by Rehan.10293
I’ve managed to source the 2025 Chemistry Challenge, if you want it let me know Im selling for cheap!

no thank you!!!

Reply 7

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by Rehan.10293
It is incredibly hard by the way, there’s content on there that is not covered by either AS or A- level specifications

ok

Reply 8

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by grey_cloud
ok

My son did it this week and enjoyed it. He said it was ok. Good luck

Reply 9

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by EDP8
My son did it this week and enjoyed it. He said it was ok. Good luck

Thank you! :smile:

Reply 10

What qs came up

Reply 11

does anyone know when the results come out?

Reply 12

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by grey_cloud
does anyone know when the results come out?

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Reply 13

thank you!!

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