I got AABC for my As in maths physics biology and chemistry respectively. I dropped chemistry for A2. Should I be applying to oxford for Engineering? I know its a long shot but is there a chance? I will be predicted A* A* A Thanks lads.
It would help you a lot if you got A*'s in your GCSE's for the sciences and maths. The biology B won't help you much so i would suggest it may be a bit of a long shot but It's worth applying because I only applied as a joke last year and I got a place and will be going for my first year in a couple of weeks. However, Further Maths would have helped you A LOT and I think It may be compulsory for engineering (it's worth checking). The one thing I would say is when you're applying don't spend too much time fussing over league tables and look for somewhere that you'll enjoy. I say that because I chose the Uni's I applied to because of their rankings and now I am slightly daunted by the prospect of studying at Oxford - it is going to be very intense.
Applying for a course you end up hating because it doesn't interest you, and you'd have realised this if you'd thought beyond 'Oxford', isnt a very smart move.
It would help you a lot if you got A*'s in your GCSE's for the sciences and maths. The biology B won't help you much so i would suggest it may be a bit of a long shot but It's worth applying because I only applied as a joke last year and I got a place and will be going for my first year in a couple of weeks. However, Further Maths would have helped you A LOT and I think It may be compulsory for engineering (it's worth checking). The one thing I would say is when you're applying don't spend too much time fussing over league tables and look for somewhere that you'll enjoy. I say that because I chose the Uni's I applied to because of their rankings and now I am slightly daunted by the prospect of studying at Oxford - it is going to be very intense.
Well I did get A and A*s for my maths and and sciences. I also did additional maths which I got an A* in. For one science GCSE, I got a B. I blame this on the fact that I joined year 10 half way through as I moved from another country. The rest I got Bs n one C. I am planning to do further maths now in year 13 to a full A level if I can or at least AS further maths. Do you think I stand a chance of getting an offer? Thanks for replying
Well I did get A and A*s for my maths and and sciences. I also did additional maths which I got an A* in. For one science GCSE, I got a B. I blame this on the fact that I joined year 10 half way through as I moved from another country. The rest I got Bs n one C. I am planning to do further maths now in year 13 to a full A level if I can or at least AS further maths. Do you think I stand a chance of getting an offer? Thanks for replying
It's worth giving it a go. You have five choices and, at least for me, I couldn't find five more realistic choices I would rather go to. Besides the interviews are a really good experience regardless of whether you get in or not. I would say that you shouldn't get too hung up on trying to get into Oxford - obviously try hard at school and try your best at the interviews but you have to be prepared to play the cards you're dealt. What I am trying to say is: try to reach a point mentally where you think "it would be great if I got in but I know that it's especially demanding at Oxford so I am not too fussed because my other choices are good". In short: go for it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
It's worth giving it a go. You have five choices and, at least for me, I couldn't find five more realistic choices I would rather go to. Besides the interviews are a really good experience regardless of whether you get in or not. I would say that you shouldn't get too hung up on trying to get into Oxford - obviously try hard at school and try your best at the interviews but you have to be prepared to play the cards you're dealt. What I am trying to say is: try to reach a point mentally where you think "it would be great if I got in but I know that it's especially demanding at Oxford so I am not too fussed because my other choices are good". In short: go for it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Thanks a lot! What course are you doing btw? And may I know what grades you got?
Thanks a lot! What course are you doing btw? And may I know what grades you got?
I'm doing Chemistry. GCSE's: 5 A*'s, 6 A's, 1B and two D's (B in PE and D's in Cultural Studies and RE) AS: Chemistry: A, Physics: A, Maths: A Geography: C. Overall A-level: Chemistry: A*, Physics and Maths A.
I'm doing Chemistry. GCSE's: 5 A*'s, 6 A's, 1B and two D's (B in PE and D's in Cultural Studies and RE) AS: Chemistry: A, Physics: A, Maths: A Geography: C. Overall A-level: Chemistry: A*, Physics and Maths A.