Can I still get into Uni with a C in GCSE Maths?

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Tenisha1999

I'm looking into a English based degree, so I was hoping they wouldn't mind so much about Maths. Yet I have the feeling if it's a somewhat well respected Uni they might look for small flaws in my application, such as this C in GCSE Maths.

I don't think you have anything to worry about then :smile:

some Russell Group universities might prefer it but I think A Level results are what they are focused on, if you're really worried about it check the entry requirements for Exeter and GCSE wise I'm sure they'll state it there

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Redmonds

You'll be fine. I only got a C in maths and some very average GCSE grades and had an offer from LSE and an interview at Oxford. It's all about the A levels :smile:

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twhiddy

Original post by Tenisha1999

I don't think you have anything to worry about then :smile:

Thank you! It states that I need an A in GCSE English Language or Literature so I think I'm covered, thank you again! :smile:

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twhiddy

Original post by Redmonds

You'll be fine. I only got a C in maths and some very average GCSE grades and had an offer from LSE and an interview at Oxford. It's all about the A levels :smile:

I hope you don't mind me asking, but what did you get at A Level? My predicted grades are very average and I hope to do very well at A Level to make up for it :smile:

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Redmonds

Original post by twhiddy

I hope you don't mind me asking, but what did you get at A Level? My predicted grades are very average and I hope to do very well at A Level to make up for it :smile:

Not at all, I got AAAA at AS which helped a lot, they don't at all reflect my GCSE grades. Which Universities and courses do you have in mind?

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twhiddy

Original post by Redmonds

Not at all, I got AAAA at AS which helped a lot, they don't at all reflect my GCSE grades. Which Universities and courses do you have in mind?

Wow! Those results are amazing, I congratulate you! I'm not entirely sure on a course, but I'm definitely looking towards an Arts degree. I want to go to Exeter University very badly, but I'm open to other options of a Uni :smile:

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Redmonds

Original post by twhiddy

Thanks! An arts degree would mean that there is less of an emphasis on mathematics in the course (apart from methodology), so as opposed to a Science, they wouldn't see the maths qualification as a hugely significant factor. Of course there are standard entry requirements for top Universities, a C in maths being one of them. Exeter is a good choice, perhaps even Oxbridge at those grades.

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Tenisha1999

Original post by Redmonds

You'll be fine. I only got a C in maths and some very average GCSE grades and had an offer from LSE and an interview at Oxford. It's all about the A levels :smile:

Hey, if you don't mind me asking but what were your GCSE grades like and how many did you get? It's just LSE is like my dream uni and my GCSEs are pretty disappointing in comparison with the grades I'm achieving now in year 12, I'm predicted 3 A* (equivalents) for the end of two years and have achieved A's, so I'm going to try and prove myself with those grades

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Redmonds

Original post by Tenisha1999

Looks like your A levels will be fine! At GCSE I only got AAABBBCCC (one of those Bs was an ICT DiDa). With LSE, the key part of the application is the personal statement. You'll be competing with hundreds of people for your chosen course alone. If you have proven yourself with a solid AS set, they will hardly look at your GCSEs. :smile: