Re: Skip Ulm as an independent candidate

The main advantage I see is the ability to only and only math and a little info or physics (or no physical) and no materials related and thus finish (assuming you learn as much without teacher, I believe with good books but it is not the case for everyone) with a higher final level in math. Indeed, as an independent candidate we can do a lot more math. During some days of vacation I happened to do more than 12 hours of maths in the day. Without going at this pace every day, we imagine the level in the long term if someone predisposed to mathematics actually ten hours a day for 2 years - impossible in prep material out with math (mainly physics) too time consuming. However, the higher level he will remain in M1 and M2? Not obvious.

Skip Ulm as an independent candidate

Knowing that there is no bonus / malus (depending on perspective) in Ulm in the number of years in prépas, I would start the debate:

In what extent is it advantageous for a very good at math (the style of those regularly admitted to the X and Ulm in 3/2 through a prep class) to prepare Ulm as an independent candidate in relation to being framed by a preparation?

I would say:

benefits:
• No loss of time listening to sometimes slow explanations of prof.
• More relaxation
• social stress on Less
• No DS trivial
• No time loss TD

disadvantages:
• No training khôlles, which is important for oral and surcoît is a great experience to live in prep.
• No correction on writing
• Risk of failure if one is not disciplined (like me)