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Cambridge with poor gcses.

Cambridge with poor gcses.

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Hey guys,
Im currently in year 12, I have 4A*s, 5As 1B at GCSEs, if my AS results are good 90+ UMS, combined with a "good BMAT" (can someone define a good cambridge worthy BMAT) ?

Thanks

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thegodofgod

Have 95%+ UMS across all subjects to be in the safe zone :wink:

Reply 2

TimmonaPortella

I'm sure there's a thread specifically dedicated to oxbridge medicine GCSEs. Use the search function.

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Lukedavidhopkins1

Original post by user

Hey guys,
Im currently in year 12, I have 4A*s, 5As 1B at GCSEs, if my AS results are good 90+ UMS, combined with a "good BMAT" (can someone define a good cambridge worthy BMAT) ?

Thanks

Those aren't stellar GCSE's but they're far from poor, you'll be fine just do your A levels the best you can

Reply 4

user

Thanks for your responses guys :smile:

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