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For many students, the world-famous environment of the University of Cambridge is the place par excellence to study Natural Sciences.
Competition for a place at Cambridge is fierce and many applicants have over 90% UMS in all their A-levels. But how does the Physics section of the NSAA prepare?
How to prepare for the Chemistry NSAA
Cambridge is a fantastic place to study Natural Sciences, studying in a historic environment while learning from world-renowned tutors.
Before you get there, however, you must make your way through the minefield of the Cambridge admissions process, including the Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA). This is where the NSAA comes in.
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So you want to study Natural Sciences at Cambridge, but how do you start preparing for the NSAA exam? With the amount of competition for places at Cambridge, the NSAA (Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment) can be a crucial part of any student’s application and can be the final determinant of whether or not they receive an offer.
How to register for the ECAA
The Economics Admissions Assessment (ECAA) is a 2-hour written examination for students applying to study Economics at Cambridge. Sections 1A and 1B test Mathematics and Further Mathematics using multiple-choice questions. Section 2 is an extended essay responding to a piece of text.
Getting through the HAT
The Oxford History Aptitude Test may seem daunting at first? But there are certain steps you can take to prepare yourself and be ready to take it in November. The History Aptitude Test (HAT) is one of the key elements of the Oxford application process, and is particularly important for selecting candidates.
ECAA Results & Score
The ECAA is scored similarly to most other Cambridge Admissions Tests. This means that Section 1 is scored on a scale of 1.0 to 9.0. Only Section 1 are scored this way because the answers are either right or wrong. With Section 2, the essay section, this is marked by individual colleges so the mark varies.
ECAA Section 2 Essay | UniAdmissions Guide
Section 2 of the ECAA is an extended essay responding to an excerpt of text. The best way to guide you through this section is to start with the basics. In this guide, we will outline the basics of Section 2, explain how to structure your essays and leave you with some final useful tips. Without further ado, let’s begin.
ECAA Section 1B | UniAdmissions Guide
The second part of Section 1 of the ECAA assesses the principles of advanced mathematics. Section 1 (A and B) is a 60-minute section with 40 questions, so students have just over 2 minutes for each question. The questions can be quite difficult and it is easy to get stuck. Here is our guide to Section 1B of the ECAA.
ECAA Section 1A Guide
Section 1A of the ECAA examines mathematics. Students don’t usually have too much trouble with this section, but that doesn’t make their preparation any less important. We have included some tips on Section 1A and the syllabus to help you get started with your preparation.
The Complete ECAA Guide | UniAdmissions
If you are looking to study Economics at Cambridge then you’ll need to sit the Economics Admissions Assessment (ECAA). In this article, we will take you through the basics of the ECAA so you have a full understanding of what the test entails. Read on to learn why the test is used, how it is scored and what the assessment actually tests.
Section 2 of the NSAA
The questions in Section 2 of the NSAA are designed to test you, taking you out of your comfort zone. In addition to the basic knowledge required for Section 1, in NSAA Section 2 you will need to apply basic scientific principles in unfamiliar contexts. All questions in NSAA Section 2 require you to have knowledge of Section 1A Mathematics.
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TSA Section 1: Problem Solving | UniAdmissions Guide
Problem Solving questions are difficult to prepare for…This is an accepted statement, and one that we do agree with, but we disagree with the naysayers who say it can’t be prepared for! To show you how, here are our top methods for revising and tackling problem-solving questions.