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Application deadline
15 October 2026
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Entry requirements
A*AA, including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics when available, in either order.
Tests
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English requirements
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Scholarships
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Modules
• Core computer science
• Group design practical
• Optional computer science topics
Career outcomes
Reliable systems designSoftware developmentResearch
Extracurriculars that strengthen this application
Activities matched to this subject, with how each one is read by admissions teams. Always check eligibility and dates on the organiser's official site.
USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)
Tier 1 (Gold/Plat)Computer Science
Premier national competitive programming competition (Bronze to Platinum divisions). Official site: usaco.org
Eligibility: Grades 9-12
Builds directly relevant computer science experience for Computer Science.
Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.
Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
Tier 1Open Source Dev
Global program pairing student developers with open-source software organizations for stipend projects.
Eligibility: Age 18+ / High School
Builds directly relevant computer science experience for Computer Science.
Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.
European Girls' Olympiad in Info (EGOI)
Tier 1Competitive Prog.
Prestigious international programming contest modeled after IOI exclusively for young women.
Eligibility: Female High School
Builds directly relevant computer science experience for Computer Science.
Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.
International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI)
Tier 1 InternationalCompetitive Prog.
The premier international high school computer science olympiad globally. Official site: ioinformatics.org
Eligibility: National Qualifiers
Builds directly relevant computer science experience for Computer Science.
Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.
AMC 10 / AMC 12
Tier 1 (Distinction)Mathematics
Flagship MAA contests serving as the first qualifying step for the US IMO team. Official site: maa.org
Eligibility: Grades 10 & 12 Below
Builds directly relevant computer science experience for Computer Science.
Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.
AIME (American Invitational Math Exam)
Tier 1Mathematics
15-question, 3-hour invitational exam for top 2.5%-5% scorers on the AMC 10/12.
Eligibility: AMC Qualifiers
Builds directly relevant computer science experience for Computer Science.
Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.
Harvard-MIT Math Tournament (HMMT)
Tier 1Mathematics
One of the largest and most prestigious high school math competitions run by Harvard and MIT students.
Eligibility: High School Teams
Builds directly relevant computer science experience for Computer Science.
Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.
Princeton Math Competition (PUMaC)
Tier 1Mathematics
International high school math competition organized by Princeton University undergraduate math club.
Eligibility: High School Teams
Builds directly relevant computer science experience for Computer Science.
Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.
No activity guarantees admission — these are ways to build evidence of genuine subject interest.
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