Uni choice help!!!!!
I am a year 12 student who’s studying maths , further maths and economics. At GCSE I gained 6 8s , 3 7s and 1 5 in Spanish (But my secondary school has a very below average grade performance), I want to pursue a degree in economics/ maths related degree. I am highly ambitious with hopes to apply Cambridge but I am still unsure on what unis I would have a good chance at getting in at .( Ik Cambridge is insanely difficult to get into but it’s a dream ) but if I am able to get high predicted grades where should I consider to apply to , and to have a good chance at getting in
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Figure out exactly what it is you want to study first and then find degrees which suit your interests and academic profile. You could explore econ and maths related topics through online courses, webinars, podcasts, documentaries, reading books and articles and attending events. All these experiences will help inform your decision and will be great to talk about on your personal statement too!
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by _Near_I am a year 12 student who’s studying maths , further maths and economics. At GCSE I gained 6 8s , 3 7s and 1 5 in Spanish (But my secondary school has a very below average grade performance), I want to pursue a degree in economics/ maths related degree. I am highly ambitious with hopes to apply Cambridge but I am still unsure on what unis I would have a good chance at getting in at .( Ik Cambridge is insanely difficult to get into but it’s a dream ) but if I am able to get high predicted grades where should I consider to apply to , and to have a good chance at getting in
Those two subjects have different requirements. We can't advise without knowing which degree you decide on.
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by Muttley79Those two subjects have different requirements. We can't advise without knowing which degree you decide on.
Economics
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by _Near_Economics
https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/economics-ba-hons
Read carefully - different colleges have different requirements.
I'd look at Bath as they offer a placement year, Exeter ditto - you need your predicted grades later in the year to decide which unis might offer you a place.
Are you eligible for a contextual offer?
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by Muttley79https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/economics-ba-hons
Read carefully - different colleges have different requirements.
I'd look at Bath as they offer a placement year, Exeter ditto - you need your predicted grades later in the year to decide which unis might offer you a place.
Are you eligible for a contextual offer?
Read carefully - different colleges have different requirements.
I'd look at Bath as they offer a placement year, Exeter ditto - you need your predicted grades later in the year to decide which unis might offer you a place.
Are you eligible for a contextual offer?
Yes
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What about unis like LSE and UCL ?Do you think these could be possible .
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by _Near_Economics
You could apply for pure economics at some universities, the Economics/Mathematics joint degrees at others, since there's quite a lot of overlap. LSE, UCL, and Durham all offer joint honours courses, which you could consider.
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