The University Applications Thread - For 2008 Entry

Hell Hath No Fury · 07-10-2007, 04:37 PM

doing neuroscience at nottingham as of next year, well see then k? x

theis · 07-10-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally posted by Lubricated Crisp Packet:
Also with regards to sciences, Cambridge is in a different league to Oxford so don't just apply to Oxford if you're going to be doing Maths or Natural Sciences or something.

Heh, I'd hardly say a different league. Whilst traditionally Cambridge has been the better uni for sciences I'd argue that the gap is pretty small now (although maybe with Cambridge edging it).

Lubricated Crisp Packet · 07-10-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by theis:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Lubricated Crisp Packet:
Also with regards to sciences, Cambridge is in a different league to Oxford so don't just apply to Oxford if you're going to be doing Maths or Natural Sciences or something.

Heh, I'd hardly say a different league. Whilst traditionally Cambridge has been the better uni for sciences I'd argue that the gap is pretty small now (although maybe with Cambridge edging it). </BLOCKQUOTE>

I was under the impression it was way ahead, that's certainly the case for Mathematics.

theis · 07-10-2007, 05:18 PM

At post graduate level there is probably a bigger difference.

For under graduate level however I would assume that the standard of teaching is pretty similar at both uni's. They both work you hard and at that level the fact that the cambridge tutor is one of the top 5 in the world and the Oxford tutor one of the top 50 in the world shouldn't make much of a difference.

I doubt many employers/post grad courses are going to distinguish heavily between an undergraduate science/maths course from Oxford or Cambridge.

xnellyrx · 07-11-2007, 03:26 PM

Anyone know what Brighton and Sussex is like? I could probably walk straight into Brighton as it stands but Sussex is a much better uni, will probably get in there aswell. How far away from the main town are they both?

gamesrater · 07-11-2007, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by porksword:
saying its unfair not to get good grades when you only revise on the journey to the exam is like saying you're actually a world-class footballer, except that you don't do any training or try out for any teams. in fact, I remember a kid at school who insisted that he could be a formula 1 driver if he gave it a go, and the only reason he wasn't was that he 'couldn't be bothered'. It's like that.

na, it's not like that. it's like you're really smart but don't like doing work that's beneath you.

exchampionsfan · 07-11-2007, 06:59 PM

Well I've made my decision and am going to be applying to Cambridge if I get the results. It was surprisingly difficult to decide but the fact that there's an aptitude test at Oxford has tipped the balance. I figure if I get good grades, i don't want to risk jeopardising that record by putting myself through another test. If I don't get good grades, I shouldn't be applying anyway. If I fail to get in and want to reapply, I may wll go for Oxford next year as I'll have the whole summer and autumn to solely concentrate on the aptitude test and prepare myself perfectly as opposed to now where, despite it being the summer holidays, I've got about 3 different major academic 'lines' to pursue (essentially, 3 separate reading lists). So yeah, Trinity, Cambridge it is for me (as well as my other 4 unis). Hopefully I'll get the results now...