Are my grades good enough for Oxford?

Thank you to everyone else who has posted :smile:

I suspected as much but I needed other opinions :smile:

(or facts)

Reply 1381

my GCSEs didnt reflect my A level grades, but you don't have a lot of GCSEs, most people have 10-12...?

Reply 1382

jameswhughes

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Original post by Aspiringlawstudent

Why on earth would you assume you'd get A*A*A* if you have GCSEs like that?

Even people with 9A*s would be pushing it to simply assume they would get A-level grades like that?

This is very true. I know people who got 11A*s at GCSE, and really struggled with A-Levels.

Reply 1383

Original post by Aspiringlawstudent

Why on earth would you assume you'd get A*A*A* if you have GCSEs like that?

Even people with 9A*s would be pushing it to simply assume they would get A-level grades like that?

Because I'm predicted A*'s :smile:

Unless the teachers at my college are completly nutty :P

Reply 1384

blahblah772

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Original post by Garnettoi

Hi, everyone :smile:

Umm... I know there's probably, like, a million threads like this already on here but I would just like to know, well, whether not these GCSE's will affect my chances of being accepted to do Medicine in either Oxford or Cambridge

English Language: A
English Literature: A
Maths: B
Biology: A
Chemistry: A*
Physics: B
Electronics: B
ICT OCR Double Award: Merit
Fine Art and Designs: E

I'm only asking because I know these arn't the best GCSE grades in the world and I know people at my college who have gone to places like St. Augustines and got something like 9 A*'s which makes mine look crap really lol :s-smilie:

Assuming I'm getting 3 A*'s in my A Levels, that is

Thanks you very much in advance for those who post or contribute :smile:

not too low for medicine, just apply wisely. to places that don't place strong emphasis on gcses... doesn't matter where you get your medical degree

Reply 1385

Natty.B

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Original post by Aspiringlawstudent

Why on earth would you assume you'd get A*A*A* if you have GCSEs like that?

Even people with 9A*s would be pushing it to simply assume they would get A-level grades like that?

check this user: The Ultimate Proof.

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 1386

Original post by Claudine

my GCSEs didnt reflect my A level grades, but you don't have a lot of GCSEs, most people have 10-12...?

I'd forgetton RE GCSE (A) and ECDL (Although I'm not sure that is of any advantage or help whatsoever) which I passed :smile:

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Holby_fanatic

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Original post by blahblah772

not too low for medicine, just apply wisely. to places that don't place strong emphasis on gcses... doesn't matter where you get your medical degree

I have:
English Language - A
English Literature - B
Maths - A
Science - A
Additional Science - A
French - A
ICT - A
PE - B
RE - B
RE - B (I did two different exams)
Home Economics - B
Child development - A*
Welsh - A*

These grades are considered too low for medicine so I don't really agree with your statement.

Reply 1388

Original post by blahblah772

not too low for medicine, just apply wisely. to places that don't place strong emphasis on gcses... doesn't matter where you get your medical degree

Thanks you :smile:

I'll take your advice on board

Reply 1389

Aspiringlawstudent

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Original post by Garnettoi

Because I'm predicted A*'s :smile:

Unless the teachers at my college are completly nutty :P

... why are you predicted A*s on the back of those results? :lolwut:

Do they just predict everyone all A*s at your school/college?

Reply 1390

Original post by Aspiringlawstudent

... why are you predicted A*s on the back of those results? :lolwut:

Do they just predict everyone all A*s at your school/college?

I got ok-ish GCSEs, and now I'm doing A level I'm getting 100% UMS and A*s. GCSEs don't always reflect how cleaver you are, leave OP alone, if he's predicted A*s live with it.

Reply 1391

Original post by Holby_fanatic

I have:
English Language - A
English Literature - B
Maths - A
Science - A
Additional Science - A
French - A
ICT - A
PE - B
RE - B
RE - B (I did two different exams)
Home Economics - B
Child development - A*
Welsh - A*

These grades are considered too low for medicine so I don't really agree with your statement.

Your a hell of a lot smarter than me :smile:

Reply 1392

Original post by Garnettoi

I'd forgetton RE GCSE (A) and ECDL (Although I'm not sure that is of any advantage or help whatsoever) which I passed :smile:

I've got ECDL too, I'm sure it must help in some way :tongue:

Reply 1393

Original post by Aspiringlawstudent

... why are you predicted A*s on the back of those results? :lolwut:

Do they just predict everyone all A*s at your school/college?

Because I got decent AS results and above 90% in my january exams :smile:

Reply 1394

blahblah772

7

Original post by Holby_fanatic

I have:
English Language - A
English Literature - B
Maths - A
Science - A
Additional Science - A
French - A
ICT - A
PE - B
RE - B
RE - B (I did two different exams)
Home Economics - B
Child development - A*
Welsh - A*

These grades are considered too low for medicine so I don't really agree with your statement.

I had 2* and 8As and am starting in september.

southampton medical school: grade B in a minimum 7 subjects
sheffield medical school: at least 6 A grades
peninsula medical school: grade c in at least 7 subjects
nottingham: Grade A minimum in at least 6 subjects
manchester: Minimum of 7 passes. Grade A minimum required in 5 subjects (these subjects do not include Applied Business, Applied ICT or short courses)

I would go on but I can't be bothered, check em out here
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medical_School_GCSE_Requirements

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 1395

Holby_fanatic

16

Original post by Garnettoi

Your a hell of a lot smarter than me :smile:

You're smart too, and you should never deny that. It's hard to get A's and A* grades.
And if you get into medicine I would be so pleased for you. I didn't even have the courage to apply for medicine with my grades, so I chose medicinal chemistry instead. Medical research is the way forward for me I think. :smile:

Reply 1396

Original post by Claudine

I've got ECDL too, I'm sure it must help in some way :tongue:

I know some courses need it, but its handy to be computer literate :L

Reply 1397

Original post by Holby_fanatic

You're smart too, and you should never deny that. It's hard to get A's and A* grades.
And if you get into medicine I would be so pleased for you. I didn't even have the courage to apply for medicine with my grades, so I chose medicinal chemistry instead. Medical research is the way forward for me I think. :smile:

Thats really sad that you didnt have the courage to apply for medicine :frown:

My grades weren't that great, but I just got into Imperial for medicine!
How is your application going anyway?

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