GCSEs for Oxbridge

Hey all,
I'm sitting my GCSEs in around two weeks time. I am predicted:

Mathematics - A* (already obtained)
English Language - A* (already obtained)
English Literature - A*
Geography - A*
Physics - A*
Chemistry - A*
Biology - A*
History - A/A*
French - A
Music - A
Welsh - A (already obtained)

Are these grades good enough for Oxford or Cambridge? I am leaning towards Maths, Further Maths and Physics at A-level for engineering at degree level, though may take history - I'm completely undecided!

Worst case scenario is 6/7 A*s, 3/4 As and 1 B, best is as listed above with 8A*s and 3 As. Thank you very much for your replies!

Reply 1

?Hannah

14

i think so. i don't think it really matters. however (from what i have heard) they are more likely to consider you when you get 8 A stars and above

Reply 2

veronica1297

For engineering, it's probably best that you take maths and physics at A-level as opposed to history :smile:

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Reply 3

Clintbarton

14

I don't think GCSE's matter, really, in the grand scheme of things.

To be considered at A-level you need good predicted grades. It's early entry so you apply after you've gotten your AS grades; they look at your AS grades and you need at least AAAB to be considered. Your final A-level grades should be A*A*A or something of the sort. You need at least one A* in your final A-level exam, in principle.

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Reply 4

sweeneyrod

15

Original post by gera279

Hey all,
I'm sitting my GCSEs in around two weeks time. I am predicted:

Mathematics - A* (already obtained)
English Language - A* (already obtained)
English Literature - A*
Geography - A*
Physics - A*
Chemistry - A*
Biology - A*
History - A/A*
French - A
Music - A
Welsh - A (already obtained)

Are these grades good enough for Oxford or Cambridge? I am leaning towards Maths, Further Maths and Physics at A-level for engineering at degree level, though may take history - I'm completely undecided!

Worst case scenario is 6/7 A*s, 3/4 As and 1 B, best is as listed above with 8A*s and 3 As. Thank you very much for your replies!

Yes, they are more than fine. Definitely take Maths, Further Maths and Physics at A-level (don't replace any of them with History), and consider taking Chemistry as well (at least to AS) if your school allows it.