How important are GCSEs in applying for Cambridge?

I am interested in applying to Cambridge for next year, however I am worried I won't stand a chance with my GCSE results. I got 12 overall - 2 A*s, 2 As, 6 Bs and 2 Cs. I am currently studying English Lit, Art Geography and Biology. I am aiming for A* in both English and Art, A in Geography and B at AS Biology. To what extent would my rather poor GCSE results affect my chances of getting in? Thanks. I aim to study English Literature at Cambridge.

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Pip1309

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Original post by amybonnie98

I am interested in applying to Cambridge for next year, however I am worried I won't stand a chance with my GCSE results. I got 12 overall - 2 A*s, 2 As, 6 Bs and 2 Cs. I am currently studying English Lit, Art Geography and Biology. I am aiming for A* in both English and Art, A in Geography and B at AS Biology. To what extent would my rather poor GCSE results affect my chances of getting in? Thanks. I aim to study English Literature at Cambridge.

I got an offer from Cambridge with 2A*s, 8As and 3Bs. AS UMS marks are the most important thing.

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Chief Wiggum

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Original post by amybonnie98

I am interested in applying to Cambridge for next year, however I am worried I won't stand a chance with my GCSE results. I got 12 overall - 2 A*s, 2 As, 6 Bs and 2 Cs. I am currently studying English Lit, Art Geography and Biology. I am aiming for A* in both English and Art, A in Geography and B at AS Biology. To what extent would my rather poor GCSE results affect my chances of getting in? Thanks. I aim to study English Literature at Cambridge.