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What is a good mark on the NSAA?
The NSAA is graded on a scale of 1.0-9.0, and a score of 6.0+ (about 60\%) is generally seen as respectable. To try and secure an interview, this is where you should be aiming. Very few applicants will achieve a score of 9.0.
Can you use a calculator in the NSAA?
Calculators may be used in Section 2. The purpose of the Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment is to determine a candidate’s potential to achieve in an academically demanding undergraduate degree course.
How long is the NSAA test?
2-hour
The Natural Sciences Admissions Asesment (NSAA) is a 2-hour written exam for prospective Cambridge natural sciences and veterinary sciences applicants.
Is the NSAA multiple choice?
There are 20 multiple-choice questions in each part, and each candidate will therefore be required to answer a total of 40 questions. The time allowed to complete Section 1 is 60 minutes and candidates should be careful to manage their time accordingly.
What is Nsaa Cambridge?
About University of Cambridge pre-interview assessments These assessments are required for a number of undergraduate courses, as part of the application process. The courses currently using the pre-interview assessments are listed below. For full details, visit the University of Cambridge website.
What is ECAA exam?
The Economics Admissions Assessment (ECAA) is a two hour written pre-interview exam for prospective Cambridge Economics applicants. All applicants looking to study Cambridge Undergraduate Economics need to sit the test. Applicants often find the ECAA difficult because the test is different to others they have sat.
Is NSAA online?
The NSAA is a very new exam so there aren’t many sample papers available. Specimen papers are freely available online here.
How hard is ECAA?
How difficult is the ECAA? The economics assessment is designed to be a challenging exam and push candidates to their limit. It is created, unlike normal academic examinations, to draw out a student’s ability to problem solve and use mathematical reasoning – mainly using general maths knowledge.
How much does the NSAA cost?
Courses with pre-interview written assessments for 2021
| Course name | Pre-interview assessment | Section 1 (multiple choice) |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Engineering Admissions Assessment (ENGAA) | Maths/Physics 60 minutes |
| English | You will need to take ELAT. | |
| Land Economy | You will need to take TSA: Section 1. | |
| Medicine | You will need to take BMAT. |
Why is ECAA so hard?
What is the natural sciences admissions assessment?
The Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA) is a 2-hour written exam for those who wish to study Natural Sciences and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Cambridge. It’s the next milestone in your application following your UCAS Personal Statement, and before your in-person interview.
How do I prepare for the NSAA?
Before you even start preparing for the NSAA, the first step is to write a knock-out Personal Statement and submit it with the rest of your UCAS application; this will catch the eyes of the admissions tutors and make you an attractive candidate. The deadline for this is October the 15th.
What is the NSAA exam?
The Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA) is a 2-hour written exam for those who wish to study Natural Sciences and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Cambridge. It’s the next milestone in your application following your UCAS Personal Statement, and before your in-person interview. What is the structure of the NSAA?
Is it enough to revise for the NSAA?
The NSAA is based on AS level knowledge, so you should have covered everything you need for the exam. Therefore, it might be enough just to revise your year 12 material very thoroughly.