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Am I a good accounting applicant? Is it the best option for me?

Is accounting at Reading a good option?
Could I do better? (Maybe different subject/degree)
What can I do next year in year 13 to maximise my potential?
What work experience (preferably with big firms) can I do in year 13?
What more should I do? (Eg excel course)
(edited 9 months ago)

Reply 1

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by 19mottp
I am currently in year 12 studying Business studies, Maths and Geography. My UCAS predicted grades as of current are A*AA (Though I fear with year 13 content maths may end as a B). My main interest is PwC’s Accounting and Business flying start degree at Reading (Prefer Queen Mary’s course but don’t want to commute). The entry requirements are AAB. Here is everything I’ve done (or have lined up) so far… (⭐️ means has been mentioned in my personal statement draft)
Success at school webinars
PwC virtual insight day
National Audit office webinar
GCSE tutoring (paid)
⭐️ Subject mentoring at school (transferable skills)
⭐️Appointed as charity ambassador at school
Undertaking work experience in the accounts department at Mulalley (construction company)
⭐️ Paid work experience on PwC’s new world new skills course
⭐️ Work experience at Grant Thornton (Ignite programme)
⭐️ I have had part time jobs since age 14
⭐️ Level 2 and 3 Sports leadership
Member of maths society
Is accounting at Reading the best option for me?
Could I do better? (Maybe different subject/degree)
What can I do next year in year 13 to maximise my potential?
What work experience (preferably with big firms) can I do in year 13?
What more should I do? (Eg excel course)
Would I secure a degree apprenticeship with this information? (Still an option but not likely to interest me)

How do the starred items relate to your application to study this degree, in terms of improving yoru application. In other words, how does, for instance, being a charity ambassador make you a better choice?

Reply 2

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by Reality Check
How do the starred items relate to your application to study this degree, in terms of improving yoru application. In other words, how does, for instance, being a charity ambassador make you a better choice?


Sports leadership was mentioned under the ‘How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?’ as it is an additional qualification alongside my A levels.

Reply 3

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by 19mottp
Sports leadership was mentioned under the ‘How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?’ as it is an additional qualification alongside my A levels.

The charity captain thing is good, because you've related what you did to accountancy/finance more generally. I'd question the sports leadership thing, as it (currently) has little relevance.

Reply 4

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by pagan-scimitar
Don't post parts of your ps online, it'll get flagged for plagiarism.


Thanks I did wonder this. Will it be okay now I’ve deleted it?

Reply 5

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by 19mottp
Thanks I did wonder this. Will it be okay now I’ve deleted it?


I'm not sure, maybe rephrase some of the ones you posted just to be safe.

Reply 6

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by pagan-scimitar
I'm not sure, maybe rephrase some of the ones you posted just to be safe.


Thank yoy

Reply 7

Are you looking at the standard accounting degree at Reading or the Flying Start one?

What grades are you targeting at A level?

Reply 8

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by ajj2000
Are you looking at the standard accounting degree at Reading or the Flying Start one?
What grades are you targeting at A level?


Flying start and A*AA predicted in Business Studies, Maths & Geography
Just to add that you’ll need to re-edit anything posted here that might go in your PS. Especially as it was quoted and the quote has been up for hours.

Reply 10

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by pagan-scimitar
Don't post parts of your ps online, it'll get flagged for plagiarism.


please can you remove this comment as It still shows up as having my PS in it

Reply 11

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by Admit-One
Just to add that you’ll need to re-edit anything posted here that might go in your PS. Especially as it was quoted and the quote has been up for hours.


how much do i need to change it im really nervous now that my application will be affected, this was my final draft that i was happy with

Reply 12

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by 19mottp
please can you remove this comment as It still shows up as having my PS in it


It's been deleted now, I probably should have removed the quote earlier mb.

Reply 13

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by 19mottp
Flying start and A*AA predicted in Business Studies, Maths & Geography

Sounds like a great choice! There are quite a few threads about Flying Start degrees. Have you had a look through some of those to get some ideas about what successful candidates did?

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