What are my chances of getting into Oxford?

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I would say my grades are fairly decent, but nothing "special" by any stretch of the imagination.

Although i feel that I will do well at AS, devoting a bit more time and working harder...

AS is dead easy compared to A level. I seriously didnt do that much work, there is no need esp in computing, its so easy at AS level.

yes.....true.

If Eeyore had straight Cs, then yeah, it would probably not be worth her time applying. However I know what GCSE grades she got and they're pretty good. Better, in fact, than hk_ghetto (no offence to you m'dear, hope you don't mind me using you as an example) who has, if I remember correctly, just got an offer from Trinity Cambridge. No mean feat.

I wish people would stop putting potential applicants down like this. Bono and Tek, neither of you have been through the process. Even people who have couldn't possibly presume to speak for an admissions tutor! Just try to be a bit more supportive, eh?

But yeah, Eeyore, the interviews are what count so prepare as best you can for them by having as thorough a knowledge of your subject as you can

Perhaps I should clarify my earlier comments. Sorry. Sure, the factors I listed are going to have some impact - but not nearly to the extent of the interview and personal statement. These, far more than any exam grades, are goibg to show them whether or not you meet their primary admissions criteria: i.e. are you passionate about your subject? And I agree completely with MadNatSci that there's a certain arrogance on the part of Tek and Bono in making these comments, which put people off, without having ever been there themselves!

Were you really just after an ego massage?

Probably although she may as well apply, no harm in a free holiday. Or do only a certain amount get to have a holiday?

I don't think it should be called a "holiday".

I do and a very good one at that. All you have to pay is travel and 15/20 pound or however much it costs and you get a free room with free food! That'd cost a tourist at least £200.

Think what you have to do whilst on the "holiday".

Just meet a bunch of professors and other clever tutors and say how much you love your subject then answer a few questions and then the days are yours.

Well, it cost us £200 to travel there, for the accommodation for my parents and their food and to travel back. Quite a big expense, actually!

OK, well if it was just me I would have travelled up on the train (6-8 hours), had my exam at 6pm, had my dinner at 7 and then went to bed (or at least tried). Woke up at 8, had first interview at 9.15, second interview at 10.30, third interview at 12. Go home (6-8 hours).

Not a holiday at all!