Oxbridge conferences

Some people in my AS year this year have been invited by the school to go to one of these conferences where I guess they talk to you about applying to Oxbridge and different things you should do, however I didn't get asked to go on it (I don't really know why, they did it on GCSE's I guess but mine were still pretty good...). Anyway I ended up getting an average of 97% in my four January AS modules and so I'm seriously considering applying their now. I'm just wondering are these conferences worth going to? And another thing, if the school don't recognise I could be applying their will I be at a disadvantage? Or will they not really do anything to help anyway?

Most schools don't have these conferences, however the sessions my school set up were very helpful (and the group trips to visit both unis each Easter are extremely fun!), but that doesn't mean you're disadvantaged.

However, I have to say that applying to Oxbridge for Economics without Further Maths may be a problem. You should seriously consider dropping Biology or something after AS and fast track Further Maths next year!

Neither Oxford nor Cambridge will care whether you went on a conference day - you can go to see the uni and just walk round yourself anytime to see the Colleges etc. or they usually have subject open days during the year that you can go to to learn more about the university and course. You could talk to your school about whether they can still get you into one of the conferences though, if you think you'd like to go.

Tell your school you are thinking of applying just to make sure they have you on their mental lists as someone who will need to have their UCAS form in for the early (October) deadline. How much help they give you depends on your school really, but you don't usually need your school to do more than write you a good reference on time. Don't listen to them if they tell you that you must have 10 A*s to apply!

Congratulations on your results and good luck for your application

I also read an article in The Guardian today saying those applicants to Oxford who had attended Conferences had a success rate of 40% when being given an offer - double the chances of a normal candidate.
Of course, this may just be coincidence, think of it what you will.

The latest admissions figures show high success rates for candidates who attended Oxford's summer school for state school pupils. More than 40% of summer school students received offers – a success rate nearly double that of all applicants.

OP, mention it to someone at your school, ask if you can go. Your school will need to know if you're considering applying, and it will hopefully mean you won't miss anything else like this in future.

Some people in my AS year this year have been invited by the school to go to one of these conferences where I guess they talk to you about applying to Oxbridge and different things you should do, however I didn't get asked to go on it (I don't really know why, they did it on GCSE's I guess but mine were still pretty good...). Anyway I ended up getting an average of 97% in my four January AS modules and so I'm seriously considering applying there now. I'm just wondering are these conferences worth going to? And another thing, if the school don't recognise I could be applying their will I be at a disadvantage? Or will they not really do anything to help anyway?

I also read an article in The Guardian today saying those applicants to Oxford who had attended Conferences had a success rate of 40% when being given an offer - double the chances of a normal candidate.
Of course, this may just be coincidence, think of it what you will.

Are my GCSE results good enough for law at Oxford?
GCSE Results :
English Literature A *
English language A *
Chemistry A*
Biology A
Physics A
History A *
Geography A
Math A*
French A
Welsh Language A
Welsh Literature A


As : Are my A's results good enough for law at Oxford?
English Literature A ( as percentage 96%)
History A (as percentage 95%)
Geography A ( as percentage 97 %)
Biology A ( as percentage 89%)
Chemistry A ( as percentage 90%)

I am the type of student who does better at A level rather than GCSE simply because i prefer learning when the subject is narrow and deep, rather than wide and shallow . I have made connections with many barrister chambers and have had work experience with numerous barristers even a QC, also have had work experience with numerous solicitors . I am a member of the local football team and rugby. Have i got a good chance being accepted by Oxford for law ? Need advice .

Are my GCSE results good enough for law at Oxford?
GCSE Results :
English Literature A *
English language A *
Chemistry A*
Biology A
Physics A
History A *
Geography A
Math A*
French A
Welsh Language A
Welsh Literature A


As : Are my A's results good enough for law at Oxford?
English Literature A ( as percentage 96%)
History A (as percentage 95%)
Geography A ( as percentage 97 %)
Biology A ( as percentage 89%)
Chemistry A ( as percentage 90%)

I am the type of student who does better at A level rather than GCSE simply because i prefer learning when the subject is narrow and deep, rather than wide and shallow . I have made connections with many barrister chambers and have had work experience with numerous barristers even a QC, also have had work experience with numerous solicitors . I am a member of the local football team and rugby. Have i got a good chance being accepted by Oxford for law ? Need advice .