The Oxford UNIQ Summer Schools Thread

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Is there a Cambridge equivalent?

Is there a Cambridge equivalent?

Balls, the Chemistry one finishes the day before my final D of E expedition starts. Does anybody know if it'd be possible to leave early on the 23rd?

When are we notified whether or not we have a place?

Thanks for all the tips guys - these have been incredibly useful
I'm going to go for Theology at UNIQ - is anyone else?? I've not heard of anyone... which is good in a way - less competition! Writing my personal statement is going to be tricky but i suppose it's not impossible - especially as it is only 2000 characters (WITH spaces D PLUS I need a reference, which I'm going to get from my RS teacher (if she's okay with that).
I got 5A*s at GCSE - judging from others here, I think this is just about enough for Oxford ^^
Good Luck all in your applications - might see you there ;-)

All applicants will be required to nominate a teacher as a referee when making an application through our online system. If the applicant is successful, we will send an email to their referee asking them to confirm that:

• The applicant currently attends the A Level school/college noted on their application;
• The applicant previously attended the GCSE school noted on their application;
• The applicant has provided the correct GCSE results on their application;
• The applicant is considered to be a ‘looked after child’, if noted on their application.

Character references are not required, and the reference should only take 10-15 minutes to complete if the information required is readily available.

where did you find this?

Is there a Cambridge equivalent?

Hi! I work on the UNIQ Summer Schools so can tell you about the teacher's reference, but if you want more info call me on 01865 280126.

Your referee only needs to confirm that you

a) Are at the A level school you noted on your application form
b) Attended the GCSE school you noted on your application form
c) Achieved the GCSE grades you noted on your application form

They might also need to confirm whether you have any extenuating circumstances e.g., are in care, have suffered a bereavement, have had educational upheaval for example a number of supply teachers over a term rather than one teacher in the run up to GCSEs.

They won't have to 'write' a reference in the traditional sense, just confirm that what you have said in your application form is correct!

What do you think the gcse requirement for the summer school would be for medicine?