Oxford Applicants 2016 Entry & Interview chat

My GCSEs are 8A*s and 3As - thank you

My only concern is that I am extremely nervous about being able to do well enough in the MAT, and I know this is a vital component of the application process. Does anyone have any advice on how to start preparing for the MAT?

Im hoping to apply for physics
My IGCSEs: 5A* 3A 1B (Add math too much noise) 1C (I really was expecting an A* just had a bad day)
Do you still think I Stand a chance? I know its not only based on that but...I´m afraid I wouldn´t be a very competitve applicant with those grades

GCSE grades aren't a very big factor in getting an offer. If Maths isn't your strength, maybe Oxford physics isn't for you. But if you love physics and can do well on the PAT (which has plenty of maths in) you'll be absolutely fine.

Your results are obviously good, which means you may well be good at the MAT My advice would be simply to go through the past papers: in exam conditions where possible (maybe not necessary at the start) and then make good use of the model answers to make sure you understand everything.

And remember that if you don't do all that well in the MAT (remember that doing well in the MAT does not mean getting 100%, or even 80%), it probably means Oxford's style of exams wouldn't be the best fit for you, and another university might be more appropriate Oxford doesn't have a rigorous application process just for its own sake, it's trying to find the students that would benefit! So give it a go, and see how you do

Hey guys, I'm asking on behalf of my brother who wants to do Economics and is thinking about Oxbridge. I am familiar with Cambridge application process but not with Oxford's. He got his GCSE results today which were 12A*s and 2As (he's remarking the 2As ) and I was wondering if these results would be good enough for Economics?

anyone else applying for medicine?

Im hoping to apply for physicsMy IGCSEs: 5A* 3A 1B (Add math too much noise) 1C (I really was expecting an A* just had a bad day)Do you still think I Stand a chance? I know its not only based on that but...I´m afraid I wouldn´t be a very competitve applicant with those grades

Hi, this is AlphaMolecule on my new account - I'm applying to Oxford, Merton for physics.

I got 5 A*s, 3 As, and 2 Bs, so quite similar (although not IGCSEs), and I'm applying for physics. I'm certainly not worried about my GCSEs being slightly below average; plenty of people who have been accepted in the past have had similar or worse grades. I'm concentrating on the PAT – a good score in that, together with my AAAAB at AS-level should give me a good chance. On the other hand, I haven't done any further maths yet; if you're just starting A-levels, make sure you don't forget it



I've done all the PAT past papers (I'll go over them in a few weeks). What's the next step in preparing for it?

Maybe try some physics AS challenge papers?

Anyone else doing choral/organ scholarships?
Deadline in one week is making me nervous..! It's my first serious commitment to an application.

Does Oxford look at UMS and/or module marks? I've heard they're not a factor, but I wonder whether they actually see it.

when should i have started to prepare for the physics aptitude test? is it too late to start? i'm so worried