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Should I change my Uni choices?

For context, I do maths, further maths and computer science A level and have been predicted A*AA* respectively. I want to do maths at uni and have applied to Warwick, durham, Manchester, bath and Leeds. Originally I thought I didn't want to go anywhere near London just because of the distance but I'm starting to think the distance doesn't really matter when I'm only going to be going home when we're on breaks. I've got offers from Durham and Manchester now which are contextual due to my circumstances and are very achievable so I am wondering whether to switch Leeds to imperial to set my sights higher. Is this worth it or will Warwick be good enough for future careers in maths/probably finance as a first choice?

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by Racosnbehdhhs
For context, I do maths, further maths and computer science A level and have been predicted A*AA* respectively. I want to do maths at uni and have applied to Warwick, durham, Manchester, bath and Leeds. Originally I thought I didn't want to go anywhere near London just because of the distance but I'm starting to think the distance doesn't really matter when I'm only going to be going home when we're on breaks. I've got offers from Durham and Manchester now which are contextual due to my circumstances and are very achievable so I am wondering whether to switch Leeds to imperial to set my sights higher. Is this worth it or will Warwick be good enough for future careers in maths/probably finance as a first choice?

When was your application submitted?

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by Racosnbehdhhs
For context, I do maths, further maths and computer science A level and have been predicted A*AA* respectively. I want to do maths at uni and have applied to Warwick, durham, Manchester, bath and Leeds. Originally I thought I didn't want to go anywhere near London just because of the distance but I'm starting to think the distance doesn't really matter when I'm only going to be going home when we're on breaks. I've got offers from Durham and Manchester now which are contextual due to my circumstances and are very achievable so I am wondering whether to switch Leeds to imperial to set my sights higher. Is this worth it or will Warwick be good enough for future careers in maths/probably finance as a first choice?

I wouldn't - Imperial maths is declining.
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by Racosnbehdhhs
For context, I do maths, further maths and computer science A level and have been predicted A*AA* respectively. I want to do maths at uni and have applied to Warwick, durham, Manchester, bath and Leeds. Originally I thought I didn't want to go anywhere near London just because of the distance but I'm starting to think the distance doesn't really matter when I'm only going to be going home when we're on breaks. I've got offers from Durham and Manchester now which are contextual due to my circumstances and are very achievable so I am wondering whether to switch Leeds to imperial to set my sights higher. Is this worth it or will Warwick be good enough for future careers in maths/probably finance as a first choice?

You can only change your choices for 14 days after UCAS submission. So it depends when you submitted it

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by ageshallnot
When was your application submitted?


Last week monday

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by Muttley79
I wouldn't - Imperial maths is declining.


Does imperial not have better career/company links though? I haven't done a lot of research tbh

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by Muttley79
I wouldn't - Imperial maths is declining.

Any evidence of that?

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by ConfusedPenguin1
Any evidence of that?
Yes, feedback from students.
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by Racosnbehdhhs
Last week monday

I think rather than thinking of your career prospects, you should consider where you want to live. The other unis you mention all have a high standing for jobs afterwards. It depends on if you want to go to London. It is expensive and huge, but suits some people, other people don't like it. This is a decision very personal to you, and you are really the best person to make it.

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by Racosnbehdhhs
For context, I do maths, further maths and computer science A level and have been predicted A*AA* respectively. I want to do maths at uni and have applied to Warwick, durham, Manchester, bath and Leeds. Originally I thought I didn't want to go anywhere near London just because of the distance but I'm starting to think the distance doesn't really matter when I'm only going to be going home when we're on breaks. I've got offers from Durham and Manchester now which are contextual due to my circumstances and are very achievable so I am wondering whether to switch Leeds to imperial to set my sights higher. Is this worth it or will Warwick be good enough for future careers in maths/probably finance as a first choice?
honestly go for it!!
you already have offers so there's nothing to loose

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