Yes, I've been rejected by...

i guess the education system does indeed nurture self-conceited ignoramuses who are taught to believe they have the right to talk like a douche because of a few As on a piece of paper. hey, i mean, no one ever gets straight As right? and of course those who get them are obliged to talk like a douche.

you think that's humiliating, i was rejected by Anglia Ruskin
nothing wrong there, my friends go there, it just made me laugh that i got accepted to decent uni's, and the only one to give me the middle finger was Anglia Ruskin...

That's quite sad / funny, sorry to hear that. Where did you get accepted? Did you ask why? Seems rather odd.

You are right that your current course of action is to wait and see whether Imperial gives you an offer. Hard to say though I have heard of exceptional individuals around me being rejected from Imperial.

Looks like you have already somewhat made up your mind, which saves me my explanation, though I will not reapply if I were in your situation and I have an offer from Imperial.

But be mentally prepared that Imperial and Oxford may reject you next year though Imperial gave you an offer this year.

I'll most likely be getting an offer from Imperial college for physics and theoretical physics, so should i just settle for Imperial or try again for Oxford?

If I had wanted to do a Physics or Maths degree I'd have picked Imperial over Oxford, no doubt. Are you just an Oxbridge-wannabe-snob or is there some other reason? Because for your chosen subject Imperial trumps every other univeristy outside of the USA.

Yup wkmw, I tot the application process looks crazy at times - I've seniors in my sch who scored 4 As, without H3 distinction, and are accepted into Oxbridge when ppl with >5 A are rejected by UCL even. It looks like interviews and PS play a big role too, besides results.

But anw if I were in yr shoes, imperial and oxford phy wouldn't make much difference, as imperial is a well-known sci and tech college in UK - I've to admit one looks more prestigious to be in oxford, and living in london is very ex. Like what wkmw, you risk getting rejection from both uni if you apply next yr. So if oxford rejects me but imperial offers me, I'll be glad to take the imperial offer, save S$45++ on a new application and use the time to pursue me interest.

I think the major factor's about whether Imperial's a safety net for me next year should Oxford reject me, time's not an issue

As a fellow Singaporean, I understand what is going through your mind right now. FYI, I was accepted into Oxford, and am studying there right now. However, I was simultaneously REJECTED by LSE, UCL, Harvard, Princeton, Penn, Stanford, Duke and EVEN U of Chicago! I still think Oxford wrongly sent me an offer letter and was simply too embarrassed to rescind my offer.

Whatever your decision, I wish you all the best. It'll be a great experience whether you go to Oxford, Imperial, or even NUS.

Oh for Christ sake, accept the fact you are not good enough for Oxford. Man up about it and have three unforgettable years at Imperial.

Which sch you from?

" just settle" for Imperial?

You don't "just settle" for Imperial...

But seriously, go to Imperial. Its reputation for sciences and engineering is on the same level (if not higher) than Oxford.

So please, at least avoid referring to Imperial as a "safety net" choice.

you seem to refer to imperial with high esteem.

Since when is Imperial a second rate university?

He does it because it's as good as Oxford and probably better for the courses. You didn't get in because you weren't good enough, or the tutors didn't like you if you at least got an interview. Get it inside your head you dumb ****.