GCSE grades and University applications

Do you think 4A*s, 4As and 1B is good enough at GCSE to get into a top uni? I was a couple of marks away from an A* at maths and additional science at GCSE. Do universities care if it was almost an A*, or is it still just an A grade to them?

Also, because I want to do something science related at uni, does it matter that I got As in science and maths at GCSE, or would they rather pick a student with A*s in science and maths over me?

Finally, do universities ask you how many A*s you got (so JUST A*s, no other grades), or do they ask how many A*s AND As you got (collectively)?

I really hope these questions can get answered. Thank you very much!

Reply 1

Kazuhira

What are you looking to apply to?

If medicine , it may count for some unis
Everything else, nope

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Reply 2

Student150

Original post by Kazuhira

What are you looking to apply to?

If medicine , it may count for some unis
Everything else, nope

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Either medicine, dentistry, chemistry...just science related courses really. Should my GCSE grades be higher, or are they strong for the courses at uni?

Reply 3

UneBellePatience

Your grades are amazing! I definitely think they will get you into the top ten. Not sure about Cambridge or Oxford, as they particularly look into GCSEs (Oxford, more so than Cambridge) But i don't think that the other top uni's, care too much about GCSEs, as long as you have at least B grade minimum in Maths, English and Science. However, everything i just said may become irrelevant, if it's Medicine, or something in the similar field :smile:

Reply 4

an_atheist

Might be considered if you are thinking of applying to Oxbridge also. Oxford have a reputation for placing more emphasis on GCSE results than Cambridge from what I've heard if you are (I have 4A*, 4A and 3B at GCSE, so go for it if you think you are capable)