What universities should I be applying to?

I want to study Economics and Maths at uni.
In my GCSE I got 9A*'s and 2A's.
These are my recent AS level results:
Economics= A 95%
Maths= A 97%
Further Maths= A 87%
History= A 92%
Chemistry= B 76%

I plan to drop Chemistry.

I've already done A2 General Studies and have an A*.
A2 Predicted grades= A*A*A*A

I was thinking of applying to Durham, Leeds, Birmingham, Loughborough.
Are these choices realistic? Which others would you recommened?

All help appreciated. :smile:

Oxbridge?

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Original post by Obfuscator

Oxbridge?

My teacher's think there is a high chance of me getting rejected. And I also don't think I stand a chance tbh.

Reply 3

senu

are you friggin serious! girrrl u should definetly apply to oxford! believe in urself!

Reply 4

Nymthae

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I don't think you're restricted, anywhere is fine - grades-wise.

Reply 5

Perseverance

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Original post by economics12

I want to study Economics and Maths at uni.
In my GCSE I got 9A*'s and 2A's.
These are my recent AS level results:
Economics= A 95%
Maths= A 97%
Further Maths= A 87%
History= A 92%
Chemistry= B 76%

I plan to drop Chemistry.

I've already done A2 General Studies and have an A*.
A2 Predicted grades= A*A*A*A

I was thinking of applying to Durham, Leeds, Birmingham, Loughborough.
Are these choices realistic? Which others would you recommened?

All help appreciated. :smile:

What is the point of this thread other than posting your grades? I'm sure you are capable of deciding which universities to apply to.

Reply 6

economics12

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Original post by senu

are you friggin serious! girrrl u should definetly apply to oxford! believe in urself!

Really?? I thought they all did like 6 A levels and had like 12A*'s at GCSE

Reply 7

eyre2

12

you just made this thread to show off about your grades!

Reply 8

economics12

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Original post by eyre2

you just made this thread to show off about your grades!

If that's your opinion, fine. But I assure you I didn't and plus there are many other people with way better grades than me.

Reply 9

matthew769

18

I have quite similar, 7.5A* 2A gcse and range of 92%-96% in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics AS Levels and am applying to Oxford so go for it, if you don't apply you will never know!

Reply 10

Ilios_Lampros

8

Anywhere really.

There's no reason not to try Oxbridge if you have 6 choices.

How about looking into: LSE / UCL / Warwick, Bristol (both have excellent maths departments) / Edinburgh / Durham / Nottingham ??

You have the grades. Don't put yourself down and don't compromise. Going to a top uni really does help get your foot in the door when it comes to getting interviews.

Reply 11

natashapt

13

Results wise for Oxbridge you seem perfectly competent. UCL ?

Reply 12

natashapt

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Original post by matthew769

I have quite similar, 7.5A* 2A gcse and range of 92%-96% in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics AS Levels and am applying to Oxford so go for it, if you don't apply you will never know!

Your UMS marks are insane haha!

Reply 13

dodgymonkey

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With those grades there's no reason why you won't be able to get into oxbridge, they'd be very similar to others applying, just make sure you have volunteering experience or work experience in the field you want to study so as to increase competition with other candidates..

Reply 14

economics12

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Original post by Ilios_Lampros

Anywhere really.

There's no reason not to try Oxbridge if you have 6 choices.

How about looking into: LSE / UCL / Warwick, Bristol (both have excellent maths departments) / Edinburgh / Durham / Nottingham ??

You have the grades. Don't put yourself down and don't compromise. Going to a top uni really does help get your foot in the door when it comes to getting interviews.

Thanks, I thought we had 5 choices?

You honestly think I could go to all of the uni's you've just mentioned?? :eek:

Reply 15

Aristotle's' Disciple

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Original post by economics12

Thanks, I thought we had 5 choices?

You honestly think I could go to all of the uni's you've just mentioned?? :eek:

Do you have self esteem issues or childhood traumatic stress where your father told you, you'd never amount to anything?? :/ Your are seriously good enough for any university you like. Take your pick of whatever 5 you like. And please, do include Warwick. :colone:

Reply 16

Benniboi1

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Original post by economics12

Thanks, I thought we had 5 choices?

You honestly think I could go to all of the uni's you've just mentioned?? :eek:

for someone who is getting such good results, you're not very bright are you

Reply 17

VintageJasmine

11

Your grades are terrible.

You'll be lucky if London Met accepts you.

Reply 18

economics12

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Original post by Aristotle's' Disciple

Do you have self esteem issues or childhood traumatic stress where your father told you, you'd never amount to anything?? :/ Your are seriously good enough for any university you like. Take your pick of whatever 5 you like. And please, do include Warwick. :colone:

No, I don't have low self esteem. It's just no one from my school has ever applied to these kind of uni's, most apply to the one's that have "Met" on the end of them.