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Are my GCSE'S THAT for Oxbridge or medicine

I got 2 8's, 7, 7-6, 2D*, 2 6's, and a 5

I feel that's SO bad, which it is but like is it good enough to get by or not (if not I don't know what the hell I should even do)?

And should I not even bother applying to oxbridge or like there is a slim chance still, and use my opportunity someplace useful?

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i think it’s okay. as long as you’re not applying for anywhere gcse heavy (eg oxford, leeds, cardiff)
Did your secondary school underachieve ?

If so, that could be taken into consideration, if not, then nah

Sorry
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Did your secondary school underachieve ?

If so, that could be taken into consideration, if not, then nah

Sorry

I mean yeah it wasn't like a grammar or anything. But like I didn't do the exams so... But do u mean no for Oxbridge or medicine?
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i think it’s okay. as long as you’re not applying for anywhere gcse heavy (eg oxford, leeds, cardiff)

What about cambridge?
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I mean yeah it wasn't like a grammar or anything. But like I didn't do the exams so... But do u mean no for Oxbridge or medicine?


Nah no Oxford for medicine unfortunately.

No have you got actual statistics?

Look up your school online and see the statistics of attainment 8, and how your school did compared to everyone else.

Your grade 8 could mean a grade 9, so it could work in your benefit

If not, then no. You’re expected at least 8 A*’s for Oxford

But for Cambridge, they have 0 GCSE requirements so you could get in if you do well on the BMAT, and interviews. Then get A*-A at A level
If you think those results are bad...mine must be :frown: god awful
@nexttime
Well if you're not applying to medicine, I'm sure you'll be fine
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No have you got actual statistics?

Look up your school online and see the statistics of attainment 8, and how your school did compared to everyone else.

Your grade 8 could mean a grade 9, so it could work in your benefit


It's 42 while for the local authority is 55.1 so its that good then?
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Well if you're not applying to medicine, I'm sure you'll be fine

Lol do I have SOME news for you....
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It's 42 while for the local authority is 55.1 so its that good then?


Ok so now, you’ll have to include it / ask to put it in your reference if you really want to take the risk.

I’d advise you not to though, although it’s possible. It isn’t comfortable...
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Lol do I have SOME news for you....

I'm so embarrassed ngl :frown: sorry.. My advice would be just try and ace your A levels etc
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I'm so embarrassed ngl :frown: sorry.. My advice would be just try and ace your A levels etc

embarrassed why? of bad how bad my grades are..? :,(
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embarrassed why? of bad how bad my grades are..? :,(

NO your grades are amazing! i'm embarrassed cos i made a mistake
Original post by hootdoot04
NO your grades are amazing! i'm embarrassed cos i made a mistake

Are you being sarcastic cuz I feel like you are...
Original post by 15mohsinfa
Are you being sarcastic cuz I feel like you are...

I'm not tho, I didn't read the title and just commented
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I'm not tho, I didn't read the title and just commented

oh okay.. XD
Original post by 15mohsinfa
Are you being sarcastic cuz I feel like you are...


Omggggg they aren’t 🤦🤦🤦
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Original post by 15mohsinfa
I got 2 8's, 7, 7-6, 2D*, 2 6's, and a 5

I feel that's SO bad, which it is but like is it good enough to get by or not (if not I don't know what the hell I should even do)?

And should I not even bother applying to oxbridge or like there is a slim chance still, and use my opportunity someplace useful?


gcses aren't the be-all-end-all of your application, but I won't lie yes they are important. Just work hard during A-levels

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