A Question About Oxford

Oxford is better than Cambridge, but you don't really want to go to Oxford.

Don't set your hopes on Oxbridge, they're not what they're cracked up to be, seriously. Never get hung up on them, check out other universities. There are so many other universities which are "better" not academically, but for everything else. Satisfaction, Staff to Student Ratios, all of it.

Also, getting a B in further isn't the worst thing in the world, so long as your other subjects are fine!

Bit critical?

Anyway, just see what happens on results day and go from there. Mate email a college/admissions people if you get a b! Best of luck

It's somewhat fair though, lot's of people Romanticise this idea of Oxford/Cambridge but they aren't worth it. The interviewers are often incredibly rude and other applicants arrogant to start with.

There are comparable northern universities which are less prone to snobbery. Also, Oxford and Cambridge have a horrendous obsession with foreign students and such, notable for sometimes being at the expense of other students studying at the university.

Ha.

Have you personally studied at either Oxford or Cambridge? Who are you to say they aren't "worth it".

The statement about the interviewers being rude is absolute toss OP, please ignore his post. They are wonderful univerities to aspire too, so yes, I'd wait 'till results day before thinking about. If it's not as you hope, I'd get in touch with the uni, where they'll explain the situation that you're in.

I was at a summer school at Oxford last month. One thing the told us is that they really don't give a damn about AS results, rather, it's more about you're predicted A2 grades that they base decisions on, so I wouldn't worry at all tbh

I've been encouraged to go for Oxford, but I'm worried that I'm gonna get a B in AS Further Maths come results day...I screwed FP1 for some reason.

Will this ruin my chances completely, please?

Thanks

BBD14

Are you planning on reading maths?

Ha.

Have you personally studied at either Oxford or Cambridge? Who are you to say they aren't "worth it".

The statement about the interviewers being rude is absolute toss OP, please ignore his post. They are wonderful univerities to aspire too, so yes, I'd wait 'till results day before thinking about. If it's not as you hope, I'd get in touch with the uni, where they'll explain the situation that you're in.

I was at a summer school at Oxford last month. One thing the told us is that they really don't give a damn about AS results, rather, it's more about you're predicted A2 grades that they base decisions on, so I wouldn't worry at all tbh

Nope, medicine!

I also do Physics & Chemistry

Oxford is better than Cambridge, but you don't really want to go to Oxford.

Don't set your hopes on Oxbridge, they're not what they're cracked up to be, seriously. Never get hung up on them, check out other universities. There are so many other universities which are "better" not academically, but for everything else. Satisfaction, Staff to Student Ratios, all of it.

Also, getting a B in further isn't the worst thing in the world, so long as your other subjects are fine!

As someone who has gone through the interview process and received an offer, all I can say about the interviewers is that they showed me nothing but respect. A lot of the posters in this forum are recounting anecdotal evidence which serves as a vicious game of Chinese whispers which often originates from bitter Oxbridge rejects.



With regards to student satisfaction and student staff ratios, my course has a student satisfaction rating of 97% which is unparalleled in the country, and which other universities, outside of Oxbridge, offer 1 on 1 tuition with world leaders in academia?? This notion that other universities are "better" is undermined by every league table which takes into account student satisfaction, student staff ratios and graduate prospects... Clearly some of the posters in this forum are ill informed.

P.S I got an offer with AABC at AS so your B won't be an issue; the entrance exams, interviews and predicted A2 grades carry more weight, don't worry!

Nope, medicine!

I also do Physics & Chemistry

Medicine is very tough so it will be difficult, what are your GCSE grades like?

Oxford is better than Cambridge, but you don't really want to go to Oxford.

Why is Oxford better than Cambridge? Cambridge is above Oxford in the UK and international rankings.