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Should I apply to Oxford or Cambridge for Modern Languages?

I'm only in year 12 at the moment, but I'm considering applying to Oxbridge when the time comes. Originally, I was set on Cambridge for Spanish and Beginners' German, because apparently the course is less focused on literature than Oxford, but now I'm wondering if I might actually enjoy the literature side. Plus, Oxford's offer is AAA instead of Cambridge's A*AA, which is a bit more achievable.

My GCSEs are average - 4A*, 4A, 3B and an awful C (in business studies). I achieved 300/300 UMS in Spanish alongside an A in French from year 9 (which we did in a year), so I think that shows I'm a decent linguist.

In terms of my AS-levels, I'm studying Spanish, History, Eng Lit and RS - and I'm hoping for four As in the summer. I understand that Cambridge focuses on AS-level UMS whilst Oxford on the percentage of A* at GCSE - so bearing in mind my GCSE results, would I still have a chance at Oxford?

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