Help - UCAS application

[Purple]

Appreciate some views or help about my boy's uni application.

He's gotten these A-levels results: General Paper:A, Physics:A, Chemistry:A, Maths:B & Economics:D. We are are planning to apply for Unis around the London area or anywhere within 2 hour car ride from Heathrow. He's thinking along the lines of Engineering (probably EE or Mechanical).

What would you guys recommend putting into his UCAS application? Realistically, what's the best Uni he can shoot for, and what's a good insurance Uni for him?

Thanks for any comments you may have.

[Wobba]

http://www.city.ac.uk/engineering-maths


http://university.which.co.uk/search...t%5D=relevance


http://sec.kingston.ac.uk/courses/UG/


http://prospectus.lsbu.ac.uk/courses...?UCASCode=H300


Just a few of the main sources of info, above.


This is a USA data source, but gives you an idea of the types of engineering and salary structures, but many people would advise, follow the area that interests you the most:


http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Architecture-...ering/home.htm

[Purple]

Thanks. We have done a fair bit of internet research as well (eg: guardian, times & CUG). Any additional data is always helpful.

I am hoping to get some "on the grounds" view from you locals. We don't have much issue finance-wise. He's got this year and next to decide/choose, as he will be in military service until Dec 2014. He's a heavy tank driver, this could be the reason for his interest in engineering.

[Purple]

Just to close off this thread. My boy sent in his application few weeks ago.

So, with a bit of luck, I might even be able to attend a williamsclio club meet or 2. Just look for the newly-poor old codger