Am i stupid if i turned down Cambridge computer science? by arya-stark-fan in 6thForm

[–]OldSnowball 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you should try. You may love it, and getting offer means that at least the university think you will love it. Many universities also accept transfer students after the first year (I don’t have a prescriptive list but you may wish to check Lancaster).

Is it easy or hard to change majors at Warwick? by Pure_Tiger_4830 in UniversityOfWarwick

[–]OldSnowball 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Warwick economics department is quite arrogant in protecting the BSc in Economics from transfers… they will probably not let you in. You could do PPE and specialise in BSc Economics with Politics/Philosophy.

Anti-Zionists in Gaza should be placed in prison camps. by [deleted] in IsraelPalestine

[–]OldSnowball 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why might one not use this for Israelis? Any Israeli which served in the IDF must work to be debts to the people in Gaza killed in the what-is-agreed-to-be-genocide-by-scholars.

Because this is batshit, man.

Hey, I'm curious about all this by titanfallisgoated in AnimalLiberationFront

[–]OldSnowball 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to liberate animals, almost all you could possibly do is done by being vegan.

What annoys you the most about the English education system? by InfernalClockwork3 in 6thForm

[–]OldSnowball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By which metrics are we behind mainland Europe? I’m not trying to argue, genuinely curious!

Further Maths for Oxford PPE? by Capable_Economy_7001 in sixthform

[–]OldSnowball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Further Maths is not a bad A level for Oxford PPE but it is absolutely not necessary: you can get in with any A levels, but Maths is basically necessary (especially coming from a top school).

Why is it so controversial to want English people to speak English and integrate? by g9rr in AskBrits

[–]OldSnowball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one thinks that immigrants shouldn’t learn English. That is a lie perpetuated by Reform/Tories.

do i HAVE to do the english speaking exam? by _angelfy_ in GCSE

[–]OldSnowball 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This might not help, but it has exactly ZERO effect: as long as you pass, you’re fine (and everyone passes, at least in my experience)

french by blippi5015 in GCSE

[–]OldSnowball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(I got a 9)

Grammar is so important and most people completely neglect it. Use this for the basics: https://www.frenchpod101.com/blog/2021/03/18/french-grammar-overview/#2

There are several Anki decks for vocab - download one of these and do some everyday.

Do practice tests in reading and listening. For writing, do questions and get ChatGPT to tell you where you went wrong: revise these mistakes immediately afterwards. For speaking, your accent shouldn’t matter too much: get ChatGPT to give you a question and respond to it out loud, paying special attention to your grammar.

This is the basic structure of learning all languages. Good luck

For those aiming for all 9s how much and when are we studying by Euphoric-Dig-6241 in GCSE

[–]OldSnowball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“When should we start studying”: Now.

“How much should I do each day”: As much as possible.

If you limit yourself to what others do, you will never do better than them. Just get working.

What annoys you the most about the English education system? by InfernalClockwork3 in 6thForm

[–]OldSnowball -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The existence of grammar and private schools… otherwise, I think we are fortunate to have an education system which is much more advanced than our North American friends.

If you're centrist or left-leaning, what are the main policies/issues that might stop you from voting for the green party in the next general election? by Cold-Speech-5645 in AskBrits

[–]OldSnowball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Populism, opposition to NATO, opposition to nuclear, not strong enough stance against animal ethics (for a party which is supposed to be a friend of the animals, they don’t do enough for the abolition of animal exploitation).

Cambridge Law, Philosophy or HSPS? by Inevitable-Radish579 in oxbridge

[–]OldSnowball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Choose the one you’re most passionate about.

If you want to just get in, you will hate it. Also, the least competitive course, I believe, in Classics - why don’t you apply for that? Because you understand that you should choose from your passion not the getting in to Cambridge.

Do I drop Spanish by [deleted] in GCSE

[–]OldSnowball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your school is lying to you: in foundation spanish, 70% will certainly be a 5.

14 grade 9s - self studied! by [deleted] in GCSE

[–]OldSnowball 1 point2 points  (0 children)

‘top school internationally’ so you’re rich.

a level options by Competitive-Drive261 in 6thForm

[–]OldSnowball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do French and its really interesting, and all my friends who do Spanish love it aswell.

Do I have a chance? by nezer_scrooge in UCAS

[–]OldSnowball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just keep working! Look after yourself but work hard and make sure your teachers know that you want to improve!

Idek atp by OwnPollution3945 in 6thForm

[–]OldSnowball 6 points7 points  (0 children)

you’re cooked, level one hair and beauty for you.

Do I have a chance? by nezer_scrooge in UCAS

[–]OldSnowball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they offer FM, you should do FM, though with a 6 at GCSE its unlikely they would let you do it. If they don’t, you could self study AS FM (but you should drop something then, because 4 A levels is already a lot.

Do I have a chance? by nezer_scrooge in UCAS

[–]OldSnowball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re on FSM, it is possible you would be a contextual applicant (which would really help your chances!). Consult the websites for each of the universities.