What are my chances of getting into Oxford?

Also your A Level subjects might not be particularly suited to an English Lit. degree.

Other than that, and your A at GCSE, I'd say you've got about the same chance as anyone else. We can't exactly say "oh it'll be about 1 in 2" now can we??

music, psychology, geography - a lot of applicants will have better subjects than those.

and yes, ur english lang was ebtter than ur lit at gcse.

Also your A Level subjects might not be particularly suited to an English Lit. degree.

Other than that, and your A at GCSE, I'd say you've got about the same chance as anyone else. We can't exactly say "oh it'll be about 1 in 2" now can we??

So what's the difference between Lang and Lit at degree level?

Further to that, your GCSE results won't be up to the standard they expect from successful applicants; I don't know how much of a difference this will make.

I thought it was only A levels they took into consideration?

Further to that, your GCSE results won't be up to the standard they expect from successful applicants; I don't know how much of a difference this will make.

Edit: Results can be found under the "Official Who Are You" thread.

Your GCSE grades aren't actually that bad - it's just that there aren't too many of them. Right now I would just concentrate on doing well in your AS exams and then you can make a decision after you get your results. I don't see why you shouldn't apply - your background reading is a positive sign and you have 6 choices so you might as well go for it if you're capable enough (as everyone always says "grades aren't everything")

I think I am capable of getting into Oxford and of handling the degree course I'm just worried that I won't look as capable on my UCAS form but that's not true

Thanks Lucy that's really encouraging, I was beginning to get rather upset...! My English Lit teachers are both being very helpful and giving me extension material to work through, and suggesting books for more background reading. I think I am capable of getting into Oxford and of handling the degree course I'm just worried that I won't look as capable on my UCAS form but that's not true

Thanks Lucy that's really encouraging, I was beginning to get rather upset...! My English Lit teachers are both being very helpful and giving me extension material to work through, and suggesting books for more background reading. I think I am capable of getting into Oxford and of handling the degree course I'm just worried that I won't look as capable on my UCAS form but that's not true

Theres a box on the Oxford form which allows you to give your background etc. Have you thought about which College. Somervilles nice, and are very keen on State school students etc.

Just make sure your personal statement is dazzling. Also really do try to do amazingly well in your AS levels so that your referee can emphasise that you can cope well with exams which will hopefully dispel any worries the admissions tutors may have when looking at your GCSEs. That's all you can really do for your UCAS form .