Cambridge TMUA Dilemma
I’m applying for Computer Science at Cambridge Imperial, and Warwick. I started TMUA prep in mid-September and scored around 5.8 on recent past papers, while average offer holders are usually about 6.7.
Since Cambridge only accepts the October sitting but Imperial and Warwick accept January, I’m unsure whether to sit it now or delay to improve my score, and not apply to Cambridge. Will my score realistically improve a lot in 3 months? Is there any chance I get into Cambridge with a score of around ~6.0? (Pre 2024 scores)
Thanks
Since Cambridge only accepts the October sitting but Imperial and Warwick accept January, I’m unsure whether to sit it now or delay to improve my score, and not apply to Cambridge. Will my score realistically improve a lot in 3 months? Is there any chance I get into Cambridge with a score of around ~6.0? (Pre 2024 scores)
Thanks
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by dtspookyyI’m applying for Computer Science at Cambridge Imperial, and Warwick. I started TMUA prep in mid-September and scored around 5.8 on recent past papers, while average offer holders are usually about 6.7.
Since Cambridge only accepts the October sitting but Imperial and Warwick accept January, I’m unsure whether to sit it now or delay to improve my score, and not apply to Cambridge. Will my score realistically improve a lot in 3 months? Is there any chance I get into Cambridge with a score of around ~6.0? (Pre 2024 scores)
Thanks
Since Cambridge only accepts the October sitting but Imperial and Warwick accept January, I’m unsure whether to sit it now or delay to improve my score, and not apply to Cambridge. Will my score realistically improve a lot in 3 months? Is there any chance I get into Cambridge with a score of around ~6.0? (Pre 2024 scores)
Thanks
I would apply Cambridge if u genuinely want to go there. There is no guarantee your score increases anyways. The entire process is contextualised so maybe you getting a 6.0 could be quite competitive. Still, interview is most important
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