The Big "Are My Grades Good Enough for Cambridge?" Thread (Mk1)

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Thanks a lot for the detailed reply! Would you mind telling me about Cambridge's resit policy? Do they mind if you retake a few modules?

Thanks again

I think resits are allowed so long as they are done within the 2 year period. This is, once again, based on experiences of my fellow friends who have gotten into Cambridge, but re-sat their modular exams in the process. Again, however, I'd recommend phoning or asking the admissions office since policies vary between individual colleges and courses.

Reply 9801

George_

Hey,

I got 4 As, but I have no idea how to figure out the sheet! It doesn't say what value the marks are out of, e.g. 96/??? Hoping to do Natural Sciences, but I don't mind if these aren't good enough for Cambridge.

But I'll put down my stuff anyway, but I can't give any percentages unless somebody helps me out xD

Physics -
Unit 1, Mark: 96 a
Unit 2, Mark: 110 a
Unit 3T (ISA/Coursework): 38 ... which is a C, because I c*cked it up.

Maths -
Core 1 - 93 a
Core 2 - 75 b
Stats - 94 a

Chemistry -
F331 - 65 b
F332 - 127 a
F333 (Coursework) - 54 a

Biology -
Unit 1 - 86 a
Unit 2 - 110 b (I don't understand this one, it seems too high to be a B)
Unit 3X - 48 a

So that's it. Could somebody explain what these mean (these values are the under the mark column, I'm guessing they are UMS, but I don't know the %s)

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Reply 9802

chignesh10

Maths + Further Maths:
Maths AS (93%):
C1 = 100/100
C2 = 86/100
D1 = 93/100
C3 = 100/100
C4 = 97/100
M1 = 74/100
M2 = 93/100

Biology AS (99%)
Unit 1 = 120/120
Unit 2 = 120/120
Unit 3 = 58/60

Physics AS (96.7%)
Unit 1 = 120/120
Unit 2 = 120/120
Unit 3 = 50/60

Chemistry AS (97%)
Unit 1 = 88/90
Unit 2 = 147/150
Unit 3 = 56/60

French AS - I got a B but I think I got around 75%
General Studies - I got a D and 54 %
Is french and GS going to ruin my chances?
I want to do chem

Reply 9803

Melz0r

Original post by chignesh10

Looks fine (great, even!). As 5th and 6th ASs I think they'll basically ignore French and GS (French is unrelated to Chemistry and GS is generally just ignored).

Just checking, you know you can't do straight chemistry at Cam? It's either Biological or Physical Natural Sciences, both of which allow you to choose chemistry-related options.

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Reply 9804

chignesh10

Original post by Melz0r

Oops sorry, yeah I meant natural sciences.
Thanks a lot! I just want to make sure Cambridge is realistic

Reply 9805

Melz0r

Original post by chignesh10

Oops sorry, yeah I meant natural sciences.
Thanks a lot! I just want to make sure Cambridge is realistic

Yeah I thought you'd know, just checking you didn't have your heart set on straight chemistry :smile:

Yes, definitely realistic!

Reply 9806

chignesh10

Original post by Melz0r

Yeah I thought you'd know, just checking you didn't have your heart set on straight chemistry :smile:

Yes, definitely realistic!

Do you do natural sciences?

Reply 9807

username969647

Oh dear... I got 89% UMS in German, 83% in French and only 69% in RS, bye bye Cam... :frown:

I was 2 UMS points off a B in RS! Going to re-sit. Oh well, I always knew it was a long shot. At least there are loads of other good unis out there, and I could always do a second undergrad degree there!!
My dad was really ill in the first term of Year 12, school knew he was but I don't think they've put it in a reference, also we're getting a new head of sixth form next year... Should I tell them, bearing in mind they'd already heard about it?

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Reply 9808

Melz0r

Original post by chignesh10

Do you do natural sciences?

Nope, I do languages, but there are some NatScis about on here if you've got questions... try posting in their thread?

Reply 9809

killa mali

Does anyone have the mark scheme for the chemistry edexcel unit 2 paper please!!!

Reply 9810

Melz0r

Original post by anna-chipie 95

Oh dear... I got 89% UMS in German, 82% in French and only 69% in RS, bye bye Cam... :frown:

Have you thought about applying through what used to be called the Cambridge Special Access Scheme?

I assume the French and German are both As, right? (I've lost track of the grade boundaries a bit these days in my old age). I think that with extenuating circumstances it might still be worth applying. Have a think about it. As long as you've got 4 other realistic choices you've not really lost anything.

Reply 9811

George_

Ok, I've figured out the percentages, and I have a feeling they're not good enough for Cambridge Natural Sciences:

Physics: 81%
Biology: 81%
Chemistry: 82%
Maths: 87%

:frown:

Any comments on whether I have a chance or not? I'd rather people be honest :tongue:

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Reply 9812

Melz0r

Original post by George_

Ok, I've figured out the percentages, and I have a feeling they're not good enough for Cambridge Natural Sciences:

Physics: 81%
Biology: 81%
Chemistry: 82%
Maths: 87%

:frown:

Apply anyway, as long as you think you can get at least one A*? They're all As and you've not lost anything by applying. The 90%+ in every subject thing is a bit of a myth.

Reply 9813

username969647

Yeah, the French and German are both As.
By the way, I also did Biology, but seeing as it's not relevant to MML and it wasnt my best I presume this doesn't matter very much?
Oh and thanks :smile:

Reply 9814

George_

Original post by Melz0r

Apply anyway, as long as you think you can get at least one A*? They're all As and you've not lost anything by applying. The 90%+ in every subject thing is a bit of a myth.

Hmm, ok. Thanks :smile:

I heard it might have been a myth, but I wasn't sure. I'm pretty confident I can get at least one A*. Thanks.

Reply 9815

Melz0r

Original post by anna-chipie 95

Yeah, the French and German are both As.
By the way, I also did Biology, but seeing as it's not relevant to MML and it wasnt my best I presume this doesn't matter very much?
Oh and thanks :smile:

It's still an A-level, so it'll still be worth something - it's difficult to say exactly how much weight they'd give it.

My advice now would be to give yourself some time to chill out after the stress of today, and then get in contact with someone from your school who best understands your family situation and talk to them about filling in the extenuating circumstances form (since this is usually filled in by a teacher).

:jumphug:

Reply 9816

Melz0r

Original post by George_

Hmm, ok. Thanks :smile:

I heard it might have been a myth, but I wasn't sure. I'm pretty confident I can get at least one A*. Thanks.

It's true that lots of successful applicants do have around 90%, but many have less and it's by no means a requirement, so if you're confident of that A* then I'd go for it.

Reply 9817

SirRamAlot

I got BCC, is that good enough?

Reply 9818

George_

Original post by Melz0r

It's true that lots of successful applicants do have around 90%, but many have less and it's by no means a requirement, so if you're confident of that A* then I'd go for it.

Thanks

Reply 9819

Sarr

Just got my AS results:

English- A - 95.5%
History- A - 95.5%
RE- A - 89%

Psychology- B - 75.5%

As is pretty obvious, I'll be dropping psychology, but will that low score affect my changes of a place? Will I still have to declare it? If it makes a difference I'm looking to read English Lit.

Thanks :smile: